Assessing Grout Condition: When Cleaning Becomes a Restoration Issue

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You're scrubbing tiles when you notice grout crumbling instead of just looking dirty. That dusty residue after cleaning isn't soap scum; it's degraded material. At that point, cleaning becomes a restoration issue because you're no longer removing dirt but worsening gaps. Assessing whether grout needs repair involves pressing a metal tool into joints: if it flakes away or feels sandy, moisture has breached beyond surface level. Cracks wider than 1/16 inch or hollow sounds when tapped also signal…