Frequently Asked Questions

The simple answer is that our customers have asked for our sponges in different sizes. The vast majority of the Grout Sponges we produce are in Extra Large size (7.5” x 5.5” x 2”). But, we also produce the same high quality Sponges in Large size (6.5” x 4.5” x 2”) and Medium size (6” x 4” x 2”).

The SpongaUSA Premium Grout Sponge can certainly be used in variety of applications, but over the years we had customers ask us for more specialized sponges. For a little more scrubbing power if/when grout might dry on a tile surface, we laminated our Premium Grout Sponge to a white nylon scrub pad. The sponge side is used in normal fashion to clean the grout and if needed, the scrub pad side can be used to help remove and dried grout.

As some Epoxy Grouts and Urethane Grouts can be a more difficult to remove from the surface tile, we also manufacture an Epoxy Grout sponge that is slightly textured or abrasive to help clean and remove these types of grout. Once the excess Epoxy Grout or Urethane Grout is removed from the surface of the tile, it is advisable to use a Premium Grout Sponge to assure a smooth well “tooled” grout joint. (Note: SpongaUSA Epoxy Grout Sponges are orange in color).

We manufacture a sponge to make the sealing process easier and more efficient. Our Sealer Sponges are designed to be even more absorptive than our Premium Grout Sponge, so they “hold”, drip free, the maximum amount of sealer, which means a larger tile, stone or grout surface can be sealed before the sponge needs to be refilled with sealer. With a gentle squeeze of the Sealer Sponge, the sealer is released and applied to the surface. To assure smooth, streak-free applications of topical sealers, our Sealer Sponges manufactured with the least texture and smoothest finish possible. (Note: SpongaUSA Sealer Sponges are teal in color).

No, Grout Sponges are used to clean grout from the tile surface. The primary tool used to actually apply grout to tile joints is the grout float.

Before using a grout sponge to remove grout from the tile surface, it is always to best use a high-quality grout float that will not only tightly pack the grout into the joint, but will also remove as much of the excess (residual) grout from the surface to the tile. Cleaning should begin after the grout develops a dry, skinned-over appearance…typically within 5 to 10 minutes. But, temperature, humidity and tile’s absorption rate all affect drying time. Do not let grout completely dry on the surface of the tile.

The Grout Sponge should be fully wetted, by submerged in bucket of clean water. Remove the Grout Sponge from the water and wring dry by hand to achieve a lightly dampened sponge. It is important to use as little water as possible when cleaning grout from surface of tile to assure consistent color and strong grout joints. Fortunately, SpongaUSA Grout Sponges are designed to be highly porous to retain and release water resulting in the most effective grout installation cleaning tool. Wipe the lightly dampened Grout Sponge diagonally across the tile surface, removing any excess grout. Avoid wiping in the same direction as the grout joints. After each wipe-down, rinse and wring out the sponge to prevent adding excess water to the tile surface or grout joints. The rinse water should be changed frequently. It is advisable to have multiple buckets of clean water. Finally, it is a good idea to use of a terrycloth or microfiber towel to polish, clean and dry the surface of the tile.

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