Cleaning tile cement from slate floor tiles

[Unregistered]

I have had black slate tiles laid in my kitchen. They have been finished with grey cement/grout. Some of this mixture has gone into the tile and I am finding it impossible to remove. Any tips?

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[doitright]

Hello UNREGISTERED Guest :)

Tip #1: Please register.
Tip #2: Please give us a 1st name.
Tip #3: Have you tried a solution of 50/50 vinegar & water? :)

[Misfire22]

yes, I have tried vinegar & water. It does take some of the marks off but it has embedded in the timy pores of the tile which I cant remove.

[Unregistered]

I have a similar problem on ceramic tile.

My tile is a dark rust brown and the grout is a light grey. I'm wondering what would happen if one dyed the unremovable grout?

[John Rupich]

May want to try an enhancing sealer to darken the grout if you cannot remove it. Test in a small area to see if it helps. It will also darken the slate really nice.

[Misfire22]

Thanks you for your advice. Where do I get the enhancer from and what is it called?

[doitright]

Hi Misfire :)

There are many on the market. Aqua Mix has a product called Enrich and Seal. Mbstone also has an enhancer that can be ordered on the internet. ;)