ᐅ How to Keep the Grout Clean on Light-Colored Tiles?

Created on: 13 May 2018 19:54
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blaupuma
Hello,
we have been living in a newly built rental home for 4 years now.
Beige rectangular tiles in a brick pattern on the floor; a shoe is visible in the bottom left.

Light gray rectangular concrete slabs in a brick pattern with visible joints.

Now we want to have beige tiles again in our own house. Unfortunately, the grout, which was originally light gray, has turned completely black. Does anyone have tips on how to keep grout light and clean for a longer time in a new build? (Yes, brushing with a toothbrush helps, but you only want to do that once.)

Maybe some of you have experience with this. Thanks in advance.
blaupuma14 May 2018 20:09
I can hardly imagine that there are differences in the quality of the grout. There are different colors, yes. We have higher-priced Villeroy & Boch tiles along with very cheap grout. However, we didn’t specifically inquire about it. I just remember a hefty extra charge for the tiles.
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Knallkörper
15 May 2018 09:21
blaupuma schrieb:
But it can’t be that it only stays bright if you hardly clean at all?

If our cleaner called that “clean,” she could look for another job.
blaupuma15 May 2018 15:08
Knallkörper schrieb:
If our cleaning lady called this "clean," she should look for another job.

Great guy.
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Alex85
15 May 2018 18:51
To be honest, I would also consider improper cleaning as a possible cause.

And cheap grout with expensive tiles... well, were you offered premium grout or not? To be honest, I don’t think the tiler considers Villeroy & Boch a premium brand, and then voluntarily uses top-quality grout?!
blaupuma15 May 2018 19:51
Incorrect Cleaning [emoji16][emoji106]
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zizzi
15 May 2018 19:55
What is the incorrect and the correct way to clean now?