Though long-lasting, marble and granite tile is generally porous and soaks up a lot of dirt, including the cleaning solution, so you should be careful to spray with caution. “This type of natural tile ...

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 ...

Getting the kitchen and bathroom squeaky clean is already an overwhelming task. If you have tile floors in those spaces, that can make the job feel like even more of a hassle —especially if you aren’t ...

Knowing how to clean tile floors the right way does so much more than just make them sparkle. It’s really about creating a healthier, more inviting home, starting from the ground up. The secret is a ...

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 ...

Ceramic tiles have made the world a more beautiful place since around 4,000 B.C., when they were first used as a handsome and durable way of facing the surface of buildings. Today, they're popular in ...

While vacuuming or sweeping is usually enough to keep an uncarpeted floor looking clean, there are times when you have to go one step beyond that and get out a bucket to really wash them properly.

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

"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 ...