Cleaning dried grout from tiles

[xanderma]

We've just had our bathroom retiled, and the tiler didn't clean the excess grout properly from the surface of the tiles. There is a thin film over every tile, which I am finding hard to remove. Elbow grease works on some areas, but not on the worst bits. The tiles are very shiny, and I don't want to scratch them. Any suggestions?

[gardenknowin]

a) Get the "tiler" back to sort it out -it's his/her responsibility to finish the job;

b) Try a mix of plain white flour and water, using 00 grade wire wool (gently) followed by a damp sponge, then polish with a lint free cloth.

[ursula62]

I used a non stick pan scourer to remove the excess grout from my kitchen tiles.

[woofgang]

I used these on my tiles. You need to test on a spare tile first as they can tke the shine off if not used carefully but I had no problem and they did it easily.

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukgasp/frameset.asp?dept=ukHG

QVC offer a 30 day money back guarantee so if you don't want them send them back and all you are out is the p and p.

These things are amazing. Its a kind of microfibre, you use them with plain water and they will clean and polish loads of things. Just one in the supermarket costs 2 to 3 quid, so these are also a deal

Should add that I don't work for QVC or the manufacturer!!!

[woofgang]

sorry, the link doesn't take you all the way. when you have clicked on the link put 822056 in the site search box to take you to the page

[WendyS]

I would definitely get back to your workman and ask him to finish the job properly. I suppose you've paid him by now? If not, I'd withhold some of the money until the task is completed to your satisfaction.

[geo0939]

I'd say gardenknowin has got it just about right. The finest of wire wools will not damage your ceramic tiles.

[xanderma]

Thank you everyone for your advice. I tried non-stick pan scourers, as I already had some in the house & they worked fine. You're right, I should really call the guy back, but "if you want a job doing...." and all that - I'd really rather know it's done properly than suffer a grudging, grumpy old man in the house - I've got one of those already!