Hey grout sponge pusher

**imported_Picus** · 10-15-2007, 01:02 PM

Alright, why don`t I like these? Seriously, I am going to re-try this week. I`ve never had luck with a solid sponge-like wash medium. Arhg.

**kpounds** · 10-15-2007, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

Did you at least get it wet in wash solution? Give it a try on a fender or something that you can polish out easily. You`ll likely be pleasantly surprised.

I have used it for some cleaning jobs, just not on paint surfaces. In fairness, with a Sea Sponge, before using it, you have to pick out with your fingers, foreign objects that feel like mini-rocks or stones that WILL definitely mar your paint! I think the grout sponge is a great idea and appreciate you mentioning it...I just wanted people to be sure they get the same model that`s working for you.

**derekbmw** · 10-15-2007, 01:13 PM

My local HD (north carolina) had this one...sorry for the gigantic pic...

- QEP : Super Sponge : All Purpose Grouting & Clean-Up

- Made in Greece

- No. 70005

- $1.97 each before tax.

**stiffdogg06** · 10-15-2007, 01:31 PM

Derek, same exact ones I bought today. I bought 3 of them and used one today. Unfortunately it was cloudy. But by the looks of it, the Grouts work pretty good. I will use them again in the sun to see what kind of cleaning/marring it does. I didn`t want to use the Halogens today..:doh

**chml17l** · 10-15-2007, 01:40 PM

I`ve been using the exact same exact sponge from Advance Auto as violentveedub posted. IMO it works well whether I`m doing a conventional shampoo wash or ONR. As an overall wash tool I do give it

.

My local Home Depot is always MIA on the grout sponge front

, maybe someday...

**emetzger** · 10-15-2007, 01:42 PM

This is kinda funny. I installed ceramic tile for 15 years until I started having knee pads. I use to buy these 100 at a time from a supplier. I think I still have 20 or so laying around never used from my last order. I never thought they would work for washing so I never tried. Guess I`m going to give em try and see how they work. Thanks

**DantheMan** · 10-15-2007, 03:32 PM

I`ll probably pick up a couple next time I`m there.. Saw them last time, but couldn`t remember hearing about the packaged ones being okay or not.. They didn`t have any of the loose ones.

**wannafbody** · 10-15-2007, 04:05 PM

the only issue I`ve found with square grout sponges is an inability to get into small crevices. I find mitts work better for that.

**David Fermani** · 10-15-2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

They last a long time. 50+ washes easy

That`s a huge understatement! You can add atleast another zero (0) to your number. I`ve been buying HD grout sponges for over 10 years. Here`s an example of one that started out just for wash duties, then digressed into shampooing and now is only used for wheel wheels/engines. Have you ever seen one this worn out before?

**Paulie Walnuts** · 10-15-2007, 08:34 PM

Well the wife and I are using them right now to wash walls from my Waffle Weave fire incident and once you get them wet they are much much softer.

**SpoiledMan** · 10-15-2007, 08:52 PM

Hey Dave, I`ve heard of maximizing the tool use but man, they`re *only* $2!!!

**David Fermani** · 10-15-2007, 08:54 PM

$2 goes a looooooong way when you`re doing dealer work!

**Bert** · 10-15-2007, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by David Fermani

That`s a huge understatement! You can add atleast another zero (0) to your number. I`ve been buying HD grout sponges for over 10 years. Here`s an example of one that started out just for wash duties, then digressed into shampooing and now is only used for wheel wheels/engines. Have you ever seen one this worn out before?

Looks like you were washing concrete with it.:lol

**Bert** · 10-15-2007, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Well the wife and I are using them right now to wash walls from my Waffle Weave fire incident and once you get them wet they are much much softer.

Do I dare ask?