How to Clean Epoxy Grout

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Epoxy grout is the most resilient type of grout and is mostly resistant to mold and stains. Basic cleaning should easily keep epoxy grout well-maintained, so long as you don’t use bleach on colored grout. The biggest threat is epoxy grout haze, a layer of epoxy grout that gets stuck on the adjacent tile during installation. The hardness of epoxy grout makes this very difficult to remove if you don’t act shortly after installation.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Cleaning Colored Grout

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  1. Mix one cup (.23 L) warm water, one cup (.23 L) vinegar, and one tablespoon dishwashing liquid. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and shake it up to ensure that it is evenly distributed. [1]
  2. Be sure not to miss any spots. You want the cleaner to be able to sit on the grout for a while to sanitize it and remove dirt. [2]
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  3. You don’t want the cleaning solution to dry. But step away for a bit to give it some time to work on the dirt. [3]
  4. Use either an old tooth brush or soft bristle scrub brush. Get between the cracks and rub with a circular motion. Be mindful not to miss any spots. [4]
  5. Use a rag or sponge to wiped down the grout. Try to remove excess water and cleaning solution.
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Cleaning White Grout

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  1. Open a window or turn on a fan. Keep doors open. You don’t want to be in a confined space with bleach. [5]
  2. You don’t want your skin to come into direct contact with the bleach. Bleach can cause skin burns.
  3. Mix one cup (.23 L) of bleach with three cups (.7 L) of water and one teaspoon of dishwashing detergent. Mix it in a bucket that you can dip your brush in.
  4. Dunk a soft-bristle brush into the bleach. Then, rub the grout in a circular motion. [8]
  5. Use a clean wet sponge to wipe down the surface, removing the bleach. You do not want the bleach to sit on the surface indefinitely. [9]
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Method 3
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Cleaning Epoxy Grout Haze

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  1. The durability that makes epoxy grout so resilient can haunt you if you allow the haze to settle in on your tile. Try to clean the haze within 12-24 hours of installation. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to remove the haze. [10]
  2. There are cleaners specifically designed for picking up grout haze. Purchase them online or at a specialty hardware store. Follow the instruction on the box, mixing the cleaner with cool water. [11]
  3. Dip a white scrub pad in the cleaner and then rub the tile with the pad. Avoid coming into contact with the grout as much as possible. Though it is unlikely that you will need to reapply grout, you don’t want the cleaner to accidentally pick up any of the grout. [12]
  4. After the cleaner has been applied, use a separate sponge to wide down the surface, picking up the residue. Regularly soak and squeeze the sponge to remove dirt. [13]
  5. Give the tile a few minutes to dry. If the cleaner picked some haze, but more remains, try using it again until all the haze is gone. [14]
  6. Using sand can damage the tile, but can remove grout haze when other methods fail. Mix silica sand, detergent, and water until they form a paste. Use a sponge or scrub pad to thoroughly scrub the haze off the tile. Rinse the area off after the haze has been removed.
    • Mix approximately one part detergent for every fourteen parts of water. Add enough sand that the solution becomes thick. [15]
    • Only use this method when it seems absolutely necessary.
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      7. ↑ Art Fricke. Home Renovation & Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 1 July 2020.
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      1. ↑ https://www.mapei.com/public/US/linedocument/TB_Removing_Grout_Haze-EN.pdf
      2. ↑ https://laticrete.com/~/media/support-and-downloads/technical-datasheets/tds198.ashx?la=en
      3. ↑ https://www.daltile.com/information/care-and-maintenance
      4. ↑ https://laticrete.com/~/media/support-and-downloads/technical-datasheets/tds198.ashx?la=en
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      To clean colored epoxy grout, mix water, vinegar, and dishwashing liquid. Put this solution in a spray bottle and apply it to the grout. After 15 minutes, clean the grout with a soft-bristle scrub brush and rinse it with a clean rag. To clean white grout, mix bleach, water, and dishwashing detergent in a bucket. Dip a soft-bristled brush into the bleach solution and rub the grout in a circular motion. Rinse the bleach out with a clean, wet sponge. For tips on how to clean epoxy grout haze, keep reading!

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