Grout Haze - how to get rid of it - Tile Advice

[MrT]

Hi

How do you get rid of this?

Do you just rely on water, or do you use a grout haze remover?

I have got the Vitrex polishing sponge, but the haze seems to remain.

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers

 

[Flintstone]

Ask the builder to remove it!

 

[Dumbo]

What tiles do you have and what grout did you use.

 

[MrT]

I have grouted myself.

Have used BAL Micromax2 in Gunmetal onto porcelain tiles.

 

[Flintstone]

Mr t, it should wash off without any chemicals unless the tiles are textured or you have left the grout too long and it’s stuck on thick

 

[MrT]

Given it two rub downs with water.

Most of it has gone, but just wondered if there was a quicker way as the room is big. (7m x 4m)

 

[Flintstone]

Usually very very easy to clean polished porcelain. Use a microfibre cloth and buff it, dry

 

[Dumbo]

Where did the tiles come from.

 

[Wolfie9878]

I’ve always found bal to leave behind some polymer if not cleaned thoroughly and quickly.
A white emulsifying pad with hot water should pull it up.
Then a good buff with a cloth.

Try this first before moving on to grout haze remover.

 

[MrT]

Where did the tiles come from.

Tile Mountain. Think they might be Polish.

 

[Tommcd]

Were the tiles sealed first? Some polished porcelain can be stained by grout if the surface is porous

 

[Tommcd]

What’s up with what I’ve said @pdc ?

 

[WetSaw]

What’s up with what I’ve said @pdc ?

Nothing, just my fat fingers!

 

[Tommcd]

Nothing, just my fat fingers!

Haha I’ve done that a few times myself!