- Dissipates efflorescence with organic acid treatment
- Suitable for granite, ceramic, porcelain, cement grout and more
- Offers up to 100 to 300 sq. ft./qt.
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Price:
$998
Product Overview
Aqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover is an easy-to-use, phosphoric acid treatment designed to remove cement grout haze, mortar residue and efflorescence. Effective for the removal of most-hard water stains and rust. Also removes cement grout and mortar residue from tile, concrete and masonry.
- Easy-to-use organic acid treatment
- Dissolves efflorescence
- Covers approximately 100 to 300 sq. ft. per quart depending on dilution
- Product may etch, lighten or change the color of cementitious material, metallic glazes and some natural stones
- Use for cement grout, granite, slate, ceramic, porcelain, quarry tile and more
- No phosphates
Product Overview
- Dissipates efflorescence with organic acid treatment
- Suitable for granite, ceramic, porcelain, cement grout and more
- Offers up to 100 to 300 sq. ft./qt.
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| Brand | Custom Building Products | Traction Wash | Rejuvenate | Traction Wash |
| Name | Aqua Mix 1 Qt. Cement Grout Haze Remover | 1 Qt. Heavy Duty Tile and Grout Cleaner | Tile and Grout Deep Cleaner | 1 Gal. Heavy Duty Tile and Grout Cleaner |
| Price | $998 | $1204 | $1781 | $1999 |
| Ratings | (161) | (18) | (251) | (25) |
| Features | No Additional Features | Alcohol Free,Odorless | Residue Free,Streak Free | Alcohol Free,Odorless |
| Recommended Surfaces | Concrete,Granite,Grout,Porcelain,Slate,Tile | Metal,Plastic,Rubber,Tile,Wood | Marble,Porcelain,Tile | Metal,Plastic,Rubber,Tile,Wood |
| Concentrated or Ready to Use | Concentrated | Concentrated | Ready to use | Concentrated |
| Product Form | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid |
| Helps Remove | Dust | Dirt,Dust,Scuff Marks,Water Spots | Dust | |
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| Price | $998 | $1204 | $1781 | $1999 |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Product Size
32 OZ-Ounce
Details
Concentrated or Ready to Use
Concentrated
Features
No Additional Features
Pack Size
1
Product Form
Liquid
Recommended Surfaces
Concrete,Granite,Grout,Porcelain,Slate,Tile
Returnable
180-Day
Scent
Other
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications and Listings
No Certifications or Listings
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Product
Questions & Answers
60Questions24Answers
Would it remove stains from dried-out dirty (grout) water?
Asked by Val March 31, 20203
AnswersMy Bathroom Grouting is very black and, I am tried to clean every week. Please let me can I use this product for my bathroom.
can this product be used on natural bluestone?
Asked by johnnybroc June 29, 20193
AnswersAqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover is suitable for use on natural bluestone. For further assistance please contact our technical services department at 1 800 282 8786 option 3.
How much to dilute with water?
Asked by Turbo March 5, 20183
AnswersThis item is premixed and does not require dilution. However, you will want to use gloves as it will burn your skin if you are in contact with it for any length of time. I suggest wiping several tiles at once with the remover where there's a wet thin film on them, letting them sit for about ten seconds, then scrubbing the tiles with a scrub brush or sponge. It works well. Keep a clean bucket of water near you so you can clean the cleaner off the tiles when they're clean.
can this product be used on glass???
Asked by Betty February 11, 20173
AnswersI can't tell if the prior two negative responses are assumptions based upon Aqua Mix not including glass in its product application material description, but Custom Building Product's Care & Maintenance department said that it could be applied to glass. Just to be safe, test it on a more inconspicuous area first to see its affects upon the glass and haze. If you have frosted glass, which is harder to remove grout haze from, and it doesn't work then I would return it to HD for a refund.
is this product safe being used on aluminum tile
Asked by doug March 5, 20202
Answerslike any product I would try it in a incospicuos place but I think it will as long as you dont let it dry on there
is this safe to use on vinyl tile?
Asked by 1234 July 17, 20192
AnswersAqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover is suitable for use on most vinyl tile. For further assistance please contact our technical services department at 1 800 282 8786 option 3.
The grout haze remover whitewashed my new dark ceramic tiles and turned my grout white. Was is th...
Asked by unhappy November 9, 20172
Answersyou obviously didn't follow the directions, if you haven't sealed it yet you may be able to use the same product to clean up the tile ,as for the grout ,im sorry my fellow diy'er enjoy the contrast of dark tile and light grout
CAN IT BE USED ON USED BRICK
Asked by GARYK November 1, 20202
AnswersAqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover can be used on brick. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 3.
How long after using the Cement Grout Haze Remover should I wait before sealing the grout?
Asked by Meli June 25, 20182
AnswersGrout first. Wipe off excess grout. Let grout cure then use the Haze remover
After applying the sanded grout on porcelain tile, per directions and cleaning multiple times. I ...
Asked by Woody November 6, 20202
AnswersAqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover is not recommended for removing sealer residue. We would suggest the use of Aqua Mix Nanoscrub. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 3.
