Tiling an area yourself can save you money and if you follow the instructions carefully, the tiles can produce professional looking results. One of the most important parts of tiling is cleaning the grout from the surface of the tile before it dries completely, which will save you a lot of work and will ensure that the finish of the tiles is bright and bright as it should be.
Remove wet grout
Extracting the wet grout is not difficult, but you have to be careful and measure the process correctly to make sure you do not have to scrape the dry grout from the surface of the tile. Wait a few minutes after you have finished applying the grout between the tiles, which will give the grout time to settle down a bit so that the cleaning process of the tiles does not move them. After a few minutes, clean the surface of the tiles with a damp cloth or sponge. Be careful not to damage the grout between the tiles, as they will damage its appearance. Rinse the cloth frequently to make sure there is no residue.
Eliminate dry grout
If you can not clean the grout before it dries, you will be left with a thin layer of grout on the tile that you can not remove from the surface by simply wiping it with a damp cloth. Instead, apply a water and sugar solution to the tile and let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing the grout with a plastic scouring pad. Do not use steel wool, because it can scratch the surfaces of the tiles and ruin them, you could also remove any layer on the tile that makes it shiny and smooth. For the sugar solution, add 1 cup of sugar and 1 gallon (3.79 l) of warm water.
Remove epoxy grout
Epoxy grout is much harder than Portland cement and is impossible to remove once it dries completely. To use it, you will have to apply a solution to the surface of the tiles before applying the grout. This solution will prevent the grout from remaining on the tile and will force it between the tiles. If the solution is not well applied, the epoxy grout will remain on the surface and may be impossible to remove. You'll have to break the grout and re-tile the area.
Clean dry grout
The grout is usually made of cement, which means that it will be more porous than tiles and will absorb stains easier. Over time the grout will get dirty and this grime can be difficult to remove because it has infiltrated the grout. Use oxygen bleach to remove dirt and stains. Oxygen bleach is a nontoxic powder bleach that will make bubbles when mixed with water. These bubbles will help eliminate stains.