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Cleaning Newly laid tiles

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Hi there, husband has just tiled our whole bathroom. The walls tiles are white matt. We seem to have quite a lot of dust over them left over from grouting. Can anyone recommend something that I can clean them with. They feel rough when I try to use a sponge on them but should I just keep going - don't want to scratch them.
thanks :confused::confused:

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  • windym_2
    windym_2 Posts: 5,261 Forumite
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    Hi, the dust from the grout can be wiped away with a dry cloth. If you have lumps of grout left then you will have to use a warm soapy cloth and a little elbow grease. As long as you use a soft cloth, you will not scratch them. Hopefully others may have helpful ideas. Hth.
  • Maggiemoo_2
    Maggiemoo_2 Posts: 79 Forumite
    It is the lumps that are the problem. But you think just soapy water would do it. Many thanks, will give it a go.
  • windym_2
    windym_2 Posts: 5,261 Forumite
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    I would be persistent with it. You may need to give it a bit of help with your fingernails, but serious elbow grease should do it. Don't use anything like Cif as it will scratch.
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,395 Forumite
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    Hope you have not used tile and grout:eek:
  • Debt_Free_Chick
    Debt_Free_Chick Posts: 13,276 Forumite
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    I've removed lumpy grout with an old credit card, using it as a scraper
    Warning ..... I'm a peri-menopausal axe-wielding maniac ;)
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