I’m a professional flooring installer for over 20 years and have been using similar method. It also works with - 1/2 parts white vinegar -1/2 parts water Then after using the cleaner, take a dry towel and wipe down before cleaner completely dries. Wait 24-48 hours after grouting.
@@InspireDIY not a problem, I am my Always willing to learn a easier way so I’m going to give the way done on the video a try myself and see if it’s easier. I might have been doing it the harder way this whole time, definitely works though. Thanks
Thank you so much for the time frame when to clean the haze off. You know how RUclips is, 17 videos later you still don't have the answer but you watched a whole lot of interesting unrelated stuff! Thanks again, appreciate the answer/information!!! All the best!!!!
You are saving my sanity! My apartment company is terrible, a pipe burst and all of my flooring was removed. Now it’s covered in grit that I had no idea how to remove no matter how much I swept and mopped. Thank you!
Same issue here . Also I’ve tiles newly tiles my granny flat and I mop but looks like it’s stained even if I step on the tiles with muddy shoes it stains !!! It’s driving me crazy I think I got so much gout haze hope this work
Your grout haze removal remedy has saved my sanity and my bank balance. It works! Still required some serious scrubbing as my porous tiles sucked up the grout film, but happy with the result. No more nanna arms either!!
I was afraid to mix everything together after reading the comments here. So i used 1:2 apple cider vinegar and water. A little elbow grease and it worked perfect!!
I'm not sure how Kent managed to get this mixture to work out of a spray bottle - the baking powder particles clogged up two of my spray bottles! Ended up just putting the whole mixture in a bucket and using a sponge and it worked. Thanks :)
Use distilled water the baking soda should dissolve with vinegar. But that is like shooting yourself in the foot. Baking soda negates vinegar creates co2, mixing them creates inert by products. Use steel wool to clean your tile. And by the way you mix vinegar with ammonia they offset each other as well. Ammonia is a base. STOP PLAYING WITH CHEMICALS CHILDREN, WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS DUMB.
I'm trying it after over 30 days of grout haze on porcelain tile and some sort of special grout. The installer neglected to give me a hint or clue about grout haze. I tried a scrub brush with a vinegar water spray, but didn't fully saturate the tile. When I had the installer back to "fix some grout containing bubbles or areas of low or missing grout" he questioned how long the haze had been there. Then he had a private conversation with the installation supervisor, presumably it was that the grout haze would be an impossible task at this point. However, I saw that the area he worked on and rinsed with copious amounts of water, it looked better and reflected grout haze was moved into the edges where he "mopped" and there were clear areas (not all clear, but remarkably different than the mottled appearance after me brushing after spraying vinegar then wiping). So I had hope!!! I added a steam cleaner mop (using distilled water) followed by the mix you recommended, followed by rinsing small sections and drying mostly with a dry mop. I tested 2 areas known to contain that mottled haze and it was pretty effective, but will need more of an effort to to get it all, but I really feel my floor can be saved! Thank you for your video. I so wish I'd had this detail a month ago.
Installer neglected to tell me about cleaning the haze after installing. It’s been almost 3 weeks now. Have tried the vinegar and water mix yesterday. It looked ok while still wet but when it dried the haze was still there in some parts. Tiles are very porous and haven’t been sealed yet. Do I repeat it again and how long do I wait for the vinegar solution before I wipe off? I waited only 10 minutes then rinsed it with water. Should it be left for longer? I’m just afraid of discoloring the black porous tiles. Also can I seal it immediately after the vinegar and water method?
@@InspireDIY I believe it was around $20 for a quart. I used it full strength. Test it first. I used a nylon scrub brush. I did find out later that AquaMix makes a product to apply BEFORE grouting called Grout Release. It should make cleanup easier after grouting. Unfortunately, it didn't take the haze off the grout lines. Now I have to paint the grout lines.
After reading all the comments I decided to try just Ammonia. Worked amazingly well. So happy. I thought I was going to have to use an emery board to file the haze off. I have done half a wall. I might try the vinegar on its own next. Then the vinegar and ammonia.
