How Do You Remove Grout Haze From Ceramic Tiles?
Excess grout not removed from tiles during the installation process can result in an ugly film known as grout haze that mars the appearance of the tile. After a while, this haze hardens to a difficult-to-remove substance that makes the tile surface appear dirty. Removing the grout haze is a simple but time- and labor-intensive project requiring that the grout be scrubbed off without causing damage to the tiles beneath. Once removed, though, your tiles should appear as they were meant to be, a beautiful addition to any room. Remove new haze from recently placed and non-dried grout using a damp sponge. Wipe the surface of the tiles with the sponge until the light film left by the grout disappears. Wring out and re-wet the sponge as needed to keep the water applied to the tile surface clean. Wipe the tiles only, avoiding the joints between as the water will soak into the grouted joints and weaken the material. Remove older grout hazes where the grout has dried using a synthetic fiber scou
