The Foggy Floor
You just installed Statuario Platina polished tiles. They should be mirror-bright. Instead, they look dull, cloudy, and streaky. This is Grout Haze—a thin film of cement dust left behind after sponging.
The Fix: Acid Wash
Water won't remove it. You need a mild acid to dissolve the cement film.
1. Wait: Ensure the grout joints are fully cured (at least 3-7 days).
2. The Chemical: Use a specialized "Grout Haze Remover" (Sulfamic or Phosphoric Acid based). Do not use Muriatic Acid—it is too harsh and can burn chrome fixtures.
3. The Scrub: Dilute the cleaner. Apply to the floor. Agitate with a nylon scrub pad (white or blue, not green). Let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. The Rinse: This is critical. Vacuum up the dirty slurry with a wet-vac. Then rinse with clean water. If you just mop it, you are spreading the haze around.
Epoxy Haze Warning
If you used Epoxy Grout, acid won't work. You need a specialized "Epoxy Haze Remover" solvent. You must act fast (within 24 hours), or the haze essentially becomes permanent plastic on your tile.
