diff --git a/homebrew-tutorial/main.asm b/homebrew-tutorial/main.asm
index fcd4862..ddcc2ad 100644
--- a/homebrew-tutorial/main.asm
+++ b/homebrew-tutorial/main.asm
@@ -65,6 +65,16 @@ start:
     cpx #(charset_end - charset)
     bne @charset_loop
 
+; Manually clear screen
+    ldx #(VRAM_BG1)
+@loop:
+    stx VMADDL
+    stz VMDATAL
+    stz VMDATAH
+    inx
+    cpx #(VRAM_BG1 + 32 * 29)
+    bne @loop
+
     ; write tile to position (1, 1)
     TILE_X = 1
     TILE_Y = 1