When it comes to the grout in our homes, whether it's in the bathroom or between the kitchen tiles, cleaning it is often a chore most of us want to avoid. However, when grout turns dark and grimy, it ...

Grimy grout ruins gleaming tiles and sours air at home; a quick rethink of habits could revive rooms without fuss. Across the country, people still reach for bleach when the lines between tiles turn ...

Those shadowy lines between tiles can make an immaculate room look grubby. Many households reach for bleach. That choice often backfires. Grout looks simple, yet it sets the tone for a bathroom or ...

A bathroom expert has warned that bleach is only a temporary fix for shower mould and can actually push it deeper into porous ...

Reddish-pink tile grout stain is often caused by Serratia Marcescens bacteria. Treat the bacteria with 3% hydrogen peroxide and baking soda—it's the most effective way of removing. Avoid using bleach, ...

Nothing beats the satisfaction of a spotless bathroom, but they can quickly appear grubby and neglected when mould sprouts. Grout proves particularly challenging to maintain as it's composed of highly ...

Dear Heloise: My kitchen has tiled countertops, which I hate, but replacing it won't be an option until my son graduates from college. I read that you should never use bleach or vinegar on the tile ...

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 ...

Tile is beautiful, durable, and generally easy to clean, but cleaning grout? That’s a different story. Because it’s typically light-colored and has a porous composition, grout is prone to staining. In ...

Bleach can be an effective disinfectant and stain remover in your bathroom, but it's best to avoid using it on some surfaces ...

The grout between your bathroom tiles is often overlooked during cleaning, but it's a prime spot for mold growth. Mold thrives in damp areas with lots of moisture, and grout, being porous, absorbs ...

Bleach is a handy dandy tool that can help both inside and outside of the home, so we curated a list so you know where it can be most (and least) effective.