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How to Care for a Newly Sprayed Kitchen

Sprayed kitchens are a great way of breathing new life into your kitchen space without having the expense of brand new cabinets and worktops. You get to experience the look and feel of a sleek and modern space without the disruption that comes with conventional kitchen fitting.

But what should you do to keep your sprayed kitchen looking in top condition? In this article, we’ll be going through how you can care for your sprayed kitchen, from gently cleaning the surfaces to closing the blinds during the height of the summer sun. Here’s how you can effectively care for your kitchen after undergoing kitchen spraying services.

Clean your sprayed kitchen with gentle products

Cleaning your newly sprayed kitchen should be done gently and using non-abrasive cleaning products. Never scrub the doors or drawer fronts aggressively, either. If you notice that there’s a tough mark or stain, then leave it for a few days and try again once the paint has cured a little more. However, whether you’ve only just undergone a kitchen respray service or if it’s been finished for several weeks, or even months now, you should still take great care when cleaning your newly sprayed kitchen.

You should use soft cotton cloths or microfiber cloths to remove dust and loose debris. In addition, a small amount of water and a drop of washing up liquid will also do the trick when it comes to removing grease and grime. You just need to make sure that you’re still using a soft cloth to do this so as not to remove the paintwork.

Never douse the doors or drawer fronts in water. A damp cloth will be sufficient to make your kitchen look as good as the day kitchen respraying services were carried out. However, just as there are things you should do when it comes to cleaning your sprayed kitchen, there are some methods and products that you need to avoid to ensure its integrity for years to come. The products, tools and methods you should avoid when cleaning sprayed kitchens include:

  • Bleach
  • Solvents
  • Multi-purpose cleaners that contain harsh chemicals
  • Furniture polish
  • Wax (unless it’s recommended by the paint manufacturer)
  • Abrasive sponges
  • Scouring pads
Kitchen after spraying

Protect the finish

While the paint used is durable, long-lasting and robust, ensuring it can be used in a busy kitchen with high foot traffic, the finish still needs to be protected to keep it looking its best. Things like moisture and grease can cause significant damage to sprayed kitchens if it’s left untreated.

So, if you notice any moisture droplets or grease and fat splashes, then you should wipe the area promptly. This prevents the build-up of tough stains and residue that will be even more difficult to remove if left for a significant amount of time.

In addition, you should avoid hanging damp cloths or towels over the doors and refrain from draping them through handles also. Finally, wipe up excess water around sinks and always use an extractor fan when cooking to reduce the moisture, heat and grease that may be present in the air. The more you do this, the longer the sleek and modern finish will remain on your sprayed kitchen.

Kitchen cabinet Cleaning

Avoid excessive moisture

We’ve just touched on the impact that excess moisture can have on a sprayed kitchen. But just to reiterate, you should do everything in your power to make sure that your sprayed kitchen doesn’t come into contact with more moisture than necessary. Ensure that all standing water is removed from worktops and wipe away any water droplets that might be visible on door and drawer fronts using a soft cloth.

Finally, keep the extractor on when cooking to keep moisture and grease in the air to a minimum and always keep a window open for good measure. If you still find that excess moisture is an issue in your kitchen, then purchase a dehumidifier for good measure.

The key to ensuring the integrity of a sprayed kitchen is to keep the room well-ventilated at all times, especially when cooking and during extremely hot or cold weather. If your windows and doors have trickle vents, then keep them open for as long as possible throughout the day for that extra bit of ventilation, even when you aren’t at home.

Don’t underestimate sunlight damage

Here at Spraylord, we use quality, robust paint that will not succumb to the sun over the course of time. In fact, we have seen cases where kitchens need to be resprayed because the original paint cannot withstand the sun’s rays. But what happens if you haven’t chosen Spraylords recently for kitchen spraying services and you want to do your utmost to keep your painted kitchen looking its best? Here’s what we suggest:

The UV rays from the sun can cause damage if you’ve had kitchen spraying services carried out in your home. Whether your kitchen was sprayed last week or a year ago, the UV rays from the sun can cause the colour and shade of the paint to change over the course of time. Normally, this is why clients will need kitchen respraying services; their original sprayed kitchen has faded and become muted over the years.

You can do everything in your power to keep moisture and grease at bay, but if the sunlight comes streaming in all hours of the day, especially during the summer when the sun is at its hottest, then you’ll eventually experience a faded sprayed kitchen finish. If this is the case, then choose Spraylords today to restore your kitchen with our kitchen spraying services near you.

To avoid the need for a kitchen repsray or kitchen repainting, and to keep your kitchen looking in top condition for years to come, you should keep the blinds or curtains closed when the sun is out and open them again when the sun moves around your property. Alternatively, as the sun moves around to the kitchen side of your house, put the blinds down or draw the curtains to keep the sunlight out.

Be cautious if you have pets or children

Pets and children are often at the same height, roughly, as your kitchen doors and drawers. So as they travel through the kitchen, they may brush past the painted doors and drawer fronts, causing increased wear and tear. Although the paint used to spray kitchens is incredibly strong and durable, it’s not indestructible. Deter your pets, especially cats and dogs, from rubbing up against the kitchen cabinets and drawers and watch your little ones, especially if they’re carrying toys or anything else that could scratch the surface.

Seek a professional for repairs & touch-ups

If you find that you’re in need of kitchen spraying services, then look for a professional firm, like us here at Spraylords, to do it for you. Don’t be tempted to touch up paintwork yourself. Not only can this make things look worse, but it’s not likely that you’ll find an exact colour match. Here at Spraylords, we have a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the field.

As such, we have the expertise needed to be able to carry out specific repairs and touch-ups on damaged sprayed kitchens to ensure it looks good as new again. Alternatively, if your kitchen has faded due to sunlight, then we can carry out complete kitchen repsraying services to breathe new life into the heart of your home.

Finally, if you’re looking for something new and modern, but don’t have the budget to have a completely new kitchen fitted, then we can carry out seamless kitchen spraying services that will exceed your expectations and make your kitchen dreams come true, for a fraction of the cost of a brand new kitchen space.

If you’re looking for professional kitchen spraying services that you can always count on, get in touch with a member of our friendly, knowledgeable team today – we’re always happy to hear from you.