After purchasing a glass splashback for your kitchen, the next step is to ensure that you clean and maintain them. Cleaning splashbacks regularly is an essential step of ensuring they maintain their fresh and elegant look for your kitchen. Your cleaning routine will ultimately produce the best results. The tips below will guide your cleaning routine for your glass splashbacks:

Clean immediately 

When spills and splashes occur, you should clean them immediately. While splashbacks are stain-resistant, it is wise to clean any spills or dirt as they occur. Stains are easier to clean as soon as they occur, and you reduce the risk of staining. A good cleaning product for spills is white vinegar. However, you should not wipe the traces of a cleaning product with a paper towel. It breaks down and leaves traces all over your splashback. To avoid this, use an absorbent material such as cloths or newspapers.

Use a cleaning cloth

When cleaning splashbacks, you should use a proper cleaning cloth. Avoid using cleaning products such as a metal scourer as it may scratch and damage the splashback. Even if the splashback is designed using toughened glass, they cannot withstand cleaning from steel wool. It is advisable to use a paper towel that can produce a clean finish. For best results, use two cleaning towels; one towel to clean the splashback and the other to wipe down the surface. You can buff the surface by cleaning in a circular motion. A lint-free cloth is the best option for buffing a splashback.

A newspaper is also a suitable cleaning material as it results in a streak-free finish. A vinyl sponge is also a good cleaning material as there is no risk of damage from scratches.

Variety of cleaning products

When cleaning glass splashbacks, it is wise to use more than a glass cleaner. This is because many types of spills and dirt can occur on the splashback. One type of cleaner may not be enough for all types of spills. For instance, when the spill is grease-based, you will need a cleaner that can remove traces of grease. Oven cleaners, for instance, may be a good fit. However, note that oven cleaners are not suitable for painted splashbacks as the paint may dissolve.

Also, you should avoid using abrasive cleaning products that may damage the splashback. Abrasive cleaning products can cause scratches and ruin the sheen of the splashback.