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 ...

Power scrubbers make quick work of cleaning grungy surfaces. We tested the top power scrubbers on the market—find out which ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Unless you’re the protagonist at the beginning of a fairy tale, there’s no reason to get on your hands ...

Deep cleaning anything is a topic we like to focus on at Rosie on the House. This week we are looking at deep cleaning tips for carpets, area rugs, and tile. You probably vacuum your carpets once or ...

It may seem as though simply running a mop over any hardwood floor should suffice when it comes to cleaning it, but to really maintain and preserve their appearance, removing dirt and stains and ...

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.

If you’ve ever watched any show involving home renovations, you probably know how sought-after and special hardwood floors are. It’s not surprising that something so desirable probably requires a bit ...