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 ...

If your ceramic tile floor is looking dull or grimy, you don't need to stock up on pricey specialty cleaners. In fact, one of the best and safest cleaners to get ceramic tile floors sparkling clean is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dirt adheres easily to the surface of ceramic tile, especially styles with textured surfaces. Regular sweeping loosens and removes most dirt. A vacuum cleaner can also be used to sweep, but make sure ...

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 ...