There’s no feeling quite like seeing your brand new kitchen for the first time, all clean, shiny, and pristine. However, the kitchen is a functional and busy room, and the challenge can often be keeping it looking like new!
Eliminating clutter can be a good way to keep tidy, and ensure that there is adequate storage for all your kitchen appliances and gadgets, so you do not clutter your work surfaces. When it comes to caring for and cleaning your kitchen countertops, sometimes it means more than simply wiping them down, so we have some tips for you here:
Different countertop materials will have different maintenance and stain removal requirements, so here’s how to keep them clean, no matter what type they are.
1. Wood
For long-lasting butcher block wood countertops, apply mineral oil monthly. Non-butcher block wood counters do best with marine oil, which keeps the stain fade-resistant. Marks and burns can be sanded out of wood, and stains are easily removable with lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide.
2. Quartz
Heat, stain, and scratch-resistant, quartz is also non-porous, meaning it doesn’t need sealing. If stains occur, make a paste of hydrogen peroxide and flour, and apply it to the stain for 24 hours to lift the stain out.
3. Marble
Marble needs more maintenance than other materials. It is porous and susceptible to etching. Marble polish will remove signs of corrosion, and oil stains can be buffed out with hydrogen peroxide.
4. Stainless Steel
Scratches are inevitable with the surface of stainless steel countertops, but they can be buffed out with an abrasive pad. Prevent rusting by avoiding cast iron pan contact with the counter. Baking soda and lemon juice will remove any rust stains.
5. Laminate
A paste of baking soda and water left on a laminate surface for a few minutes will remove most stains, while a cotton ball dipped in common household bleach will tackle any others.
6. Ceramic Tile
The focus in maintaining ceramic tile countertops is the grout. Clean regularly with a toothbrush and mildew-fighting solution, and tackle occasional stains with diluted household bleach.
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