Mastering kitchen maintenance: top tips for longevity
There are so many benefits to upgrading your kitchen’s fixtures and features. From replacing worn out appliances, to increasing your property’s value, to simply making it a more enjoyable space to spend time in.
However, we understand that kitchen renovations and upgrades aren’t something you want to be doing all that often. You have your vision, you want to realise it, and then you want to enjoy the results for years to come. So, in addition to other considerations such as aesthetics and practicality, the decisions you make when revamping your kitchen need to factor in reliability and longevity.
To help you create a kitchen that will stand the test of time, and won’t present you with unexpected maintenance headaches, here are some dependable products to suit kitchens of all shapes, sizes and styles.
1. Schock kitchen sinks
German engineering and manufacture has a reputation for its durability, so it’s no surprise that Schock kitchen sinks, which originated in Bavaria in 1979, are synonymous with low maintenance.
Schock invented the first ever quartz composite kitchen sink, and these products boast a near indestructible design. Whether you choose a Cristadur finish, which is smooth to the touch, or a Cristalite finish, which is more natural in appearance and feel, these sinks are all resistant to heat, chipping, staining, water spots and acids. In addition to providing them with a long functional lifespan, these attributes mean the sink will retain its stylish appearance for years to come.
If you really are all about low maintenance, and are undecided between Cristadur and Cristalite finishes, the former’s dirt repellent capabilities make them particularly easy to clean, which may just tip it over the edge.
2. Stainless steel taps
The kitchen maintenance nightmare stories you hear from friends will usually involve something drastic like a burst pipe or a broken freezer. While there’s no doubt that these events can be very expensive and time consuming to fix, they’re actually pretty rare. Much more common is a steady stream of small scale problems that add up. So, it’s important to take care of the little things.
Your kitchen taps are a good example of a small appliance that gets a lot of use, making durability key. Stainless steel taps are a great choice if longevity is what you’re looking for, so why not try something like this elegant yet hardy Alfresco Conos Pro Stainless Steel Mixer?
Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion from chemicals, liquids and food products, which is vital for kitchen taps and mixers, as they will come into regular contact with all of these materials. Stainless steel is also very easy to clean, thanks to its smooth surface which provides very few nooks where dirt can lodge, meaning a simple wipe down is all that’s typically needed after use.
3. High tech cooktops
Your cooktop is another appliance in your kitchen that comes under regular stress, both in terms of the amount of use it gets and the role it performs. From extreme temperatures to bangs and scratches from pans, you need a cooktop that is up to the task.
A great solution here is the Barazza Lab LABH900-3 90cm flush and built-in hob. These units are made of extra thick stainless steel, which has a host of durability credentials to its name (see above). However, there are some additional features of this product that enhance its longevity further still. For example, the cooktop supports are made of cast iron, which is used in professional kitchens, and is highly resistant to heat. Additionally, the supports come with specially designed rubber tips to prevent scratches to the cooktop surface. All of this means that this product will allow you to continue cooking your favourite dishes, maintenance free, for years to come.
For more information on long term solutions and products to kit out your kitchen, get in touch with the friendly team at Abey Australia today.