Remove cement veil

How do I remove cement residue from tiles?

After grouting, a cement veil often remains, depending on the situation, we recommend the following treatment:

1. Removing cement residue from indoor ceramic tiles

    Use Akemi Acid Cleaner

• Let the joints cure and dry for a week.
  
• Moisten the soiled tiles and joints with clear water.
• Acid Cleaner with cold water (1:1 to 1:5) and apply.
• Soak for 5 to 20 minutes, scrub with a brush if heavily soiled.
• Rinse well with water and/or clean with Akemi Intensive Reiniger  to neutralize.
• Rinse until all residues of the cleaner have been removed.
  

     Acid Cleaner may also be used with other acid-resistant materials such as clinker bricks, granite and terracotta.

2. Removing cement residue from outdoor ceramic tiles

  Use Akemi Concrete film remover

• Let the joints cure and dry for a week.
  
• Moisten the soiled tiles and joints with clear water.
• Acid Cleaner with cold water (1:1 to 1:5) and apply.
• Soak for 5 to 20 minutes, scrub with a brush if heavily soiled.
• Rinse well with water and/or clean with Akemi Intensive Reiniger  to neutralize.
• Rinse until all residues of the cleaner have been removed.

3. Cementsluier verwijderen bij natuursteen tegels

    Use Akemi Intensive Reiniger

• Dilute Intensive Cleaner with water and apply to the soiled stone.
  
• Dilution 1:1 to 1:5, depending on the contamination.
  
• Scrub for +/- 10 min. (may not dry!). Use a sponge, brush or cleaning pad for this.
• Rinse well with clear water until all residues are removed.