Clean Grout From Slate Floor Tiles

Tile and stone sealant can be purchased at tile stores.

Clean grout from slate floor tiles.

Apply two or three coats of sealant over the stone or grout with a string mop. As you scour keep the pad wet with plenty of water. Grout is worked into the space with a damp sponge and the remainder of the grout is cleaned from the surface. Slate is a durable stone but it can be porous depending on the quality.

Use caution as wet tiled floors can be very slippery. These small particles can act like grits of sandpaper wearing down the protective sealer and making tiny scratches in the tiles every time the floor is walked on. Let it sit for five or ten minutes then scrub with a soft scrub pad not steel wool or a soft bristled. Your grout is probably discolored by a gradual buildup of dirt and grime.

You can clean slate floors regularly with a dust mop a broom and a damp mop. Pour a small amount of water directly onto the tile floor to rinse the solution off the grout. Wring thoroughly as too much water can damage. 5 use a rag to wipe the grout to remove any leftover residue or dirt.

It has a beautiful weathered dark look that matches both rustic and contemporary homes. Don t worry you can bring back the brightness of the grout by using a 50 50 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide. Mix equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle and spray onto any stains. Spray the solution on the grout and let it soak for about ten minutes.

Cleaning the slate is easy but now you have to clean that grout. Wet the grout that remains with clean water and scour the surface of the tile with a damp nylon scouring pad. If you fail to thoroughly clean the slate tile surface after grouting the grout can. Commercial grout cleaner is available but be certain the cleaner does not contain bleach before using it on colored grout.

Slate is one of the most desirable natural stone floors and it s easy to see why. Protect your hands with rubber gloves and dip your cheesecloth or terry cloth in water. Rinse the tile with clean water. Ideally you should dust mop your slate floor every day and damp mop it once a week.