How To Remove Grout Sealer

When you have your floors tiled, grout is added to keep the tiles in place and to add a decorative flair.  

Because grout is porous, all matter of dirt and grime can seep into the grout.  Thus, grout sealer is added to protect the grout.  

Sometimes, however, it is necessary to either change or clean the grout if has become worn or if it turns a distasteful color. This requires that you remove the grout sealer first. 

To learn how to remove grout sealer, here are some tips.

While there are many products available to remove grout sealer, some of which are quite toxic in nature, there are several methods you can use to safely remove the grout sealer.

One way is to take a brush and scrub the sealer with a mild cleaning liquid. This may take a bit of elbow grease to finish the job.

Another method is to use a product called ‘Oil Eater.” This completely removes tile sealer in one go.

Some homeowners have also used vinegar and water (half vinegar to half water), while others have used Clorox to remove the tile sealer. 

Before using these products, it is recommended that you talk to the company that installed the tile to ascertain if these products will damage the tiles.