Things You Will Need
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Remove the grout as soon as you realize it is on the tile. The longer you wait, the more difficult the grout will be to remove.
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Scrape the grout from the tile with a plastic scraper. This helps to remove the large chunks. Do not use a metal scraper since it can scratch and damage the tile surface.
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Scrape the remaining grout from the tile using solid oak sticks with square edges. Scrape the tile using a small amount of force, being careful not to break the tile. Trim the wood stick with a saw when it becomes dull to keep the edge flat.
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Sweep or vacuum the area to remove the loose grout. Apply a generous amount of water to the tile. Scrub the tile with a synthetic scouring pad to remove the excess grout haze. As you scrub, the water should turn the color of the grout. Wipe a large sponge over the tile to remove the residue.
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Dip the large sponge into a bucket of clean water. Wipe it over the surface of the tile again to clean the area. Dry the tile with a towel. Keep repeating the process until the grout is removed.