Have any suggestions for reducing grout haze on brick floors without using muriatic acid?
Asked by Wyatt Holland 
3 months ago
Last Updated: September 25, 2024
We’re in the middle of sprucing up our porch and we’ve been focusing on putting in brick floors. We’re big fans of how they look, but we’re dealing with some grout haze that we’re trying to minimize. Because of some health issues I’ve been dealing with, it’s taken me a bit longer to get some lemon juice on the floors to clean them. Unfortunately, the lemon juice doesn’t seem to be working as well as it did before. I’ve heard that muriatic acid might be the next step, but I’m hoping to find a less harsh solution to try first. Any ideas on what we could do?
Opt for high strength vinegar, not the kind from the grocery store. You can find it at the hardware store or online.
Exciting! Can’t wait to see it, good luck!
I usually pick up 30% vinegar from Lowes.
I personally wouldn’t recommend using muriatic acid without testing it on the brick first. My guess is it will cause damage.
Wow, that’s fantastic!! Loving it!!!
At the workplace, we rely on sureklean to clean the buildings. You can dilute it as much as you like, once you see a slight fizz, you’ll know it’s effective. The older guys all mention it’s nothing like the harsh acid they used to use, it’s pretty weak, doesn’t smell good, but it gets the job done.
I’m not entirely sure if this will be effective, but potentially grinding/sanding it down could result in a more even flooring. It might give a cool and polished look. 🤷♂️
Muriatic acid shouldn’t harm the brick. It dissolves the mortar away. Just apply a 20% solution on the brick surfaces with a brush. Be careful not to get too much on the joints.