Because a kitchen is used most during the day, the way a kitchen is furnished will influence how easily a kitchen can be cleaned and maintained on a daily basis.
Choose Matt or Textured Cabinet Doors
A kitchen’s finish can provide a lot of additional maintenance in fingerprint prone gloss finishes. Matt or even textured finishes can be wiped down with a cloth without any polishing required. These finishes are particularly beneficial around handles and around the area of the hob as these areas tend to receive the most hand contact and also steam.
Fit Integrated Handles
Integrative cabinet handles like push handles or recessed handles in the cabinet door prevent dirt and dust from collecting in the gap between the cabinet door and handle. Moreover, a flat surface is easier to clean than a protruding handle.
Pick Large-Format Tiles With Tight Joints
The hardest parts of a tiled wall to keep clean are the grout lines. Large-format tiles mean fewer joints, and selecting a grout with anti-mould properties will ensure those that remain are kept in good order.
Go for Quartz or Solid-Surface Worktops
Laminate work surfaces are prone to chipping at the edges and can allow in moisture once damaged. Non-porous solid surface worktops such as quartz are resistant to staining and will aid in keeping clean in line with food hygiene guidelines.
Use a Grout-Free Splashback
Glass, stainless steel or even solid acrylic panels are all commonly used as a grout-free splashback behind the hob as a single sheet of material can be wiped clean with no grease to linger in any crevices. A useful reference for Kitchen Refurbishment is www.thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk/.
Selecting the right materials for your kitchen refurbishment will save you loads of time and cleaning later!
