Posted by: cleanmy | Category: clean grout | Comments (4)
Danene S asked:
We started grouting our ceramic tile, but refuse to finish it until we are able to remove all the grout haze left behind. The tiles we selected have a moderate amount of texture to them, as they are flooring tiles. We have cleaned the area multiple times, but nothing seems to remove all of the haze. Special “grout haze” cleaner was also diluted in the clean water, but it did not work either. Any suggestions as we would like to finish grouting our floors before the carpet is installed? Thank you!
We started grouting our ceramic tile, but refuse to finish it until we are able to remove all the grout haze left behind. The tiles we selected have a moderate amount of texture to them, as they are flooring tiles. We have cleaned the area multiple times, but nothing seems to remove all of the haze. Special “grout haze” cleaner was also diluted in the clean water, but it did not work either. Any suggestions as we would like to finish grouting our floors before the carpet is installed? Thank you!
Tags: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, clean grout, Clean Water, Flooring Tiles, Grout Cleaner, Haze, Left Behind, Multiple Times, Texture —
August 27th, 2009 at 4:47 am
Are you referring to the little bit of residue on the tile left over after grouting?
You need to clean it off dry. Wetting it usually only spreads it around. They do make plastic sponges that you can scrub the tiles with then vacuum it up. That would be one thing to try.
August 30th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Chasing your tail there…you can’t clean it off until you finish the job. it will re-appear as you work. Use cheesecloth to buff it after the wall has dried. It has to be physically removed with the friction of rubbing with cheesecloth, it will make it shine with deep luster. >>grout haze cleaner is a gimmick.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:13 am
the tiles with texture take longer to clean up because you haven’t allowed time for wear. the top layers of the tile will slough off when worn. after a couple of weeks of walking on the tile it will be easier to clean up. they might need to be sealed, too.
when an old boyfriend of mine had his house remodeled he had those tiles put in the entrace way and bathroom. the ones in the bathroom needed to be sealed, but not the ones in the entrace way. his floor guy layed down damp (not wet) towels to walk on while doing the carpet. he said it would wear faster and easier with the damp towel. they both (entrance and bath) took about 2 weeks to stop the ‘haze’ effect.
September 1st, 2009 at 9:31 am
Try using water and a synthetic sponge- sponges with a scouring pad used for washing dishes.
You will need to scrub the tiles with the scouring pad while using lots of water; the more water that you use the better. Don’t expect magic, you may have to go over tiles a few times to get rid of all of the discoloration. Scrub until the surface is clean and then dry the area with a clean, dry towel or rag.