Tile and Grout Cleaning: How Professionals Distinguish Staining from Deterioration
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When tackling tile and grout cleaning, pros often spot the difference between staining and deterioration by checking the grout's integrity first; if it crumbles or is soft, it's deterioration, not just a stain, and requires repair before any cleaning.