Best way to clean grout and dust from black floor tiles?

Question

Have just laid tiles in kitchen and have them already in other part of house for last few months. Find it imposible to shift the dirt from them. They always seem dusty even after they have been thoroughly cleaned.

Answer 1

It sounds like you need to do a wash with diluted hydrochloric acid. You need to be careful with this stuff. it will remove the haze left by the grout cement. If you are not careful it will eat the grout, wood, metal and any skin around. Get full and complete instructions on how to use it before you start. The acid is also called muratic acid, same stuff. It is a dangerous chemical.

You could try vinegar(strong as you can get) on a small spot to see if it eats the haze of calcium left over from the grouting.

Answer 2

Wiping the tiles with a damp sponge, mop or cloth is all that is necessary to maintain their luster. Where moderate staining occurs, routine cleaning may be performed with window glass cleaners. A mild solution of hot water and all-purpose liquid cleaners is excellent for cleaning floors, walls and countertops. If the grout is dirty, scrubbing with a plastic bristle brush may be required. For heavily soiled surfaces, a stronger solution should be used under supervision.
The cleaning solution used should always be rinsed removed from the surface with water. Soap should not be used to clean ceramic tiles as it forms a film dulling the luster and promotes the growth of mildew and bacteria in damp areas such as showers. In particular, avoid using acid-based detergents that are harsh and corrosive. Acid should NEVER be used to clean the tiles.

Dirt in the from of powder and sand, aggravate the abrasion caused by traffic; their presence and direct access to the premises from outside are factors that shorten the life of the tiles.

Answer 3

clean the grout as best as you can with the spongedurring application. allow it to dry and use a foam squeegy on a broom handle to rub the tiles (dry)vacuum the dust and mop the floor then squeegy clean. They make a few floor cleaners for this purpose as well they help remove the haze when your moping but we use a cleaner that leaves no streaks when it dries.

Answer 4

I always used 50/50 Clorox mixture first to remove grout, leave on for 15 to 25 minutes depending on size of floor and amount of grout, then use mop and glow. Results are nice.

Answer 5

Try Colgate white toothpaste with an old toothbrush for a quick fix. You can have a home made solution by mixing 1 tbsp of Ammonia, 1 tbsp white vinegar and 1 tsp water softener in 3/4 cup of water. I wanna try the Mr Clean Magic Eraser by itself or with this solution too. 'j'

Answer 6

use a a scouring pad and some washing up liquid, then rinse with a clean wet cloth, leave to dry then buff them with a dry cloth, hope this helps

Answer 7

use sugar soap its brilliant!!! ... you can also use it on paint work

put gloves on whist useing it

Answer 8

bleach and a toothbrush.