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  "name": "How do I maintain and seal a newly installed backsplash?",
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      "name": "How do I maintain and seal a newly installed backsplash?",
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        "text": "Grout lines should be cleaned periodically using a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft-bristle brush, avoiding harsh acids that can degrade the cement mixture. If your backsplash features unglazed tile or cementitious grout, apply a penetrating sealer after installation and reapply it every one to two years to prevent cooking oil and grease from penetrating. Backsplashes behind cooktops benefit greatly from stain-resistant urethane or epoxy grouts, which do not require routine resealing.",
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        "description": "Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner and apply penetrating sealer to cement grout and porous stone annually, especially around the cooktop."
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  "description": "Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner and apply penetrating sealer to cement grout and porous stone annually, especially around the cooktop."
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