@@InspireDIY Hi Kent, Ammonia or Vinegar-the jury is still out! I first tried full-strength ammonia using a paper towel and was so pleased with the results that I continued doing more grouting knowing I could come back at the end and clean up the haze successfully. I then tried out full-strength vinegar as a test. Found it worked too. Which did I think was better? It was a tough choice so I went from tile to tile and alternated using ammonia and then on the next tile I used vinegar. I believe the ammonia was better at cutting through the initial tough haze but I liked the finish from the vinegar. These two products are opposites on the ph scale so together they would cancel each other out. I don’t use spray bottles as I don’t like putting chemicals in the air. My lungs object. So, window open, gloves on, then turn the bottle upside down to spill a little on a white paper towel, rub the tile, and voila! No coughing and no gagging. And no blue material left from a chux or other cloth. I also prefer the smell of ammonia to the smell of vinegar. But that just might be me. Both are cheap ways to clean. I also did the bag of vinegar tied onto the showerhead for 10 mins then washed it off with hand soap and water. It now looks brand new. I can’t wait to finish and get back to using my shower. Thank you for your video. It saved my bacon because I thought I was going to have to file the haze off one of my walls. You made it too easy.
I tried just using vinegar and ammonia and the results were fantastic. Rinsed it down after with clean water and sponge. Just pour in equal parts until it smells good with enough water to do the job and proceed.
Hey Lolita, is it rough because of dried grout on the tile surface? If so avoid scraping with a metal blade (it scratches the tile), instead try to soak it and use a piece of Wood as a scraper because wood shouldn’t scratch the tile, and then finish with a nylon abrasive pad to finish, keeping it wet while doing so. Best of luck 👍 Kent
Does anyone know if this home made solution is okay to use on marble tile? My installer used gray grout but the marble that has white sections has a haze.
Hey mate, if in doubt you could try a dry nylon scouring pad, of course start gently and check the surface even though they claim nylon is ‘non-scratch’, I’ve done this method successfully on porcelain tiles. Best of luck. Kent
FYI... vinegar and baking powder are too opposite in PH so when mix them together, they neutralized each other so you basically get nothing in return...
Yeah you are right, a satisfying fizz and then you are pretty much left with salt (and ammonia if you use this recipe), so why does it work so well? Others have been pretty happy with vinegar and water 1:1 ratio too! Thanks for the comment, Kent
Haijie You're not accounting for the very high pH of the ammonia. Vinegar, baking powder and soda, ammonia, and salt have been great DIY cleaners for generations.
Hey Alt2, all I can think of is to scrape the affected grout out and re-do! I hope someone on this comment space will have an easier solution for us! Best of luck, Kent
Vinegar and lemon juice is good. I would advice anyone to invest in steamers to clean, add a little vinegar to keep the opening from clogging due to water deposits.
I grouted my tiles floor tiles Matt rough texture . I wiped the grout left over twice and I can see I left heaps around the grout liens so I’m like I’ll mop it one more time after a month. ! And now I can’t get it off will this help ?
@@InspireDIY didn’t work lol . Aquamix cement grout haze remover !! $60 for 3 litres work good .. min is so so bad I had to spray it full strength leave it for 15 min then scrub it off not hard but scrub with a white scrubber worked like magic :) also used a Fkn a blade to make sure it all forms off it was a nightmare
@@InspireDIY the bi carbon doesn’t mix it stays on the bottom of spray bottom and I swear on it’s own works like magic spray and leave for ten. Minutes I used vinegar on my walls it helped abit
@@InspireDIY I used aqua mix haze remover cement haze remover.. sprayed it full strength on tiels . Waited 15 min then a got. A bottle with aqua mix and half water half half ratio 1/1 and scrubbed it slightly worked great
We just had tile installed and we cleaned within 48 hours... we have some areas that look dirty but no obvious film haze...almost looks like paw prints in some areas...no idea what it is or what to do
Hey coqueto, possible still more grout haze sitting on the tile hey? Could you ask at the tile/adhesive/grout retailer for their opinion? (Take photos with you) best of luck. Kent
Oh dear Theresa - it may be. Vinegar is the most important element in this recipe because of the acidity so let it soak (with or without baking soda) and scrub the area while it does it’s good thing👍 Let us all know how you get on. Kent
Hey Daramis, I’d avoid vinegar on marble tile or any bathroom cleaners with chlorine. Baking soda and/or dish-washing detergent is ok. Best of luck bud, Kent
Hey again Alt2, well google tells me that 1/4 cup is 'bout 60mls and 1/2 cup would be twice that. that's the limit of my mathematical abilities. cheers, Kent
Will this only work for fresh grouted tile? I tiled my bathroom thought it looked good, came back the next day and its hazey. So i guess my question is will this work for day old haze?
