How to clean a plastic kitchen?

The most popular place in the house is the kitchen, and kitchen furniture is the most used furniture in the house. Therefore, it is very important to keep your kitchen set clean. In this article, you will learn how to clean a plastic kitchen so that it lasts more than one year, while maintaining its appearance and cleanliness.

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General rules for the care of a kitchen set

The functionality and appearance of your furniture directly depends on the conditions in which it is contained. By adhering to the following simple operating instructions, you will extend the life of your kitchen for a long time:

1. The room in which the kitchen is located should be dry, and with an air temperature of +10 to +40 degrees Celsius. The temperature outside these limits adversely affects furniture, leads to deformation of surfaces.
2. The headset is not recommended to be kept in direct sunlight. Their influence leads to a constant burnout of color. Subsequently, your furniture becomes like a zebra, because the color in the burnt out place will be much lighter than in places where the sun's rays did not fall. In this case, no matter how hard you try to clean the plastic kitchen, you will not be able to achieve a uniform color scheme.
3. Dryness is another important rule for operating a kitchen. With prolonged exposure to moisture on such furniture, deformation, swelling and peeling of coatings will occur. When washing the floor, make sure that moisture does not get into the clearances of the parts. It is recommended to get rid of moisture with a soft, well-absorbing cloth.
4. Avoid exposing the unit to aggressive substances such as acids, alkalis, solvents and harsh materials. When cleaning, use soft brushes and cloths. Such tips are relatively relative, since, by definition, plastic can withstand any mechanical and chemical loads. But it’s better not to “tempt fate”, but to use more gentle means.
5. A good cosmetic option is to use a vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle.
6. An important point is the proper ventilation of the room. Choose a hood that, not only externally, but also suitable for your kitchen in terms of parameters.

Important! These recommendations apply to all types of coatings in the kitchen: chipboard, MDF, plastic and glossy. We included such a wide range of materials in this review for the reason that often even stylish plastic items are decorated with other materials. Consider ways to care for each of them in more detail.

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Plastic Furniture Care

Caring for kitchen furniture made of plastic does not present any difficulties if you adhere to simple recommendations.

1. The most important factors in caring for a plastic kitchen set are prevention and timeliness.
2. Do not cut food on the countertop; use cutting boards.
3. In order to clean the kitchen from plastic, use any detergents that do not contain abrasive substances and chlorine. The market provides enough, and you can easily find the one that suits you.
4. When cleaning, use soft brushes that will not scratch the surface.
5. Wipe the facade and other surfaces with a dry soft cloth made of plush or cloth. Microfiber is also great.
6. Usually plastic kitchens are made in an aluminum profile. Caring for him also has its own rules.Do not use harsh liquids to clean. Wipe with a flannel cloth.

Important! The market provides funds not only for cleaning plastic surfaces, but also for polishing, protection and other useful functions. Use them to make the care of plastic furniture in your home even more effective.

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Glossy furniture care

Glossy coatings in the kitchen are the most common today. Such a kitchen looks impressive and visually expands the space, which is sometimes very small.

Types of glossy coatings

Furniture with such a coating is made in various ways. It can be plastic, varnish or paint, acrylic or PVC film.

1. Plastic glossy coatings belong to the economy version of kitchen sets. Such kitchens are made under the influence of high temperatures. Over time, coatings may lose their color, although quality materials are free from this nuisance.
2. Varnishing is carried out by applying several layers of varnish on the painted MDF boards using a special technology: primer, grinding, drying are carried out separately for each layer. Minor defects on such surfaces are easily repaired compared to plastic ones.
3. Also, acrylic plastic is applied to the facades, which is very easy to clean, and defects on it are removed by simple polishing. Afraid of aggressive detergents. A significant drawback is the high cost.
4. MDF facades can also be fitted with PVC film. Just like plastic, this type of finish belongs to the economy option.

Important! To clean a plastic kitchen using PVC film, remember that it is not recommended to wash it with a wet sponge. When exposed to moisture, it may begin to exfoliate.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the glossy finish of a kitchen unit are much greater than the disadvantages. Among the latter:

1. Traces of hands, feet, water stains and stains are visible on the same coating.
2. Scratches and scuffs.

Important! The color of your headset plays a big role. On dark surfaces, all contaminants are much more visible than on light ones, which conceal minor defects.

The advantages are as follows:

1. Reflecting light surfaces greatly expand the space in the room.
2. Mirror coating changes the geometry of the room.
3. The coating is resistant to fading and abrasion.
4. Cleaning is not difficult.
5. All shades of gloss look impressive in your kitchen, even black.
6. Large selection of rich colors and shades, which allows you to diversify your interior.

How to wash a glossy kitchen?

It’s easy to wash a glossy kitchen, just follow the following simple recommendations.

1. Use a soft cloth or paralon sponge.
2. Exclude chemical cleaners, solvents, alcohol, acetone, turpentine, nitroglycerin, synthetic resin, undiluted concentrates, etc. from detergents.
3. It is recommended to use products: for dishes, for showers, for glasses (without alcohol and ammonia), shampoos, liquid soap, polishes (not containing wax).
4. Wash cabinet doors with special degreasing gels.
5. Use a damp, soft microfiber cloth; harder sponges can leave scratches.
6. After cleaning the surface, rub it with a soft dry cloth - this will give the gloss the necessary shine and save it from stains.

Important! Do not forget that before using the product on all your furniture, check it in an inconspicuous area.

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Laminated chipboard care

Laminated chipboard in our time has a fairly high quality, it is mainly used for body blanks and as a result, care for them does not require much effort.

In addition to the standard methods described above, use polishes for this type of coating for cleaning. After cleaning, be sure to wipe the coating dry to avoid deformation.

Important! Make sure that your cleaning product does not have contraindications in contact with food - carefully read the instructions.

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Facade care MDF

MDF is an environmentally friendly coating, superior in strength and stability to wood. To clean such headsets is soap solutions and all kinds of polishes.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to clean MDF coatings with chlorine-containing substances and solid objects, such as powders, hard brushes, plastic-coated sponges, etc.

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Caring for a kitchen is actually easy. But remember, each headset is individual and you will need to determine the most suitable tool for you using the brute force method. And the above tips will help you cope with the task and enjoy the cleanliness of the kitchen for many years.