Paving & Grout Residue Cleaner

To remove grout haze and efflorescence, Lithofin offers products tailored to different surfaces. For ceramic, porcelain, and quarry tiles, use Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover. For cleaning grout joints on tiles, Lithofin KF Grout Cleaner is ideal. On acid-resistant natural stone like granite, quartzite, or gneiss, Lithofin MN Builders’ Clean effectively dissolves cement films and efflorescence. For marble, limestone, sandstone, or delicate natural stone, Lithofin MN Power‑Clean removes general grout residue and dirt. Always choose the product suited to your stone type to restore clean, stain-free joints safely.

Lithofin MN Builders’ Clean is a highly effective, acidic concentrate cleaner formulated for acid-resistant natural and engineered stone, such as granite, gneiss and quartzite. It dissolves and removes cement residues, efflorescence, mortar films, rust stains and ingrained dirt left over from construction work. This product is especially useful for final cleaning of newly installed stone and for removing stubborn surface deposits before sealing or maintenance.

Lithofin MN Power-Clean is a basic stone cleaner with a mildly alkaline formulation designed to tackle general dirt, grease and residues of care products on natural stone surfaces. It’s suitable for use on a wide range of natural stones and is particularly helpful for heavy-duty cleaning in high-traffic or outdoor areas, as well as for final cleaning after construction or renovation.

Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover is a powerful grout cleaner for porcelain and ceramic tiles. It’s brilliant at removing cement haze, grout residues, and lime deposits, leaving tiles spotless and ready for sealing or use. Ideal for post-installation cleaning of tiled areas.

Lithofin KF Intensive Cleaner is a high-strength alkaline cleaning concentrate designed for deep cleaning ceramic and porcelain tiles. Part of the professional tile care range from Lithofin AG and supplied in the UK by Casdron Enterprises Ltd, it removes stubborn dirt, grease, oil, rubber marks, wax layers and built-up care product residues from tile surfaces. It is suitable for both polished and unglazed porcelain, can be used indoors or outdoors, and is typically diluted with water depending on the level of contamination. This powerful cleaner is ideal for periodic intensive cleaning, post-installation cleanup or restoring heavily used tiled surfaces.

KF Stain-Stop is an impregnator for ceramic and porcelain tiles. It protects against water, oil, and dirt while keeping tiles easy to clean, making it ideal after using a grout cleaner like KF Cement Residue Remover.

Lithofin MN Colour Intensifier is a solvent‑based colour‑enhancing impregnator from the Lithofin MN range designed for rough, absorbent natural and concrete stone surfaces such as granite, slate, sandstone and terrazzo. It penetrates deep into the stone to intensify and enrich the natural colour without creating a glossy film, giving a “wet‑look” appearance while still retaining the stone’s matte finish. It also renders the surface water repellent, which helps reduce staining and makes long‑term maintenance easier, without blocking vapour permeability or significantly altering slip resistance. The product is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, and can be applied with a brush, roller or cloth on a clean, dry and absorbent surface, with the effect lasting around 1–2 years outdoors and longer indoors before reapplication may be needed

Products like MN Stain-Stop, Stainstop PLUS, and STAINSTOP W penetrate the surface of stone, porcelain, or ceramic to protect against water, oil, dirt, and staining, while keeping the surface breathable. They’re excellent after cleaning with KF or MN products to prevent future grout haze or efflorescence.

Yes. By using Lithofin cleaners to remove residues and then applying Lithofin impregnators or sealers, you create a barrier that prevents water from drawing salts or minerals to the surface, significantly reducing the risk of efflorescence and grout haze returning.

Use a dedicated grout haze remover suitable for the paving type and follow dilution and rinsing instructions carefully.

A specialist cement residue remover designed for paving will break down residues without damaging the surface when used correctly.

No. Acid cleaners can damage limestone and other acid-sensitive stones. Always use a product suitable for the material.

Epoxy residue requires a cleaner specifically formulated for resin-based grout and should be addressed promptly before fully curing.

A pH-neutral or manufacturer-approved porcelain cleaner is safest for routine maintenance and light residue removal.