Can you help? Ajax stained my grout... Before I found your grout haze removal remedy, I used Ajax on my floors. Bad idea. Not only did it not help with grout haze, I now have a green stain on my newly laid grey grout. Bleach has not been very successful. Your grout haze remedy isn't working on this stain. Can you or any one help??
@@InspireDIY You can purchase a product called grout renew or grout refresh. They both are colored grout sealers that you "paint onto the grout lines" covering up the discolored grout. It will also seal your grout and will last for years.
So, why does this work? Both Ammonia (pH 11) and Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate, pH 9) work against the vinegar (which is just diluted acetic acid, pH 2.4). Essentially, you've created a buffer with a low pH. But not a low (ie, a stong as) acetic acid alone. I also imagine the %of vinegar is critical too. thanks
Well Jeffery, you are clearly smarter than me, I went cross eyed just reading your msg! Yes I agree it seems contradictory to combine these two acidic and alkaloid products, so why does it work so well 🤔 what would you do differently? Kent
Thank you so much, this is very helpful. I have baking soda, water, and vinegar. I need ammonia anyway so it won't be one of those one-time purchase products. Mine are non-porous white subway bathroom tiles, nothing high-grade or fancy. They tend to hold up and shine up well when clean. Will keep you posted! Thanks again. Best to you.
The baking soda gives it a nice little fizz when you mix it.. but technically doesn't add any benefit as it turns to salt with vinegar (if I remember right🤔) , I'd like to know how you get on without it. Let us all know👍 Kent
@@InspireDIY You're getting a fuzz because the acid (vinegar) and the base (baking soda) )are neutralizing each other. It would be worth trying it without the baking soda or only a fraction that is much much less than the amount of vinegar used. If the solution works without adding a powder to it, that much easier to mix.
Tip: when dealing with liquids that could potentially splash, it's best to use eye protection such as goggles, as in swimming. They seal around your eyes, not just the getting
Hey Maniachist, yeah it does 👍, cloudy ammonia is cloudy because it’s not pure, instead diluted and mixed with a little detergent for home use. Go for it! Kent
Hey gjrp18, no, you will need to scrape off the excess grout first😬. This is only effective on the haze. If you find a solution can you let us all know? Thanks so much, Kent
@@InspireDIY I think it has to be the soda. I used Bi-Carb but my friend Google says that they are identical. The spray bottles were prior and then work for a couple pumps and then just block. Must be the Bi-Carb. I just wonder why no one else has mentioned it?
Use phosphoric acid and water mixed 50:50, spray on, leave for 2 mins, lightly rub with a cloth to make sure all grout cement is loose, wipe up with paper towels, wash with water to neutralize acid, Hope this helps! Kent
Hey Roy, that's true! ... so why does it work so well? either Soda or vinegar may work on their own too. Here's a comment from Joshua (a 20 yr Tiling Professional) '- 1/2 parts white vinegar -1/2 parts water Then after using the cleaner, take a dry towel and wipe down before cleaner completely dries. Wait 24-48 hours after grouting.'
