Talk to the professional floor installer to find out the setting time for the grout. Most cement and ready-mixed grouts dry within 24 hours.
You may need an extra pair of hands to help you rub the tiles with the cheesecloth, especially if you are removing grout haze off a large area.
You can also try swiping a damp terry cloth over the grout haze to wet it. Then, use another damp terry cloth to remove the grout haze once it is wet.
Make sure you use a scrub pad that is soft and made of nylon. You do not want the scrubber to scratch the surface of the tiles. Use the scrub pad to loosen up any grout haze caught between the tile and the grout. Then, swipe the mop over the area to remove the grout haze.
Scrub the grout haze off with a mop, making sure you remove any excess cleaning solution on the floor. You can also use a nylon scrub pad to get rid of any hardened grout haze on the tiles.
If you have tiles made of stone, do not wait a day for the grout to set before you remove the haze. Instead, clean the grout haze as soon as the installation is done, as the grout haze will be harder to remove on stone tiles if it dries overnight.
Dry the floor as soon as it has been rinsed, as you do not want excess water to remain on the flooring. Excess water can damage the tiles and the grout, especially if it has recently been installed.
Speak to the professional floor installer to find out how long the grout will take to set. You can also contact the manufacturer of the grout for this information. Most epoxy grout takes 4 to 14 days to cure.
Avoid using a green tile sponge, as it may transfer color to the grout. Look for a professional grout cleaner and white tile sponge at a tile store, local hardware store, or online. Get an eco-friendly cleaner that is easy to apply. Eco-friendly cleaners usually do not contain toxic ingredients that can be bad for your health and for the tiles.
You can also consult a professional floor cleaner if you need more information.
