The countertops are the calling card of your kitchen, the very first thing that people are likely to notice – and they can really make or break the look of this part of the house, especially if they’re all dented, scratched and showing their age a little.

Worktops can also represent a relatively costly investment, depending on what sort of material you decide to go for, so it’s important that you know how best to look after them, otherwise they could need replacing sooner rather than later, if you’re not careful.

If you’ve gone for a wooden worktop like butcher’s block, you can protect the surface by using a hot plate or trivet when cooking. And always make sure that you use a chopping board when working with sharp knives, so you don’t cause any damage to the wood.

Those of you with granite worktops, meanwhile, should make sure that you always wipe up any spills as soon as you can because, if left to their own devices, they can sink into the porous stone and leave a stain. Applying sealer once a year can help keep granite looking beautiful over time.

And if you have laminate, you’ll likely find that it’s quite easy to look after. As with wood, always use a chopping board for preparing food and don’t leave hot pans on the surface, as this can cause damage.

Of course, if you do take a look at your worktops one day and think they’re showing signs of wear and tear, you can always get in touch with us here at Dov. We can help with worktop repairs very easily indeed, with years of experience behind us in bringing countertops back to life.