I googled it and it said to never mix aminos and vinegar , but I figured someone could clear that up for me here . Just wanna make sure I’m not gonna die
hey bruce, like they always say on packaging 'try it in a non-conspicuous place first'. I personally wouldn't be worried at all as the pigment is blended in and throughout the grout, as opposed to a layer on top like paint. Best of luck mate, Kent
Thanks so much. I’m going to use this today. I have all these ingredients ...
Awesome. Let us know how you get on👍 Kent
I’m a professional flooring installer for over 20 years and have been using similar method. It also works with
- 1/2 parts white vinegar
-1/2 parts water
Then after using the cleaner, take a dry towel and wipe down before cleaner completely dries. Wait 24-48 hours after grouting.
Hey thanks Joshua, great to have a pro flooring installer sharing some knowledge, 👍 Kent
@@InspireDIY not a problem, I am my Always willing to learn a easier way so I’m going to give the way done on the video a try myself and see if it’s easier. I might have been doing it the harder way this whole time, definitely works though. Thanks
Sweet, let us know how you get on.. I don't have any new flooring to test it on👌
Thank you so much for the time frame when to clean the haze off. You know how RUclips is, 17 videos later you still don't have the answer but you watched a whole lot of interesting unrelated stuff!
Thanks again, appreciate the answer/information!!!
All the best!!!!
Came to RUclips to look up this process. Your mix uses fewer ingredients, so I tried it first. Wow! Good stuff. Thank you!
You are saving my sanity! My apartment company is terrible, a pipe burst and all of my flooring was removed. Now it’s covered in grit that I had no idea how to remove no matter how much I swept and mopped. Thank you!
Hey Kristina, probably a job you didn’t want or need🙄 but I’m glad you found the video helpful and got your place sorted. Well done👌Kent
Same issue here . Also I’ve tiles newly tiles my granny flat and I mop but looks like it’s stained even if I step on the tiles with muddy shoes it stains !!! It’s driving me crazy I think I got so much gout haze hope this work
Your grout haze removal remedy has saved my sanity and my bank balance. It works! Still required some serious scrubbing as my porous tiles sucked up the grout film, but happy with the result. No more nanna arms either!!
Well done Sonia, that was a work out you hadn’t planned on😉 Kent
Thank you, I used white vinegar, it worked, resolved my frustration, saved $. great thank you!
That’s good to know, thanks H. N.👍Kent
I'll be trying this tomorrow when I get some of the stuff, The haze is really annoying me, Scrubbed with water but still shows! Thanks for the tip.
Hey Ryan, yeah water on its own just doesn’t seem to cut it! let us all know how you get on👍 cheers, Kent
I was afraid to mix everything together after reading the comments here. So i used 1:2 apple cider vinegar and water. A little elbow grease and it worked perfect!!
Well done Rayleana🤙that’s a good alternative recipe to use. Thanks, Kent
I'm not sure how Kent managed to get this mixture to work out of a spray bottle - the baking powder particles clogged up two of my spray bottles! Ended up just putting the whole mixture in a bucket and using a sponge and it worked. Thanks :)
Hey Shazia, I don’t know why either💁🏻♂️but that’s a great suggestion for the cluggy mixtures out there👌cheers, Kent
Use distilled water the baking soda should dissolve with vinegar. But that is like shooting yourself in the foot. Baking soda negates vinegar creates co2, mixing them creates inert by products. Use steel wool to clean your tile.
And by the way you mix vinegar with ammonia they offset each other as well. Ammonia is a base.
STOP PLAYING WITH CHEMICALS CHILDREN, WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS DUMB.
Works fantastico! We were about to buy $30.00 in product. Thank you!
That’s awesome Maestro, saving money - win! Thanks for the comment 👍Kent
well, my haze is well over a month old - (newly built home and tiles not cleaned properly....) I will certainly try this today and see how it goes!
Hey Margay, I’d love to know how you get on with ‘month old’ haze. Let us know when you’re done! 👍Kent
Did it work?
Same here mate moping doesn’t work if I walk over the tiles it stains from my shoes and can’t frkn mop it off
I'm trying it after over 30 days of grout haze on porcelain tile and some sort of special grout. The installer neglected to give me a hint or clue about grout haze.
