Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

Identify the type of tile in your bathroom to ensure proper cleaning. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and vinegar, opting for pH-neutral cleaners. Regularly sweep and mop tile floors, using a baking ...

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 ...

Nothing is more back-breaking than scrubbing floors by hand, so learn how to clean tile grout without scrubbing to save ...

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 ...

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For large areas of grout discoloration, spray with hydrogen peroxide, let sit and rinse/wipe. Note that hydrogen peroxide can bleach color, so do the test first. For stubborn stains, apply a 2:1 paste ...

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 ...

One reader emailed me this past week and gave me an idea for a “How Do I” article that he had a problem with – what to do with crumbling grout between tile? I am grateful to receive the suggestion. In ...

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 ...