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Brighten Stained Tile Grout
Time: 30 hands-on minutes, plus drying time.
What you need: This Old Grout & Stone Stain Sealer ($20, thisoldgrout.com), a toothbrush, and a damp cloth. (Manual-labor alert: You’ll be recoloring and sealing the grout across the entire wall
or floor.)
How-to: Squeeze small beads of the product into all grout lines. Scrub in evenly with a toothbrush; immediately wipe off any excess
on the tiles with the cloth. Allow two hours to dry before walking on the tiles; keep as dry as possible for another 10 days.
A pro charges: $75 and up, depending on the size of the job
DIY cost: $0, after the initial $20 for sealer
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