{"id":17062,"date":"2021-06-29T12:22:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T10:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/?p=17062"},"modified":"2021-07-23T12:44:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T10:44:50","slug":"4-tips-to-keep-a-clean-bathroom-and-healthy-grout-joints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/us\/4-tips-to-keep-a-clean-bathroom-and-healthy-grout-joints\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Keep A Clean Bathroom And Healthy Grout Joints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waking up to a clean bathroom is one of the best ways to get the day off to a good start, yet keeping it that way for the whole week is truly a challenge. Post-workout showers, daily rubber ducky baths, make-up rituals and quick doggy washes make daily upkeep an extreme sport, but with a few simple tips you’ll have a guest-ready bathroom every day of the week.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The key to a clean bathroom starts way before the cleaning actually begins.<\/strong> Choosing the right products during the installation process guarantees fool proof cleaning for years to follow.<\/p>\n

Don’t have a new bathroom? Don’t despair, read on<\/strong> for how to maintain time-tested bathroom surfaces.<\/p>\n

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1. Porcelain and ceramic tile grout joints: nip mold growth in the bud<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When designing a new bathroom, grout joint color is one of the most important choices. Choosing a grout that’s similar to the tile color can help to create a seamless look, while choosing a contrasting grout color accentuates the tile and gives the space a more geometric feel.<\/p>\n

Now let’s look at grout. Cement grout is a widely-used standard and economical choice. But remember, the cementitious grout contains micropores that absorb water and dirt, becoming a receptacle for mold and bacteria growth.<\/p>\n

Hence, an essential step in keeping a clean bathroom starts with sealing cementitious grout joints. FILA’s GROUT PROOF Grout Sealer<\/strong><\/a> is an ideal grout sealing choice. It protects tile grout joints from water, humidity and bacteria growth, making cleaning fast and easy. GROUT PROOF<\/a><\/strong> keeps grout joints looking like new for years!<\/p>\n

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2. Clean bathrooms: closing the gap<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In addition to seeping into the porosity of grout joints, humidity in bathrooms also trickles into the gaps between any two elements: think the joint between the sink and wall, tub and wall, or even showers stall joints. Silicone is applied along any gap between bathroom surfaces to ensure that water droplets do not work their way behind the scenes, causing mold and bacteria growth, and even infiltrations.<\/p>\n

That’s why proper silicone application is so important, and to do it right, you’ll need a couple of tools to help you out. FILA’s R&D lab has designed SILICONE REFINER Smooth Finishing Spray<\/a><\/strong> to help shape silicone sealing immediately after the silicone application. SILICONE REFINER<\/a> <\/strong>along with the Silicone Finishing Tool<\/strong> are a must for clean bathrooms. They allow the silicone to fill the joints, preventing air bubbles.<\/p>\n

The results are not only professional, they’re also hygienic because the elimination of air bubbles means removing a nesting place for germs. The product’s RAPIDDRY<\/em> TECHNOLOGY<\/strong> provides fast drying action without leaving a slippery residue. And don’t worry, SILICONE REFINER<\/strong><\/a> won’t damage or corrode aluminum and steel trims. Take a look at how to use it below.<\/p>\n

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