I tried a scrub brush with a vinegar water spray, but didn't fully saturate the tile.
When I had the installer back to "fix some grout containing bubbles or areas of low or missing grout" he questioned how long the haze had been there. Then he had a private conversation with the installation supervisor, presumably it was that the grout haze would be an impossible task at this point.
However, I saw that the area he worked on and rinsed with copious amounts of water, it looked better and reflected grout haze was moved into the edges where he "mopped" and there were clear areas (not all clear, but remarkably different than the mottled appearance after me brushing after spraying vinegar then wiping). So I had hope!!!
I added a steam cleaner mop (using distilled water) followed by the mix you recommended, followed by rinsing small sections and drying mostly with a dry mop.
I tested 2 areas known to contain that mottled haze and it was pretty effective, but will need more of an effort to to get it all, but I really feel my floor can be saved! Thank you for your video. I so wish I'd had this detail a month ago.
Hey Lori, how did you get on with the rest of the haze? Any joy? Have a nice Christmas, Kent
@@InspireDIY not yet. I need more rinsing or I'm just moving it around. That said, that gives me hope it can still get fixed.
Installer neglected to tell me about cleaning the haze after installing. It’s been almost 3 weeks now. Have tried the vinegar and water mix yesterday. It looked ok while still wet but when it dried the haze was still there in some parts. Tiles are very porous and haven’t been sealed yet. Do I repeat it again and how long do I wait for the vinegar solution before I wipe off? I waited only 10 minutes then rinsed it with water. Should it be left for longer? I’m just afraid of discoloring the black porous tiles.
Also can I seal it immediately after the vinegar and water method?
We just finished removing grout haze with Aquamix grout haze remover. It worked!
hey Rita, So, you recommend Aquamix? what does this product cost? Thanks, Kent
@@InspireDIY I believe it was around $20 for a quart. I used it full strength. Test it first. I used a nylon scrub brush. I did find out later that AquaMix makes a product to apply BEFORE grouting called Grout Release. It should make cleanup easier after grouting. Unfortunately, it didn't take the haze off the grout lines. Now I have to paint the grout lines.
After reading all the comments I decided to try just Ammonia. Worked amazingly well. So happy. I thought I was going to have to use an emery board to file the haze off. I have done half a wall. I might try the vinegar on its own next. Then the vinegar and ammonia.
Hey Frieda, that's awesome, in the name of 'grout haze science' I would love for you to let us all know how you got on! Thanks a bunch, Kent
@@InspireDIY Hi Kent, Ammonia or Vinegar-the jury is still out! I first tried full-strength ammonia using a paper towel and was so pleased with the results that I continued doing more grouting knowing I could come back at the end and clean up the haze successfully. I then tried out full-strength vinegar as a test. Found it worked too. Which did I think was better? It was a tough choice so I went from tile to tile and alternated using ammonia and then on the next tile I used vinegar. I believe the ammonia was better at cutting through the initial tough haze but I liked the finish from the vinegar. These two products are opposites on the ph scale so together they would cancel each other out. I don’t use spray bottles as I don’t like putting chemicals in the air. My lungs object. So, window open, gloves on, then turn the bottle upside down to spill a little on a white paper towel, rub the tile, and voila! No coughing and no gagging. And no blue material left from a chux or other cloth. I also prefer the smell of ammonia to the smell of vinegar. But that just might be me. Both are cheap ways to clean. I also did the bag of vinegar tied onto the showerhead for 10 mins then washed it off with hand soap and water. It now looks brand new. I can’t wait to finish and get back to using my shower. Thank you for your video. It saved my bacon because I thought I was going to have to file the haze off one of my walls. You made it too easy.
@@itjustis well done - another Stella comment from Frieda.. thanks for testing it out and telling us all about it. Awesome job👌😉 Kent
I tried just using vinegar and ammonia and the results were fantastic. Rinsed it down after with clean water and sponge. Just pour in equal parts until it smells good with enough water to do the job and proceed.
