Textured tile grout problem

[Frazer Gould]

I recently purchased some black floor tiles from Topps and have grouted them with a grey grout. The tiles are riven but also the surface is non-slip (matt finish). I could not see the problem as I worked but in a couple of awkward places I didn't remove all of the surplus grout (I thought I had but with using a damp cloth the tiny holes filled with grout were not easy to see). Now it has dried the small pin pricks of grout are visible. I have tried vigorous rubbing with a sponge, green pan scrubber and even a brass brush (started to leave brass on the surface so did not pursue that one!). Any ideas how I can remove this problem?

 

[Dumbo]

Grout haze remover. Read the instructions and follow to the letter it is an acid based product . Topps will sell it although topps range of fila products is a fit range . You may be better of going to a local tile shop .

 

[WetSaw]

Fila Deterdek . Other grout haze removers are available..

 

[Waluigi]

Try this cloth.

Wash Up Wiz Vegetable Scrubber & Net Scourer | Lakeland - https://www.lakeland.co.uk/8904/Wash-Up-Wiz-Net-Scourer

 

[Glynn]

How the heck did a tiler find a use for a vegetable scrubber? This could spell the end for Lithofin Bob. Don't tell your wife she will have you preparing the evening meal whilst at work. No doubt there will be all sorts of veggy comments to follow.

 

[Waluigi]

I found out about this cloth from my customer after a bathroom install. I originally thought I had a leek.

 

[Boggs]

Typical plumber, leaving the customer to clean the grout off properly. 😛😀

 

[Glynn]

Will it be any good for wiping down my Border Caulie after a walk?

 

[Middlesex Tiles]

Will it be any good for wiping down my Border Caulie after a walk?

After he's bean for a walk.

 

[Waluigi]

Walking a dog in this weather!

It’s supposed to be dry To-marrow

 

[Tile Shop]

 

[Time's Ran Out]

You lot will have to turnip it in or I will use my new powers to edit this post!
So lettuce have no more!

 

[Waluigi]

Calm down old bean

 

[Albert]

Stop sprouting off

 

[Waluigi]

Peas could we move on now

 

[John Benton]

Did you first notice the leek when the plasterboard started ca-rotting

 

[Middlesex Tiles]

O.Kale, O.Kale, lets parsnip this in the bud.

 

[Frazer Gould]

Amongst the replies to my original some of which were more funny than informative (not complaining) and given some had found useless products I thought this humble DIY'er might tell what I found. When in doubt I asked British Ceramic Tile for their advice and they sold me a product from Tileasy - Residual Grout Remover. It has 10% Hydrochloric acid and it works perfectly. I diluted it 1:2 parts water - no more residual grout. Given the relatively high concentration of acid the usual precautions should be taken. Thanks everyone.

 

[Unused Account 1]

When using a washboy dont get this problem