QUESTION

Cleaning - How do you clean grout residue from tiles that were not washed sufficiently?

ANSWER

ANSWER - Depending on what type of grout you are using would determine what type of cleaner to use to clean the grout residue off the tiles.  Also you have to consider how sensitive your ceramic tile or stone is to chemicals and abrasion.  Always test an area out of sight to make sure it works for you.

For epoxy grout use a paint stripper or Goof Off or an epoxy stripper.

For regular cement grout you can use a sulphamic or phosphoric acid, carefully!  You can try vinegar.

For a latex fortified grout there are some special cleaners you can get to help clean it.

Be careful not to rub too hard because you may scratch or chip the tile.  If you use anything acidic be sure to flush it thoroughly after you are done.  The acid can etch the surface of soft glazes and polished stones, so test it first.

For more information and specific cleaning products visit the Cleaning and Sealing Resource Page by clicking here.

ANSWER - Depending on what type of grout you are using would determine what type of cleaner to use to clean the grout residue off the tiles.  Also you have to consider how sensitive your ceramic tile or stone is to chemicals and abrasion.  Always test an area out of sight to make sure it works for you.

For epoxy grout use a paint stripper or Goof Off or an epoxy stripper.

For regular cement grout you can use a sulphamic or phosphoric acid, carefully!  You can try vinegar.

For a latex fortified grout there are some special cleaners you can get to help clean it.

Be careful not to rub too hard because you may scratch or chip the tile.  If you use anything acidic be sure to flush it thoroughly after you are done.  The acid can etch the surface of soft glazes and polished stones, so test it first.

For more information and specific cleaning products visit the Cleaning and Sealing Resource Page by clicking here.