{"title":"Sponges","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e When grouting, rinse your sponge frequently in a clean bucket of water and wring it out until it is only damp, as an overly wet sponge will weaken and wash away your grout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features to look for when choosing a sponge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDensity and Cell Structure: The best grout sponges are hydrophilic (water-loving). They hold significantly more water and rinse out cleaner and easier. Professional, heavy-duty sponge with premium density work especially well for removing excess grout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorners: Sponges with Rounded Corners prevent digging out or marring grout. Square corners are great for maximum performance when working with narrow grout lines and tight corners. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize and Thickness: A thicker, larger sponge provides more surface area to work with, covers more ground, and holds enough water to wipe larger tile sections without constant rinsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"70005-24","title":"Heavy-Duty All-Purpose Sponge for Grouting \u0026 Cleaning","description":"The QEP Extra Large Multipurpose Sponge is designed to withstand heavy-duty cleanup, making it the best sponge for grout cleanup during tile installation. This sponge is absorbent, quickly washes out grout and features rounded corners to prevent digging out or marring grout. 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