How to remove efflorescence from tile and grout.

If water is trapped under the tile and the grout is sealed with a non-breathing seal, it can cause it to turn white or cloudy.If this is the case, you have to remove the seal.You might have to replace the grout if the seal is deep.

How do you remove the haze from the tiles?A bucket, scrubby sponge, and a mop are all you need to clean the grout haze.Put a solution of one part vinegar to four parts warm water in a bucket.The haze is on the floor.

efflorescence is the movement of salt or minerals to the surface of porous material and forms a coating.It's possible that the grout was exposed to too much water before the polymers had a chance to combine.

You don't install tile over a concrete slab that has a water problem unless it is fixed first.You can waterproof the slab to keep the water out of the joints that can cause efflorescence.