First clean the grout. Apply a baking soda paste, or, for darker or stubborn stains, a paste of baking soda and white vinegar ...

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 ...

Porcelain tile consistently ranks as a preferred flooring choice among homeowners, partly due to its beauty—the material comes in a veritable rainbow of hues—and partly due to its stain- and ...

Stacy McCall, president and CEO of ServiceMaster by Stratos in Memphis, says, “Sweeping works fine for most floors, but vacuuming is a better choice, even for tile. Most vacuums have a hard floor ...

Proper shower maintenance will ensure it runs correctly and stays rust-free. Courtesy of Todd Goodman of LA Light Photo Although your shower is designed to keep you clean, the space can actually ...

One important part of keeping any home looking neat is cleaning the flooring, yet every type of flooring has a different care routine. If you recently installed wood-look tile floors or have had them ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With a reputation for being durable and easy to maintain, tile still tops the list of go-to flooring ...

The grout between tiles can be notoriously difficult to keep clean, especially in bathrooms, where damp conditions leads to mold growth. Luckily, it’s fairly easy to get grout sparkling clean with the ...

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 ...