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With tile, the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between. “Grout is incredibly porous—like a giant sponge—which means it will absorb any grease, grime, oils or ...

Grout can get pretty gross. Most of the time, the filling between tiles in kitchens and bathrooms are a mixture of sand, cement, and water. That means it’s porous, so dirt and grime get ground in and ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Cleaning tile grout lines can be a challenging task, and a simple mop won't eliminate the dirt. However, cleaning professionals have a straightforward solution that will make your grout appear as good ...

Q: My bathroom has tiles as small as one inch square in a repeating pattern common in bathrooms from the 1960s. Over the years, the grout has become quite dark, especially away from the corners, which ...