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 ...

Porcelain tile is a favorite flooring choice—and for good reason! Porcelain tiles are highly durable, resistant to scratches, stains, and moisture, making them ideal for both high-traffic areas and ...

Dry cleaning rag on vinyl flooring tiles - Benjamin Clapp/Shutterstock Peel and stick tile is one of the most clever renter-friendly upgrades out there — it's affordable, reversible, and you can ...

Once you master the process, it's fairly easy to lay and grout your own tile floors, but the final step is to remove the ...

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 ...

Use warm, distilled water with minimal soap for streak-free floors and dry them quickly afterward. DIY cleaners with vinegar and castile soap work well, and baking soda paste helps on textured tiles ...

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 ...

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.

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