Removing Stains from ceramic Tile
One of the regular complaints about tile flooring is stains occurring due to
kitchen mishaps.
These stains can sometimes penetrate the porous finish and become quite
difficult to remove.
Usually, bleach and other oxidants are used in these cases to remove these deep
and tough stains.
But in the case of deeply saturated stains and hard water marks, bleach doesn't
always work.
Consider these options as well:
There is an alternate means of removing stains from tile � Diluted Muriatic
Acid. Muriatic acid
has been regularly used by professionals for decades to treat and remove
various types of tough
stains from tile and stone surfaces. When used in domestic locations, it is
necessary to ventilate
the area and to be very careful with this acidic agent. Heavy gloves, eye
protection, and mask
must be used. Dilute the acid to a 60% acid and 40% water solution. Apply the
mixture and scrub
the area with a toothbrush or a soft bristle brush. Once the stain is removed,
quickly wash the
area and discard the remaining mixture in a safe and proper manner.
Replacing the Grout
If a persistent stain appears in your grout, you can try removing it by
following the same steps
mentioned above. However, for grout stains that can�t be removed with a regular
procedure,
removal of grout from that particular area is recommended. This can be done
quickly and
effectively by using a small grout remover, which can be bought from any home
improvement
store.
When the stained grout has been removed, there will be a space that needs to be
filled. You can
take a grout sample to one of your local stores and try to get the closest
match. Once you have
the material, pour the dry mixture in the cavity you have created. If the color
matches to your
liking, vacuum the dry mixture out. Make a small batch of grout by following
the directions
provided on the box. Use a gloved finger to firmly apply the grout to the
damaged area. Wipe
the area with a clean and damp sponge.