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  1. 9th December 2006, 08:43 PM #1
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    Hi,I've just had my bathroom tiled and was wondering what the best way is to clean the tiles? There is a bit of residue grout on the tiles. Someone told me vinegar and water?
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    Someone told you right. But the sooner the better. As the grout haze begins to set harder, it will be harder to remove. If it gets really hard in spots, you may want to try a pumice stone. Good luck.
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    Dilute Hydrochloric acid(muriatic acid/spirits of salts) is what's usually used.

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    If its been done properly the haze should polish of with a dry cloth...

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    I mixed some vinegar and water and washed the tiles today. It is definitely much better. The tiles are unglazed and the grout is a little more difficult to remove. I'll probably have to do it again a couple more times.
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    I would be contacting the tiler and and get him back to finnish the job he started
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    SWMBO????

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