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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15th to October 15th, 2019

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15th to October 15th, 2019

This time every year is dedicated to acknowledging the Hispanic heritage contributions that have helped to make America the wonderful melting pot that it is. Hispanic and Latino Americans have had a profound positive effect on their communities and because of this our country. This influence comes through character, the practice of traditions, faith, dedication to family, and hard work and service in their chosen fields. They have helped to shape our national character with traditions that reflect the multicultural…

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Top Benefits of Home Humidity Control

Top Benefits of Home Humidity Control

One of the most beneficial recent advancements in home cooling and heating systems is the addition of humidity control, in addition to temperature control, too many modern thermostats. But why is proper humidity in your home so important? Some of the benefits of proper humidity include: Improves indoor air quality Improves the condition of your skin, eyes, and sinuses You and your loved ones will be ill less frequently Improves concentration Moisture in the air prevents and soothes sore throats…

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How to Restore Your Grout

How to Restore Your Grout

Have you noticed broken or chipped grout in your home? It looks terrible, right? Don’t fret! You don’t necessarily need to retile and re-grout the area, especially if the tiles are not compromised. You can actually use some of Grout Shield’s grout products with some grout and easily fill in holes, cracks and chips – this will not only save you hundreds of dollars, but it’ll save you lots of time, as well! By knowing how to fix your grout…

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How to Clean Hot Sauce Out of Grout

How to Clean Hot Sauce Out of Grout

From food to drinks, the kitchen is a messy area. Spills happen. You can drop a bottle or miss your plate. One condiment that is known for its stains is hot sauce. Not only is hot sauce spicy, it’s (usually) bright red, which can easily stain clothing, furniture, tile and grout. Hot sauce isn’t so hard to clean up and wipe off tiles, but it can be hard to clean out of grout because it absorbs into the grout lines….

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How Do You Clean Grout Properly?

How Do You Clean Grout Properly?

Grout can get dirty quick if you don’t properly care for it or seal it. Also, there are many ways to incorrectly clean your grout. If your grout wasn’t sealed, your grout will look dirty, making your entire room or home look old and grimy. With the wrong cleaners, even if you thoroughly wash and scrub grout, it still can look like you haven’t cleaned the area in years! Cleaning grout can be a pain. There is a lot of…

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How to Remove Ink from Grout

How to Remove Ink from Grout

Doing a craft or art project and using ink? Ink is drippy. It’s also permeates materials quickly. Unfortunately, it can be easy to splatter or spill pink. Ink can easily stain tile and grout, and it can also be difficult to remove from household surfaces. If you or your child accidentally spills ink on the floor, don’t worry! Our team at Grout Shield can help you get rid of that ink stain for good. You’ll never know it was there!…

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How to Remove Paint from Grout

How to Remove Paint from Grout

Whether it’s a craft project or home renovation, paint is messy. Even if you put down tarps, blankets, tape, and newspaper, paint splatters and spills. Also, your protective gear can move or rip, which won’t protect your surfaces at all! Paint can easily stain tile and grout. If you accidentally spill paint onto grout, don’t worry! Our team at Grout Shield can help you get rid of that paint stain for good. You’ll never know it was there! In most…

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Bigger Isn’t Always Better (When It Comes to Air Conditioning Units)

Bigger Isn’t Always Better (When It Comes to Air Conditioning Units)

It may seem logical that if you want your home well cooled the answer is to buy a bigger more powerful AC unit. The truth is your air conditioner needs to be professionally and properly sized to your home so that it can produce the optimal cooling results you are looking for. Take a look at the pitfalls of installing the incorrectly sized unit: Too Large of an AC Unit – if you install a central air conditioner that is…

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How to Remove Candle Wax from Grout Lines

How to Remove Candle Wax from Grout Lines

When a candle burns, it drips. The hard wax of the candle turns into liquid. If not properly held or covered, candle wax can drip onto surfaces and get absorbed before turning into hard wax again. Also, liquid wax can accidently spill over if you carry, move, or bang into a candle. Now, maybe you scraped off the hard wax you spilled, but the color of the wax remains behind, especially if it was absorbed into grout lines. If you…

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How to Clean Grout After a Party

How to Clean Grout After a Party

If you’re planning to throw a big house party, birthday part, or get together, a lot of messes can occur in your home. From spills to broken vases, accidents will happen. With a party, you not only have the possibility of messes, you have a lot of foot traffic, which is dragging in dirt in debris all over your floors. If your grout isn’t properly sealed, your beautiful grout and tile floors will look a bit duller and dirtier after…

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