Oh that's awesome Peter, well done, and thanks for the tip👍 Kent
Hi Peter. How long was the haze on? How much scrubbing was required? What was the ratio? Did you rinse with water after?
Thank you for sharing this information. Our bathroom wall is rough, what will i do ? Thank you for your response.
Hey Lolita, is it rough because of dried grout on the tile surface? If so avoid scraping with a metal blade (it scratches the tile), instead try to soak it and use a piece of Wood as a scraper because wood shouldn’t scratch the tile, and then finish with a nylon abrasive pad to finish, keeping it wet while doing so. Best of luck 👍 Kent
Does anyone know if this home made solution is okay to use on marble tile? My installer used gray grout but the marble that has white sections has a haze.
Hey mate, if in doubt you could try a dry nylon scouring pad, of course start gently and check the surface even though they claim nylon is ‘non-scratch’, I’ve done this method successfully on porcelain tiles. Best of luck. Kent
Hello, do you think this will work on grout haze that is 8 years old? Praying for a miracle!
Hey Wendy, it’s worth a try🤷♂️ if the tiles are rough or porous I think you will have more trouble removing it. Let us know how you get on👍 Kent
How'd this work? What worked?
Similar situation here.
FYI... vinegar and baking powder are too opposite in PH so when mix them together, they neutralized each other so you basically get nothing in return...
Yeah you are right, a satisfying fizz and then you are pretty much left with salt (and ammonia if you use this recipe), so why does it work so well? Others have been pretty happy with vinegar and water 1:1 ratio too! Thanks for the comment, Kent
Haijie You're not accounting for the very high pH of the ammonia. Vinegar, baking powder and soda, ammonia, and salt have been great DIY cleaners for generations.
Hey, do you know way to remove dirt from grout which got stuck into it?? We didn't knew not to walk on grout while it's been drying up...
Hey Alt2, all I can think of is to scrape the affected grout out and re-do! I hope someone on this comment space will have an easier solution for us! Best of luck, Kent
how do I clean the grout haze off my cabinet door?
thanks
What’s the door surface? (Laminate or timber) Is it cement based grout? How much and how old?
Vinegar and lemon juice is good. I would advice anyone to invest in steamers to clean, add a little vinegar to keep the opening from clogging due to water deposits.
That haze it a pain in the butt! Thanks for the tip
Hey Sandra, how did you get on with the grout haze, did you try out this mixture? Kent
I’m going to try this tomorrow when I clean a shower remodel.
By the way, I think you are absolutely gorgeous!
How did you get on with the clean?
Ps. Ya made me blush 😊 Kent
I love your videos man!!! 👍 :) :)
Can you use this BEFORE you seal the grout?
Yup, go for it. Kent
I grouted my tiles floor tiles Matt rough texture .
I wiped the grout left over twice and I can see I left heaps around the grout liens so I’m like I’ll mop it one more time after a month. !
And now I can’t get it off will this help ?
Well Saif, that doesn’t sound great - and I’d love to know if this mix helps you out. Have a go, best of luck. Kent
@@InspireDIY didn’t work lol . Aquamix cement grout haze remover !! $60 for 3 litres work good .. min is so so bad I had to spray it full strength leave it for 15 min then scrub it off not hard but scrub with a white scrubber worked like magic :) also used a Fkn a blade to make sure it all forms off it was a nightmare
@@InspireDIY the bi carbon doesn’t mix it stays on the bottom of spray bottom and I swear on it’s own works like magic spray and leave for ten. Minutes I used vinegar on my walls it helped abit
@@InspireDIY I used aqua mix haze remover cement haze remover.. sprayed it full strength on tiels . Waited 15 min then a got. A bottle with aqua mix and half water half half ratio 1/1 and scrubbed it slightly worked great
I will be trying this!! I am doing black grout on white peel and stick tiles and they are porous af! The haze has been driving me crazy!
