How to Polish Countertops

Step 1

Pour 2 cups of chlorine bleach into a clean spray bottle. Add 5 cups of water. Gently shake the bottle to mix the ingredients together.

Step 2

Spray the cleaning solution directly onto your countertop.

Step 3

Work the solution into the counter, using a scouring pad or sponge, to disinfect the countertop.

Step 4

Soak up the excess solution, using paper towels.

Step 5

Wet a handful of paper towels and rinse the counter; dry with more paper towels. Make sure there is no standing bleach or water anywhere on the counter.

Step 6

Spray the countertop with furniture polish. Buff the polish into the counter, using a lint-free cloth.