Easy Process Of Removing Grout Stains From Natural Tile
When it comes to grouting tiles & natural stone, it is highly possible that there will always be residue left behind, irrespective of how experienced you are. This leftover residue, usually known as grout film or a grout stain, can range from a slight film to an actual deposit of grout. Man-made tiles can be cleaned comparatively quickly because of its nonporous nature, on the other hand, natural tiles, known as natural stone, will also soak up the cement into the surface of the tile, consequently cementing with the stain. Cleaning natural tile is exactly the same as cleaning any other tile. You only need to combine or put together elbow grease with chemicals as well as liquids in order to get rid of the excess.
Items Needed
- Rubber Gloves
- White Vinegar
- Water
- Spray bottle
- Scrub Brush
- Sponge
- Respirator(optional)
- Grout Cleaner(optional)
Steps
- Mix 50/50 Solution Of Water And Vinegar: First of all, take a spray bottle & combine or put together a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar in it. Shake the solution lightly & delicately as long as the liquids are rigorously combined before spraying the solution onto the grout stain. Allow the solution to sit for nearly five minutes.
- Remove The Excess Grout & Stain: Now, wipe & clean the grout stain area with the help of a damp sponge in order to get rid of the excess grout and the stain. Scrub away the grout with the help of a scrub brush before applying additional layers of the solution, if needed. Let the solution stay on the grout stain for a few minutes before wiping up the excess, with the help of a damp sponge.
- Grout-cleaning Solution: If you are not able to get rid of the grout stain using a water and vinegar solution, then another option is to use a grout-cleaning solution, which you will get from your local home improvement store. Read and go through the manufacturer’s instructions regarding application, soaking time as well as removal procedure.
- Mop The Entire Floor: Finally, clean or wipe the entire floor using a vinegar/water solution if in case there is a grout film covering the entire surface of the installation. Allow the solution to sit for several minutes before you clean it with clean water. When it comes to wall applications, spray on the solution, allow it to sit, then sponge it off, rinsing your sponge regularly.
Useful Tips
- Vinegar is a mild acid that will help you wear away the concrete as well as excess grout. A 50/50 solution is sufficient enough that will not discolor the grout, however, only releasing the bond of the concrete enough so that you can get rid of the stains with the help of a sponge or scrub brush.
- There are huge range of grout cleaner solutions available at home improvement stores. Brand does not matter, due to the fact that they all work relatively equally. Make sure to go through the directions because each brand will have a moderately different application, setting time as well as removal recommendations.
Warning
- Use a respirator as well as rubber gloves when it comes to dealing with a grout cleaner.
- Grout cleaners should only be used for the majority of the stubborn of stains.