Removing cement

Cement stains often occur during construction or renovation work: a splash when grouting, cement residue after mopping, or a blob that falls from a bucket. At first glance, it may appear to be ordinary dust, but cement is a binding agent that hardens. This can cause it to become lodged as a grey haze, grainy spot or hard lump. On floors, this often appears as a dull film, and on textiles as a stiff spot that feels rough to the touch.

It is important to act quickly. Fresh cement residue is even easier to remove than hardened cement. However, even with dried-on residues, you can often still achieve results, as long as you work gently and do not cause damage by scrubbing.