Hey Petitasmr. Let us know how you get on …best of luck mate 👍Kent
We just had tile installed and we cleaned within 48 hours... we have some areas that look dirty but no obvious film haze...almost looks like paw prints in some areas...no idea what it is or what to do
Hey coqueto, possible still more grout haze sitting on the tile hey? Could you ask at the tile/adhesive/grout retailer for their opinion? (Take photos with you) best of luck. Kent
Does this work on haze that's a year old?
Well Jon, there’s one way to find out🤔. In the name of science, let us know how you get on. Kent
I have looked at the grout haze for 5 yrs now - hope it’s not too late to use this method 😊
Oh dear Theresa - it may be.
Vinegar is the most important element in this recipe because of the acidity so let it soak (with or without baking soda) and scrub the area while it does it’s good thing👍 Let us all know how you get on. Kent
@@InspireDIY thank you Kent - will do 🙂
@@Tweeza57 did this method work for you ?
Would this work on marble tile?
Hey Daramis, I’d avoid vinegar on marble tile or any bathroom cleaners with chlorine.
Baking soda and/or dish-washing detergent is ok.
Best of luck bud, Kent
So how much is 1/4 or 1/2 cup
Hey again Alt2, well google tells me that 1/4 cup is 'bout 60mls and 1/2 cup would be twice that. that's the limit of my mathematical abilities. cheers, Kent
Will this only work for fresh grouted tile? I tiled my bathroom thought it looked good, came back the next day and its hazey. So i guess my question is will this work for day old haze?
Hey Patrick, that's a great question! The pro's say to remove the grout haze within 10 days. Cheers, Kent
@@InspireDIY thank you
Hi, what happened if I left mine for over 2 weeks? Will the solution still work? Thanks
Hey Chairina, I have never tried.. but there's one way to find out!! Let us all know how you get on👍Kent
@@InspireDIY I got mine done about 18days ago and realised that the grout haze looking pretty bad now.
Can you help? Ajax stained my grout...
Before I found your grout haze removal remedy, I used Ajax on my floors. Bad idea. Not only did it not help with grout haze, I now have a green stain on my newly laid grey grout. Bleach has not been very successful. Your grout haze remedy isn't working on this stain.
Can you or any one help??
Oh dear Sonia, fingers crossed you find a solution 🤞, best of luck - Kent
@@InspireDIY You can purchase a product called grout renew or grout refresh. They both are colored grout sealers that you "paint onto the grout lines" covering up the discolored grout. It will also seal your grout and will last for years.
So, why does this work? Both Ammonia (pH 11) and Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate, pH 9) work against the vinegar (which is just diluted acetic acid, pH 2.4). Essentially, you've created a buffer with a low pH. But not a low (ie, a stong as) acetic acid alone. I also imagine the %of vinegar is critical too. thanks
Well Jeffery, you are clearly smarter than me, I went cross eyed just reading your msg! Yes I agree it seems contradictory to combine these two acidic and alkaloid products, so why does it work so well 🤔 what would you do differently? Kent
Thank you so much, this is very helpful. I have baking soda, water, and vinegar. I need ammonia anyway so it won't be one of those one-time purchase products.
Mine are non-porous white subway bathroom tiles, nothing high-grade or fancy. They tend to hold up and shine up well when clean.
Will keep you posted! Thanks again.
Best to you.
Awesome PJ, let’s us know how you get on👍Kent
Is that epoxy grout or regular sanded cement grout
Hey Sergio, it's standard cement grout, this one is 'Davco Sanitized Colourgrout' ...it was on the shelf and the right colour so I bought it 👍 Kent
Does anyone know if it works without the baking soda?
The baking soda gives it a nice little fizz when you mix it.. but technically doesn't add any benefit as it turns to salt with vinegar (if I remember right🤔) , I'd like to know how you get on without it. Let us all know👍 Kent
@@InspireDIY You're getting a fuzz because the acid (vinegar) and the base (baking soda) )are neutralizing each other. It would be worth trying it without the baking soda or only a fraction that is much much less than the amount of vinegar used. If the solution works without adding a powder to it, that much easier to mix.
