Clean & Disinfect Your Tile Countertops
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Got tile? Yeah, me, too. Tiled kitchen counters are the bane of my existence. Well, no, mice are.
But, tile counters rank really high on my list of Things I’d Rather Live Without. But, they are also one of the most popular kitchen surfaces in Southern California. So, if you can’t live without them, learn how to get all that icky grout clean.
Most days, I wipe our counters with straight white vinegar in a bottle. Vinegar has disinfecting properties and comes really cheap by the gallon.
About once a month, I spray every nook and cranny very heavily with bleach. Not only does this bleach our white-turned-ick grout back to white, it also does a more thorough job of disinfecting. Spray enough to wet the surface, open the windows, and clear out.
Somehow, if you stick around, it will bleach your clothes. Ask me how I know this. I usually bleach right before an outing so that I know no one will be getting bleached besides the countertops.
Best thing for white grout is a toilet cleaner with bleach in it. You just run the nozzle up and down along all the grout lines, let it sit a few minutes, then wipe it super-thoroughly (wearing your junky clothes). I can’t believe I didn’t discover it sooner.
We don’t have tile countertops, but we do have a tan colored surface that stains easily. So far, the Magic Eraser has been able to tackle every stain, so I would have to say that’s my number one cleaner I use before wiping down the counter.
@Polly, i love magic erasers! they’re just expensive here and never seem to be on sale. oh well.
Peroxide and baking soda mixed to a watery paste is an awesome cleaner for grout. I apply it with a toothbrush and leave it set for 3-5 minutes, then wash it off. I have a ton of tile in my home and this is truly magic…..
I use peroxide mixed w/ water to clean and disinfect. If I’m out of that I use alcohol and water.Can’t stand the smell of clorox.