Cleaning Newly laid tiles

Maggiemoo_2 · 29 June 2006 at 1:41PM

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

windym_2 · 29 June 2006 at 2:31PM

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 · 29 June 2006 at 2:54PM

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 · 29 June 2006 at 3:01PM

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.