Spillages and stains in your new designer kitchen can be frustrating to say the least, but they certainly don’t have to be permanent. Act quickly enough and use the right materials and you’ll be able to get your worktops and flooring looking as good as new in no time.
On the blog today, we’re sharing a few tips on how to clean, maintain and remove stains on a few of the most popular surfaces.
Porcelain and ceramics require a bit of TLC. When giving them a regular weekly clean you should stick to using just warm soapy water. If there are stains to be removed, warm water and vinegar should do the trick.
Stainless steel is pretty powerful when it comes to stains but it can show up oily fingerprints. Give your worktops that sparkling finish by removing these pesky marks with baking soda and a cloth. Never use coarse scouring materials to remove marks or stains – these will scratch and damage the surface.
Granite and marble worktops can be easily stained because they are extremely porous. If spills aren’t wiped up quickly, they’ll soak in. To get rid of stains, create a solution by mixing together bicarbonate of soda and water to form a thick paste. Blot the stain with a clean cloth first to remove any excess liquid, then spray the mark with water. Cover the stain completely with the paste mixture and wrap the area with cling film. After 24 hours, you can remove the mixture and wipe clean the area with mild soap and water. The stain should have disappeared.
Keep your wooden floor in tip-top condition by mopping once a week, using soapy cleaner specifically for use on wood. Use water sparingly and avoid saturating the floor as this can lead to damage. On a day-to-day basis it’s a good idea to hoover or sweep wooden floors. When it comes to stains, a bit of cold water and mild detergent often does the trick. For shoe scuffs, try a rubber or eraser.
Laminate flooring should be swept or vacuumed on a weekly basis. You shouldn’t need to use water to clean the flooring – and generally we advise against this, even when there are stains to remove. Most stains and spills can be removed with regular household cleaners, but if you’ve managed to drop something like a lipstick or ink on the floor, remove as soon as possible with a cloth soaked in acetone.
Mop stone or tiled floors with a soft, dry mop. You can use a hoover but it has to be used on a hard floor setting rather than a setting that uses a rotating brush. Once a week it’s a good idea to mop floors with a damp mop using detergent formulated for stone or tile. This method also should be used to clean up spills. With most spills and stains, the sooner you can clean it up, the better. Be careful not to use abrasive cleaners though, like scrubs, or cleaners containing acids like lemon or vinegar. These can damage the tile or stone surface of your floor.
A brilliant trip to London with our showroom managers @kitchen_design_centre, as we joined Blanco in celebrating an incredible milestone — 100 years of manufacturing sinks and taps!
A century of innovation, design, and quality craftsmanship.
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Your vision, our expertise.
At Kitchen Design Centre, we don’t just supply kitchens; we help you create a total vision for your home. Our team specialises in reimagining your space, ensuring the new design isn’t just beautiful, but perfectly functional.
From the very first spark of an idea to the final, streamlined installation, we guide you through every step of the process. Whether that be offering structural tips and big-picture design ideas that go beyond the kitchen footprint, or ensuring every corner is utilised to its best potential whilst maintaining flow, function and light.
George Clarke once said, “If you don’t get the layout right nothing else feels right. If your space flows and works properly it just makes you feel better, happier.” We at Kitchen Design Centre strive to get this right and draw from decades of experience, specialist skill and expertise to help each of you realise your vision for your dream kitchen.
Start your journey with us today at our Barrowford showroom. We can help you with projects ranging from small kitchen makeovers to large-scale renovations. While we don’t supply the trades, we can confidently direct you to the perfect trusted professionals to fulfil your dreams.
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There’s just something magical about a kitchen at Christmastime — the warm glow of the oven and the scent of cinnamon drifting through the air.
Here’s to the heart of the home — where recipes turn into traditions and simple moments become the ones we never forget.
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It’s getting chilly outside — pop into one of our showrooms for a hot coffee and to discuss your Christmas kitchen wish list.
Winner’s Announcement!
To mark Kitchen Design Centre’s 40th Anniversary, we wanted to celebrate by giving something meaningful back to our loyal customers. Every person who purchased a new kitchen from us during the qualifying period was automatically entered into a special prize draw to win £4,000 back from the cost of their kitchen.
We’re excited to reveal that the winner of this fantastic prize is Mrs M from Colne!
We had the pleasure of visiting her last week to share the news in person — and she was over the moon.
A heartfelt thank-you to all our customers for celebrating this milestone year with us. Your continued support means everything.
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