Cleaning brand new grout in shower
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jun 07, 2013It sounds as though it was not properly sealed. Had it been the stain would not have set in. seeing this is new shower, I would simply using a grout saw remove the offending area and regrout once again. Then to be sure reseal the area. You know its done correctly when it no longer soaks in. Sometimes a few sealings is required. Be sure to wet the entire floor with the sealer and not just the grout. depending upon the type of tile you are using it too will absorb moisture and stain as well.Helpful Reply
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Home Repair Tutor on Jun 08, 2013Hi @Rebekah H , Woodbridge gives awesome advice. I'd like to add a tip that helped me and several other people. Try mixing OxiClean or any oxygenated bleach with water. You can make it into a paste or slurry and apply it to the "pooped on grout". Let it sit for 30 minutes then rinse with water. If you're concerned about the oxygenated bleach hurting your tiles you could test it on a scrap piece since you just had them installed. But oxygenated bleach doesn't discolor like normal bleach does and I had no issues with our tile. Here's a post I did on this topic (it was an experiment) that might help http://www.homerepairtutor.com/clean-ceramic-tile-and-grout/ If this doesn't work then go with Woodbridge's suggestion :)Helpful Reply
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Tile Excellence Inc on Jun 08, 2013all great answers and advice but as a last resort whenever I have grout to be cleaned I find the quickest and most effective is muratic acid found in the swimming pool section or the masonary section of the hard ware store. mix 2 parts whater to 1 part acid in spray bottle and apply to stain let it bubble for 3 to 5 minutes and rince with water. Always use causion when working with acid as not to get it on your skin or in eyes. this is a last resort if the other 2 methods above dont give you the results you need regardsHelpful Reply
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