StoneTech Restore™ Heavy-Duty Acidic Tile and Grout Cleaner
Restore Acidic Restoration Cleaner for Ceramic Tile and Grout
from Bane-Clene® Corp.
Restore Heavy-Duty Acid Tile and Grout Cleaner is a highly concentrated, heavy duty acidic restoration cleaner that makes ceramic tile and grout look like new.
Restore Heavy-Duty Acid Tile and Grout Cleaner removes soap scum, hard water deposits, grout haze and efflorescence.
Features and Benefits of StoneTech Restore:
- Restore Heavy-Duty Acid Tile and Grout Cleaner can be used instead of Muriatic acid in most traditional applications including hard surface etching and cleaning, dissolving water insoluble salts including calcium carbonate, soap scum residues, efflorescence and other insolubles or calcium carbonate minerals and for cleaning or preparing hard surface masonry of all types of tile, grout, stonework and concrete.
- Formulated with advanced cleaning technology that breaks down even the toughest stains.
- For cleaning of ceramic tile, grout and masonry.
- Removes grout residue and haze.
- Renews tile and grout.
- Ideal for use for in tile showers, unless marble, limestone or other acid-sensitive stone.
- Restore is a professional grade acidic cleaner that will keep tile showers looking new.
- Removes soap scum.
- Breaks down even the toughest mineral-based stains and deposits.
- Professional strength, acidic formula.
- Biodegradable.
- Highly concentrated.
- Degreasing cleaner.
- Removes efflorescence.
- Removes soap scum.
- Removes hard water spots.
- No hazardous vapors.
- Use on porcelain and glass.
Properties & Specifications:
- Restrictions on Use: Professional Use Only. Keep out of reach of children. Restore Heavy-Duty Acid Tile and Grout Cleaner cannot be shipped by air because of its Acidic pH.
- Form: Clear, Colorless Liquid.
- Odor: Mild.
- Use pH: <1 to 2.8.
- Use Concentration: 8 - 64 ounces per gallon.
- Storage: Protect product from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use.
- Coverage: Approximately 2,000 to 8,000 sq. ft. per gallon depending on stone, porosity, texture of surface and method of application.
- Container Size: Single gallons.
- Manufacturer: StoneTech® / Laticrete® International.
- Country of Manufacture: United States of America.
- VOC content: 0%.
- Flammability: Non-flammable.
Recommended Surfaces:
- Grout
- Ceramic Tile
- Porcelain Tile
- Granite
- Slate
- Sandstone
- Brick
Directions for Using Restore Heavy-Duty Acid Tile and Grout Cleaner:
- WARNING: Restore Heavy-Duty Acid Tile and Grout Cleaner WILL ETCH MARBLE, TRAVERTINE, LIMESTONE and other acid-sensitive surfaces. Will not etch or corrode MOST metal surfaces, but use with caution around metals and tape off all metals that may be contacted with Restore. Do not empty into your customer’s stainless steel sink!
- NOTE: If your customer’s floor is acid-sensitive, do not use Restore Tile and Grout Cleaner to clean and brighten the grout; instead, simply apply OSR (very hot), scrub and rinse after 1/2 hour.
- Test Restore Tile and Grout Cleaner in a small inconspicuous area to determine the effectiveness and desired results.
- Heavy duty mixture may darken some surfaces.
- Restore will etch most marble, travertine and limestone.
- Read entire label and Safety Data Sheet before using. Use only as directed.
- Use masking tape to protect other surfaces (metal, acid-sensitive stone, etc.)
- Make sure all surfaces to be cleaned are swept or vacuumed to remove loose debris.
- Make sure there are no topical waxes or sealers on surface.
- Dilute with warm water only.
- Do not mix with other chemicals.
- Mask off and protect any baseboards or adjacent areas or metal surfaces and appliances to avoid splashing, dripping and overspray onto surfaces not intended to be cleaned.
- For heavily soiled grout, clean first with Klenz-All™ mixed with OSR or add the OSR separately.
- Apply mixed solution with a sprayer, scrub brush, clean mop towel or sponge.
- Do not spray Restore - aerosolized acidic particles will be irritating and may get onto surfaces that can be damaged.
- Scrub with a scrub brush, Grout Line Pivoting Brush or floor machine as needed.
- Remove using a sponge, wet/dry vacuum or damp mop.
- Rinse area well with clean water
- Thoroughly rinse all metal surfaces with clean water.
- Clean and rinse equipment with water.
- To prevent future staining of grout, after complete drying, seal the grout with StoneTech Professional All Purpose Grout Sealer or Sta-Clene® Solvent-Based Advanced-Generation Penetrating Sealer.
Restore Heavy-Duty Acid Tile and Grout Cleaner Application Rates:
- Light-duty cleaning: Mix 8 ounces per gallon of warm water (1:16). pH 2.8
- Medium-duty cleaning: Mix 32 ounces per gallon of warm water (1:4). pH 1.6
- Heavy-duty cleaning: Mix 64 ounces per gallon of warm water (1:1). pH less than 1.
Maintenance of Stone, Tile and Grout Floors and Countertops:
- Routine Cleaning: Use StoneTech Revitalizer™ Stone Cleaner and Seal Refresher.
- Heavy Duty Cleaning: Pre-clean with StoneTech Klenz-All™ heavy-duty alkaline cleaner and degreaser.
Additional Stone, Ceramic and Porcelain Tile & Grout Information:
- Dates for Training Classes for Cleaning Professionals
- Efflorescence
- Grout and Tile
- Hands-on Stone Class
- Porcelain Tile and Grout
- StoneTech™
Related Stone Care Videos:
- How to Clean and Protect Natural Stone with Revitalizer
- How to Clean Natural Stone, Marble, Granite, etc.
- How to Protect and Enhance Stone with Enhancer Pro™ from Bane-Clene®
- How to Protect and Seal Granite, Marble, Other Natural Stone with ImpregnatorPro™
- How to Protect and Seal Grout with Grout Sealer from Bane-Clene®
- How to Protect and Seal Marble and Granite with Bullet Proof™ Sealer
- How to Protect and Seal Natural Stone like Marble, Limestone, Granite, Travertine
Stone, Ceramic and Porcelain Tile & Grout Care Products:
- All Purpose Grout Sealer
- All Purpose Stone & Tile Cleaner
- BulletProof™ Water-Based Advanced-Generation Penetrating Sealer
- Grout Line Pivoting Brush
- Hawk Rotary Floor Machines, Buffers
- HP Hard Surface Hand Tool
- Impregnator Pro™ Solvent-Based Advanced-Generation Penetrating Sealer
- Klenz-All™ heavy-duty alkaline cleaner and degreaser
- Sta-Clene® Solvent-Based Advanced-Generation Penetrating Sealer
- Stone Care Guide Mailer and Stone Care Guide Large Brochure
- Stone, Tile & Grout - Cleaning, Restoration & Protection Set of Two Training “How-To” DVDs
- SX-7 Hand Held Tile Cleaning Tool 7 Inch
- SX-12 Hard Surface Stone, Tile and Grout Cleaning Tool
VIDEO: How to Clean Natural Stone, Marble, Granite, etc.
How to use the StoneTech Professional products to safely and effectively clean all natural stone surfaces including marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate, etc.

