How Do You Use Muriatic Acid To Clean Tile?
Tile is a popular finish in bathrooms and kitchens. However, if the grout is not completely wiped clean, stains can remain on the tile after installation. Dried-on grout is almost impossible to remove, but with a careful application of muriatic acid, you can help your tile look new. Muriatic acid is a strong and harmful chemical which is also known as hydrochloric acid. It is perfect for removing stains from tile when used properly. Fill a bucket with one gallon of clean water. Carefully add one cup of muriatic acid to the water. Adding to much water to the acid can create a dangerous chemical reaction. Carefully apply the acid solution to the stain using the paint brush. Allow the solution to sit on the stain only for a very short period of time, until the stain begins to loosen or disappear. Thoroughly rinse off all of the acid and apply an ammonia solution to neutralize the acidity. The ammonia solution consists of one cup of ammonia mixed with one gallon of water. After applying th
