diff --git a/docs/utilities/clearfix.md b/docs/utilities/clearfix.md
index a023a79aaf50..49410df09883 100644
--- a/docs/utilities/clearfix.md
+++ b/docs/utilities/clearfix.md
@@ -12,13 +12,10 @@ Easily clear `float`s by adding `.clearfix` **to the parent element**. Utilizes
 
 {% highlight scss %}
 // Mixin itself
-.clearfix() {
-  &:before,
-  &:after {
-    content: " ";
-    display: table;
-  }
-  &:after {
+@mixin clearfix() {
+  &::after {
+    display: block;
+    content: "";
     clear: both;
   }
 }
diff --git a/scss/mixins/_clearfix.scss b/scss/mixins/_clearfix.scss
index d0ae125f3d46..b72cf27128aa 100644
--- a/scss/mixins/_clearfix.scss
+++ b/scss/mixins/_clearfix.scss
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 @mixin clearfix() {
   &::after {
+    display: block;
     content: "";
-    display: table;
     clear: both;
   }
 }