I have tried washing them down but that didnt work, dry brushing is working but it is really hard work and I can only reach a certain area and can only do a few minutes at a time due to arthritis.
Is there another way to do it?
2007-02-26 19:28:57 · 11 answers · asked by Athena 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I ddin't leave it to dry, The people I piad to tile it did that cos it was just before Christmas and they need to finsh os they could get home and I DID NOT know they hadn't cleaned it off
I am thinking of ringing them back to ask them how to do it. Your answer reminded me that is what I should try.
I don't think I will try any of the acid treatments I have enough health problems BUt thanks.
2007-02-26 20:09:10 · update #1
looks as if I will have to recruit my grandchildren or other work force to do this. I can get hard lumps off with the stanly blade in holder but I am upset that the tilers left it wet!!
thanks for all the replies.
2007-02-27 04:56:22 · update #2
Cilit Bang! barry scot will tell you that it works magic! give it a go, what have you got to loose!
2007-02-26 19:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Cap10kirk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go into Wickes and you can buy a bottle of Tile Grout cleaner. About £7.99. Use rubber gloves and use it neat. Make sure you use a cloth because the dye will come out of the sponge. Don't buy the same product from B&Q cos it doesn't works.
I had to use it once and Wickes' did the job.
Pour it on and watch the grout bubble and use a cloth and water. Not strong smelling or very acidic. Just wear some marigolds. You will find that using something metal will leave grey marks on the tiles, SO DO NOT USE A BLADE.
2007-02-26 23:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 01:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are scrapers which hold a 'Stanley' type blade crosswise; this will do the trick if your tiles are plain smooth surface. Follow up with green nylon scourer. Sorry, but elbowgrease is needed if you can't go for chemicals!
2007-02-27 04:39:40 · answer #4 · answered by clappydoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very difficult to remove grout once it dries, that is why you should always clean it whilst it is wet.
you can visit your local b&q and see if they have some cleaning liquid to remove grout. you may be asked to dilute this in some water and scrub.
if it is lots, you will need to scrape it first. get someone to help you as you sound to be having health issues
2007-02-27 01:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by GorGeous_Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be very careful with acids. wear rubber gloves and have rinse water handy. You should have something to neutralize the acid. Washing soda in water works.
2007-02-26 20:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whichever way you choose it is going to be hard work. Why did you leave it to dry? It's supposed to be wiped off when its still damp. You could try an ice scraper?!
2007-02-26 19:40:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep doing what you're doing I'm afraid. Make sure the water is really hot too.
2007-02-26 19:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by Alicat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use in the floor clening acide or strain remover more detail upkrishnan@yahoo.com
2007-02-26 21:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by up k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use muriatic acid & with a brush clean the area.. it's easy!
2007-02-26 19:42:33 · answer #10 · answered by Love Freely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