Info Graphic showing what chemicals are compatible with what materials - Tile & Grout Care Guide. When to use and when not to use.
What Chemicals to use:
Cleaning Grout
You can use a very wide range of chemicals to clean grout
Acid works best for lighter colored grout. Surfaces need to be neutralized after cleaning.
Alkaline works best for dark colored grout. Surfaces do not need to be nuetralized after cleaning.
HappyGrout's Grout Cleaner is compatible with lighter and darker grout colors, it will not etch dark colors, and does not darken light grout colors. Surfaces do not need to be neutralized after cleaning.
Sealing Grout
Manufactured Tile
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Can use Acid, Neutral PH, Alkaline
When to use acid -
When to use neutral ph -
When to use alkaline -
Do not seal tile
For Grout, can use Solvent, Water-base, & Color sealer
Natural Stone
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Can only use neutral ph -
Sealing tile mandatory
Types of sealer for tile - enhancing, natural look
For Grout, can use solvent, water-base, & color sealer *stone must be sealed before grout color sealer is installed
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