How to Restore Vintage Ceramic Kitchen Counter Tiles

Mix distilled white vinegar, dish soap and warm water in a plastic bucket. Add another tsp. of dish soap if the counters are especially dirty or if the solution isn't sudsy. This solution is suitable for cleaning both the ceramic tiles and surrounding grout.

Dip a soft sponge in the solution and squeeze it out over the ceramic tile counter. Rub the solution around on the counters with the sponge and add more cleaning solution as needed. Dip the sponge in fresh water and wipe away any excess solution.

Push an old toothbrush in the cleaning solution and rub it against the tile grout. This is especially important if the grout is white or another lighter color. Add more solution to clean all areas of the grout, then rinse with fresh water.

Rub hydrogen peroxide into any stains still remaining on the counter. Dip a paper towel in the peroxide and place directly on top of the counter. Let the peroxide work on the stain overnight and then wipe away with a dry paper towel.

Pick a colored epoxy that closely matches the color of the ceramic tiles. Fill any scratches or chips with the colored epoxy, rubbing it in place with a craft stick or small wood stick. Turn the stick sideways and smooth the epoxy down, then wipe off any excess with a damp cloth.