any tips on re-grouting bathroom shower tiles?

any tips on re-grouting bathroom shower tiles?
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Getting the old grout out is the worst. I bought a dremmel tool with a special attachment for removing grout. It takes a while, but it works. I’ve completely stopped using sanded grout ‘cause I’ve had several batches of it fail. I use the type of grout that already has the sealer included in the mix (I’m sorry, I’ve completely forgotten what it’s called)
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