Tip: when dealing with liquids that could potentially splash, it's best to use eye protection such as goggles, as in swimming. They seal around your eyes, not just the getting
That's a great safety tip somethingoutdoors, cheers mate. Kent
Thanks for the tip
You are very welcome TJ👍👍
Going to try this on my vinyl floors
Hey That’s Charming, how did it go?
@@InspireDIY it didn’t work 🥴 I don’t know what to do
Hmm 🤔 not sure from here mate.. how did you end up with grout haze in your vinyl?
Any advice from others welcome👍
Does cloudy ammonia work? Apparently ammonia is a controlled substance in Australia
Hey Maniachist, yeah it does 👍, cloudy ammonia is cloudy because it’s not pure, instead diluted and mixed with a little detergent for home use. Go for it! Kent
I have 2400 square feet to clean. Hope it works.
Best of luck Jorge - hope it goes well👌 Kent
Will this work with dried grout that had been left on tiles?
Hey gjrp18, no, you will need to scrape off the excess grout first😬. This is only effective on the haze. If you find a solution can you let us all know? Thanks so much, Kent
Seems like a good idea but I tried 3 spray bottles and it blocked up all 3. Given up.
Hey Baz, Very strange💁🏻♂️ do you reckon some part of the mixture is blocking the spray nozzle?
@@InspireDIY I think it has to be the soda. I used Bi-Carb but my friend Google says that they are identical. The spray bottles were prior and then work for a couple pumps and then just block. Must be the Bi-Carb. I just wonder why no one else has mentioned it?
@@barrysbuzz you can try removing haze with just vinegar/water mix.. as this is still acidic 👍cheers for letting us all know. Kent
@@InspireDIY Cheers Kent.
What about matte porcelain tiles?
Use phosphoric acid and water mixed 50:50, spray on, leave for 2 mins, lightly rub with a cloth to make sure all grout cement is loose, wipe up with paper towels, wash with water to neutralize acid, Hope this helps! Kent
@@InspireDIYwill Vinegar and ammonia not work on matte porcelain tiles? Phosphoric acid is best?
Mixing baking soda into vinegar neutralizes the acid and removes the abrasive soda. So why put them into the mix???
Hey Roy, that's true! ... so why does it work so well? either Soda or vinegar may work on their own too.
Here's a comment from Joshua (a 20 yr Tiling Professional)
'- 1/2 parts white vinegar
-1/2 parts water
Then after using the cleaner, take a dry towel and wipe down before cleaner completely dries. Wait 24-48 hours after grouting.'
baking soda + vinegar = salt water basically, so you've successfully cleaned grout with ammonia and salt water 🤷♀️
True. So why does it work so well?
@@InspireDIY because ammonia is a good cleaner by itself 😂
This didn’t work for me at all.
Just want I needed thank you
You’re welcome Francine🙂 Kent
*Guuuuuud...*
Hey Mahnoor, thanks …I think 🤔 🤣
@@InspireDIY 😂😅🤣
Didn't work
Hey Rita, how old was the grout haze that you were trying to remove? Kent
I used Vinager and Bakin soda only.
Hey Sonia, how did it work for you?
Because we are finding out so much cancer causing chemicals in household cleaners, I would omit the ammonia.
I googled it and it said to never mix aminos and vinegar , but I figured someone could clear that up for me here . Just wanna make sure I’m not gonna die
Hey Drugs, I believe you can make chlorine gas from mixing ammonia and bleach 💁🏻♂️ not completely sure. Any opinions from wannabe chemists out there?
I think the safe way to do it would be to add those to water so you wouldn't have a concentrated mixture.
when you must vinegar and baking soda together, they simply turn to water.
that is some ugly looking sliver cuts
Hey mate, yeah they are.. had never noticed them until you mentioned it🫤 haha, cheers
Question. Will this solution remove the pigment from colored grout?
hey bruce, like they always say on packaging 'try it in a non-conspicuous place first'. I personally wouldn't be worried at all as the pigment is blended in and throughout the grout, as opposed to a layer on top like paint. Best of luck mate, Kent
Thanks!
@@InspireDIY