Why Home Repair? Home repair has many benefits to homeowners. Some of these benefits are obvious, while others are less obvious. Having the right home improvement professional work on your home makes all the difference, and could make home repair a worthwhile undertaking. The Grout Medic serves customers in states all across the country, from […]

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Factors to Keep in Mind When Preparing a Home for Sale Selling a home can be a long, arduous process. Before inviting prospective buyers over to have a look, homeowners must make sure their bases are covered in the home improvement department. While some cleaning and repair jobs around the house can be done without […]

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Here’s How to Maximize Your Home Improvement Budget When renovating your home on a budget, it can be difficult to make decisions on how to spend your money — that is, which areas you should save or splurge on. Often it is much cheaper and more budget-friendly to restore or re-grout the current grout in […]

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When Is the Best Time to Complete Home Repairs? Many people choose to undertake home repair projects during the spring, when the weather is starting to turn warm. However, the fall and winter are a good time for indoor projects like bathroom or kitchen remodeling and restoration. Many builders use the Christmas & Thanksgiving holidays […]

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If you’ve avoided scrubbing the dirt and grime out of your grout, you are probably looking for the quickest and cheapest way to make it sparkle. Like many homeowners, you’ll turn to YouTube videos for DIY cleaning tools and techniques. Don’t be fooled, though: Just because it looks like it works, doesn’t mean it’s good […]

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Pet ownership comes with a host of responsibilities — walks, vet visits and behavioral training, to name a few. However, caring for your cat or dog also includes preventing damage to your home and your possessions caused by your pet. Our floors take the bulk of the abuse, from scratches from long claws to stains […]

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More homeowners nowadays employ a person or a service to clean their living spaces. As a home services company, we at The Grout Medic have the utmost respect for the men and women in our homes cleaning backsplashes, scrubbing shower tiles and mopping floors. However, while those professionals have their specialties, so do the technicians […]

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When approaching any home project, your first move should be to take a step back, analyze the situation and decide on your best approach. If you’re looking at cracked tile, filthy or crumbling grout, or bare spots on your tiled floor or backsplash, it’s time to do something. The question is: How do you figure […]

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Homeowners in most of the country don’t really know what it’s like to live in a consistently hot climate. People living in states such as California, Arizona and Texas must consider the elevated temperatures their home endures and make plans to protect it accordingly. This goes for grout, too. If you’re facing tile grouting or […]

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If you’ve been cleaning grout recently and noticed that your grout — the material holding your floor or shower tiles in place — is crumbling or cracking, you’re probably wondering why. At The Grout Medic, we specialize in grout care, cleaning and replacement, and over the years we have seen many different causes of cracking […]

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Thinking of taking on the task of cleaning or installing grout on your own to save a little money? Think again. Taking on a grout project by yourself won’t save you any time or stress, and in fact, you might find that a poorly executed DIY project winds up costing you more in the long […]

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The summer season is a great time to complete home repairs, when the weather is warm, the windows are open and we’re motivated to scrub things down and fix things up. With all that sunlight streaming through the window, you may have noticed the tile and grout on your floors and backsplashes are a tad […]

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Over time, grout can become dingy, smelly, dirty and discolored. It can also become too much to clean on your own. A buildup of grime and dirt on the grout in your kitchen and bathroom can be an unsightly and even unhealthy problem to deal with. If your tile or grout is cracked, or you […]

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Although most of us don’t think about it, grout plays an important role in our daily lives. Grout is the material placed between tiles on the floor, in a shower or a kitchen backsplash, or anywhere else tile is installed. Grout is instrumental in holding the tiles that make up our homes in their proper […]

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If you live in the Midwest, you know a thing or two about hard water. It is defined by its high concentration of calcium and lime content, and when hard water evaporates, it leaves behind a layer of residue that can be incredibly difficult to clean. When this residue is left to build up in […]

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The Grout Medic’s mission is re-creating the beauty of home – but we always have the health and safety of you and your family in mind. We want to ensure that our customers’ tile and grout areas – floors, walls and backsplashes – contribute to and augment the overall attractiveness of rooms and living spaces. […]

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Maintaining clean, fresh-looking, and hygienic shower and tub areas can greatly enhance the beauty, comfort, and value of your home. The grout cleaning and tile and grout repair experts at The Grout Medic are often asked how to keep shower grout clean and healthy – free of potentially harmful fungus and microbes – and sparkling […]

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In preparing your home for sale, it’s important to know which repairs and upgrades are truly worth the cost. Fixing tile and grout to sell your home is a relatively inexpensive undertaking that can yield dazzling results, helping you sell your home faster and for the best possible price. Buyers tend to appreciate high quality […]

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Keeping your tile and grout as-good-as-new is no easy feat. By employing the help of professional grout cleaning services you can keep your grout looking new and prevent mold, mildew and staining from occurring. When grout is cracked, missing, mildewed, stained, or crumbling,regrouting services may be the best option to restore the look and minimize […]

