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XP: Help with residue from baking soda/vinegar mix
Ok, I posted this on the cleaning board too but I know JenD, Erbur and a few others clean with baking soda/vinegar so I'm hoping someone might be able to help.
I finally got off my rear to clean today... big mistake because after an hour of swimming at the gym, I could only clean 1/2 of the grout in my kitchen. It was exhausting. And now I have a mess. 
I used the baking soda/vinegar to clean the grout with a stiff grout brush. It worked great! The results are pretty amazing. So here's the prob - now I have a pretty thick layer of baking soda film on that part of the floor that won't come off. I've tried mopping with water, using a magic eraser, and even steam mopping and while it's better, it's still there. I'm not sure what else to do. Anyone have a recommendation on what may remove the film? It's a bit powdery to the touch and the tiles don't shine anymore. I don't know if using a harsh chemical would work to take it off or if I should just try mopping with soapy water. TIA!
And I seriously want to cry because cleaning grout suuuucccks!
Re: XP: Help with residue from baking soda/vinegar mix
I loooooove baking soda and vinegar. My sink always looks brand new when I use it.
Stupid question - did you try putting more vinegar on it to get it to come up?
Not a stupid question - this is what I was going to suggest!
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
Yeah, I think I used too much. I'll try the vinegar and report back.
To the other ladies thinking of cleaning grout, hire a professional
It's a lot of work. I read online that oxygen bleach powder apparently works the best, but I was worried about the chemicals with the pets. And baking soda/vinegar definitely works!