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
AMAZING!
September 6, 2020
I had tiled my floor and grouted it for the first time ever, and i left a LOT of grout haze. Heavy in a lot of areas. I tried just using warm water and a sponge, and it did nothing. I put half of this cleaner and half water into a spray bottle and let it sit on about 8 tiles at a time for a couple minutes, wiped with a sponge, and it came off with such ease. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!
Magic in a bottle
August 30, 2020
I recently had tile installed in my home. I was told that it was cleaned after installation and it looked clean until I saw it at a certain angle in the sun. I tried cleaning it with my swifter wet jet, but it was still there. Looked it up and found out it was grout haze. Purchased this cleaner and it worked like magic. It does take a lot of time and elbow grease, but it’s worth it. The picture shows the area where I cleaned compared to the area that had not been cleaned yet. Big difference!
amazing!!
April 24, 2020
This stuff works SO GOOD!! We just bought it and came home to use it and the results are immediate. We just laid dark gray tile and the grout haze was everywhere. We mopped several times with very little improvement. Used this product as directed (mostly) with a 1:1 product to water ratio. We used a rag mop to both wet the surface and clean off the product. That worked great! We did approximately 5’x5’ areas at a time with no issues. Initially I was worried about using the product and was extra careful but the more we did the more confident I became. I used a brush to lightly scrub each tile and didnt put much effort into that part. I mostly used my foot on top of the brush (so i didnt have to hurt my back) and moved the brush around on each tile before cleaning. Save yourself the extra time and buy this for grout haze. A bottle was only $10 and covered the entire downstairs (approximately 1200 sq ft). I have included before and after pictures as proof
I used this product full strength and even let it sit on the tile for several minutes. I scrubbe...
November 5, 2019
I used this product full strength and even let it sit on the tile for several minutes. I scrubbed with a brush and a mesh sponge, but I could not tell that it did anything to remove the grout haze. The white vinegar I used before this product actually removed more haze.
if you have stubborn Cement Grout residue on the face of the tile. this is the product that will ...
June 1, 2019
if you have stubborn Cement Grout residue on the face of the tile. this is the product that will take care of it. I took the coarse scrubby, laid a thick layer of liquid mix (1 Remover : 1.5 Hot water), let it sit for 5 minutes and than wax on... wax off... it was gone!!! ( i had to put muscle into it though) I was doing 3 feet by 15 feet sections at a time. once done, i would squeegee the solution to the next set of tiles. covered over 250 sqft with it. i could have kept going but i ran out of Tile space.
I used the haze remover this morning. It worked very well cleaned the brown haze off the tiles ...
February 16, 2019
I used the haze remover this morning. It worked very well cleaned the brown haze off the tiles no complaints .
Worked well.
June 26, 2018
Worked well.
Followed the directions and had excellent results. If you look at the attached image you can cle...
May 30, 2018
Followed the directions and had excellent results. If you look at the attached image you can clearly see the contrast between the tile with and without the grout haze.
Magic formula does the job well
May 15, 2018
Magic formula does the job well
Model # 050162-4 Internet #300176016 Store SKU #1002158943 Custom Building Products Aqua Mix 1 Qt...
July 5, 2017
Model # 050162-4 Internet #300176016 Store SKU #1002158943
Custom Building Products Aqua Mix 1 Qt. Cement Grout Haze Remover
I saw a lot of reviews so I was wondering how good are Custom Building Product's claims. I have a section of my kitchen wall that has floor to ceiling 1” tiles. I installed two walls in one day and was so tired I missed cleaning about 8 feet of one wall. See photos.
I have used a lot of things trying to get the dried grout and cement off. All the things I tried worked but each took a lot of work. So how did the Aqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover work?
It was the easiest of all the methods I have used so far to remove the haze and extra cement and grout that was stuck to the tile.
So instead of talking about how good it works let me show you. See the before and after photos. I used blue painters tape to mark off the area I was working on. I pre-soaked with water, I applied a solution of Aqua Mix, used a nylon scrub pad on heavy patches, rinsed with fresh water and let dry.
It took the haze off with no effort and a little scrubbing on the heavy concentration of grout and it came off. Before I was having to use a grout cleaning tool to scrap the grout off.
Per Custom Building Products:
Aqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover is designed to remove cement grout haze, mortar residue and efflorescence. Effective for the removal of most-hard water stains and rust. Also removes cement grout and mortar residue from tile, concrete and masonry.
Care and Maintenance division at 800.272.8786 option 3
DEFINITION
efflorescence. (ěf'lə-rěs'əns) A whitish, powdery deposit on the surface of rocks or soil in dry regions. It is formed as mineral-rich water rises to the surface through capillary action and then evaporates.Efflorescence usually consists of gypsum, salt, or calcite.
Easy-to-use organic acid treatment
Dissolves efflorescence
Covers approximately 100 to 300 sq. ft. per quart depending on dilution
Product may etch, lighten or change the color of cementitious material, metallic glazes and
some natural stones
Use for cement grout, granite, slate, ceramic, porcelain, quarry tile and more
No phosphates
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