How to Clean Tile and Grouted Countertops

When the grout between the tiles of your countertop is stained, dirty, or growing mold, it makes the whole countertop look dirty. Not only is it dirty, but unsanitary as well. What can you do to make the grout white as new? Once you get it clean how can you keep it that way? How do you clean tile and grouted countertops?

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A toothbrush
• The Works Tub & Tile
• Clear Nailpolish
• A pair of rubber gloves

1. Put on a pair of rubber gloves, and then squirt a little of "The Works" onto an old toothbrush and begin scrubbing the individual lines of grout between the tiles on your countertop. Be careful not to get any of "The works" on your skin or in your eyes.
2. Brush back and forth with The Works. Rub the toothbrush back and forth over the grout and tile until you clean off all of the mold, mildew, and grime. If the tile or grout is very stained you may need to apply "The Works" directly and allow it to sit on the stained area for a couple of minutes.
3. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
4. Allow the grout and tile to air dry for several hours.
5. Paint the grout with clear nail polish to seal it and prevent it from picking up dirt and food.
6. Allow the clear nail polish to air dry overnight.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't like using chemicals try using baking soda on the toothbrush.
• If baking soda doesn't work alone add a little white vinegar.
• If these steps don't work lay an old towel over the tile and soak it with bleach. Allow it to sit for several hours.
• Rinse "The Works" thoroughly with water before processing food on your counter.
• Keep "The Works" and bleach out of reach of children.