Why is my grout changing colors?

You’ve more than likely asked yourself this very question. The simple answer is, most likely, a combination of moisture, dirt, grime and dust. While you may think you’re cleaning your tile by mopping it or using a Swiffer on it, you are actually pushing the existing dirt, dust, and grime down into the pores of your grout. Your grout, by nature, is highly porous. If it wasn’t professionally sealed, then it’s going to absorb all those discoloring agents and become discolored relatively quickly. We utilize a low-pressure steam cleaning tool that’s designed to remove these discoloring agents from your grout – it’s one of our specialties! If you need your grout cleaned, call The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia today at 703-634-4646.

When preparing to clean your tile and grout, we recommend sweeping the entire area and even vacuuming it, as well. This will help to remove the sitting dirt, dust, and grime and ensure you don’t push it into the grout. By taking this simple step you will allow for a much “cleaner” cleaning of your tile and grout. If your grout’s so discolored that it doesn’t look anything near the same as the original color, it’s always best to consult a professional. If your grout is damaged, make sure to call an expert, as they’ll be able to answer the ever so common question of “can I put grout over existing grout?”. We hear that one all of the time.

No matter how far gone you think your tiled surfaces are, always call for a second opinion before considering replacing all your existing tile. You would be absolutely amazed at how well we can transform your existing tile’s appearance. In a lot of cases, all that’s need is a simple tile and grout cleaning. Just by doing this, we can make your tile appear brand new again! We’ve been cleaning tile and grout surfaces for over 15 years and there is a reason we are still around. We take pride in our ability to bring your old, dingy and dirty tile back to life.

If you’re searching the internet to find out why your grout has changed colors, call The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia today at 703-634-4646 or fill out our form here. We look forward to hearing from you soon!