Tile is one of the most durable and easy-to-clean flooring types, which is why it’s such a popular choice for highly trafficked rooms in the home like the kitchen, bathroom and entryway. But tile ...

Tile is the easy-to-clean surface that reigns supreme in kitchens and bathrooms, but we’re not so wild about the stuff that glues the tiles together—you know, the grout. These grooves in between tiles ...

With tile, the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between. “Grout is incredibly porous—like a giant sponge—which means it will absorb any grease, grime, oils or ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

A colleague of mine recently visited the home of a celebrity, and, as anyone would do, he peeked into the kitchen. “Would you believe it?” he asked, “She has a tile countertop. I wonder how she keeps ...

Grout on floors can easily become stained, yellowed and dirty if they’re not regularly cleaned. However, sometimes, even sweeping a mop over the floor once a week isn’t enough to keep tile grout clean ...

When you're looking to thoroughly clean your home, steam is a powerful disinfectant that can get rid of 99.9% of bacteria. And for tackling the corners and crevices in your bathroom, the best steam ...

Grout, the lines between tiles, can easily become stained but needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent black mould growing in bathrooms. No one wants to spend hours washing walls or floor tiles, but ...