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NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS—Earlier this month, Ron Bandyk, owner of the Grout Medic of West/Southwest Chicagoland, was one of 20 participants on a weeklong trip to Clarksdale, MS to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. For the fourth year running, Ron and his sons made the 600 mile trip down to Clarksdale, MS into the heart of the […]

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Grout Sealing – Your Protection Against DamageM Grout Sealing Tips Because it is naturally porous, grout that has not been sealed properly will attract all kinds of stains. In the kitchen, you may end up with coffee, wine, or food stains, while bathroom walls or flooring can easily be marred by mildew and mold stains. […]

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If you want to get the most out of your grout, you always need to select the right product for the right job. At The Grout Medic, we specialize in helping customers choose the ideal product that will give them the best results. There are two basic types of grout to choose from. There is […]

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How to Repair Concrete Grout The grout that sits between concrete slabs or bricks in some patios, pathways, basements, and garages is made as strong as cement. It has the strength to hold your brick and concrete walkways together for years. However, due to cracks that form over time, eventually repairs will be required. Not […]

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A lot of people have tile installed in their homes because it’s practical and offers a wide array of styles and colors. Sometimes, the variety of textures, styles and patterns can be overwhelming for homeowners to choose between. Design professionals can be consulted with to help you determine which tile and design scheme to go […]

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Did you know that the creation and use of ceramics dates back more than 4,000 years ago, during the Ancient Egyptian era of 4,700 BCE? You may also find it interesting that the word ceramic comes from keramos, a Greek word for pottery. The word tile derived from tegula in Latin and tuile in French. […]

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You’ll hear porcelain and ceramic being used interchangeably, but if you ask a flooring expert, they’ll be able to give you a more nuanced explanation of the two options. With a bit of research, you’ll find that these two types of flooring have more in common than you may think. Ceramic and porcelain tile are […]

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Are you planning on laying tile on your concrete basement floors? You’ll find that this is a great way to spruce up your basement and increase the lifespan of your concrete floors. To add tile to your basement, you’ll need to follow several steps. 1. Check for damages to your basement floor. You want to […]

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Keeping your floors looking amazing isn’t the only thing you have to worry about. Odors emanating from your grout and tile surfaces can be another embarrassing problem to have. Unfortunately for some homeowners, unwanted odors are an issue that they have to deal with on a regular basis. Those who have pets and large families […]

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Sometimes grout becomes a bit dingy and needs to be renewed. Color sealing is the practice of “painting” grout to give it a fresh look and protect it from future wear and tear. Choose The Grout Medic professionals for grout color sealing. Here are a few grout sealing facts that professionals know but you might […]

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Water damage places a double whammy on your property and your wallet. Not only are you dealing with property destruction, but you also potentially have to contend with the dangers of mold and mildew growth. If you are dealing with a catastrophe stemming from a burst pipe, a leak, a spill, or any other cause, […]

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You’ve decided the time has come for a flooring update. The color of your grout has faded, it has developed cracks, or maybe you’re just tired of the same old look. But instead of investing in professional regrouting services, you’re considering tackling the project by yourself. Before doing so, you should think twice. In order […]

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Before you put your house on the market, it is crucial to clean the tile and grout surfaces that will catch the eye of prospective buyers. Completing this one simple task will give you an edge over many other available properties. The fact is that too many home sellers overlook the importance that buyers place […]

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When your grout becomes dirty and unsightly, there are safe ways to achieve a deep clean. At The Grout Medic, we use vapor technology equipment that has become increasingly popular with residential and commercial property owners looking for eco-friendly solutions. Not only is vapor steam cleaning an environmentally-friendly option, but it’s also one of the […]

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Are you wondering what it takes to properly clean grout without harming tile surfaces? Whether you’re trying to do it yourself or hire a grout professional to do it for you, these grout cleaning FAQs will help give you a general idea of the best techniques and methods. Should I Use a Machine or Hand […]

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Time and wear and tear are going to eventually start to prevail over your tile’s durability, leaving behind dirty and sometimes damaged surfaces. If you’re wondering whether you need professional tile repair for your home, here are some ways to look at it. Hiring a Tile Repair Technician is Beneficial Since a tile repair professional […]

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Whether you use your basement as an extra bedroom, an entertainment space or simply for storage, you would be wise to take precautions to guard against water damage. Basements are especially vulnerable to flooding and leaks and the growth of mold that often follows these events, yet many homeowners unwisely install wall-to-wall carpet when they […]

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It is very important to clean tile floors, countertops and walls on a regular basis. Doing so will improve the way these surfaces look from day-to-day, but it will also maximize lifespan. That’s a key part of making sure that you are getting good return on your investment in tile surfaces. Maintenance is the key. […]

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Stained and dirty flooring can single handedly bring down the décor of an entire home. If you’re dealing with this issue in your property, you need to know that there is an easy solution. A professional tile and grout cleaning is the answer you’re looking for. Expert cleaning actually can save you big money compared […]

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