A worktop lasts only as long as you maintain it. This means that the use you make of your worktop will reflect on how long it lasts for you. This is why it is also equally important what you place on it and what you keep away from it.
To have your kitchen worktops last a long time, you need to know how to take care of them. Well, how you should care for your worktop depends on the worktop material you have in your kitchen. Other than that, there are general rules to follow for all worktops. For instance, you should not use chemicals or bleaches for natural stone worktops because they can corrode and damage when exposed to hard chemicals.
At Slabs and Stones Ltd, we provide worktops in and around London, focusing on marble, granite, and Quartz collection. We supply worktops for kitchens and bathrooms and will also help get them fitted. With our experience, we understand the common mistakes people make that destroy their worktops. Read this blog to ensure that your worktop lasts a long time!
What To Store On Worktops?
Your worktop does not have to be empty. You can use your kitchen worktops in London creatively and get the best use of them. Making use of your worktops in such a creative manner can also help improve your overall experience and quality of life. So take a look at some of these things and consider what suits your lifestyle best!
A Veritable Coffee/Tea Station: Nothing is more appealing than a hot beverage station for those who need their morning kick of caffeine. A coffee/tea station setting depends on your preference. If you use a coffee maker, then you can place that along with dedicating a section for mugs, coffee pods, and maybe cookies to go with it.
If you’d prefer to make your coffee from scratch, then perhaps an electric kettle, a filter, filter papers, a coffee grinder, and anything else you add to your coffee can have a place. Use organizers that match your worktop and kitchen theme to make it look more sleek and streamlined.
A tea corner is much simpler to organize. All you need is an electric kettle, storage for all the tea bags, the biggest mugs, and a spot for the creamer. With this setup, you won’t have to walk all around the kitchen looking for what you need. This way, you have everything you need ready for you when you wake up.
Most Frequently Used Items: This can be highly varied and depends on what you use most. For instance, if you use certain spices, tea towels, trays, or cookbooks very often, then they deserve a place on the worktop. This can make it easy for you to access the things you need. As you use these items more often, it makes sense to have them placed in an area that is easy to access. You’ll be able to get to them easily whenever you need them and not jump through hoops to get to the things you need on a daily basis.
Fresh Fruit Display: Having freshly washed and clean fruits on display will tempt you and your family members to grab a fruit more often. As you waltz into the kitchen looking for a snack, and a banana or an apple catches your eye, chances are, that’s the first thing you’ll eat. You can simply snap your way into a healthier lifestyle and kick out the snacking habit.
Adding A Bowl Of Fresh Fruit Can Do Wonders In Your Life!
What Not To Store On Worktops?
There are many things you shouldn’t place or store on your kitchen worktops, and with reason. The items and the reason behind them are explained below in detail.
Little Used Appliances: This is a no-brainer! Of course, you shouldn’t be storing the rarely used items on the counter. They just take up unnecessary space on the counter. You want your kitchen worktops to look neat and uncluttered. The best way to get rid of clutter is to move the scarcely used appliances into the cabinets for when you need them.
Knife Blocks: This should be one of the first things you remove from your kitchen worktops. To begin with, a knife block is disgusting and highly likely to harbour bacteria. They provide enclosed, dark spaces to store knives. While no one is too lazy to wash the knife before putting it in the block, accidents can happen. Perhaps we may forget to dry the knife thoroughly; this is enough to give a healthy and happy environment for mould to grow in.
Furthermore, this can be highly dangerous. You don’t need small kids in your home to practice knife safety. While we’re busy cooking something that needs a lot of attention, we can accidentally tip over the knife block. It is best to get a magnetic knife holder attached to the wall instead. They go well with any modern kitchen, and you’ll soon want to hand your other spoons, spatulas, and other cooking cutlery on the wall for easy access.
The Cleaning Products: Even if they don’t spill entirely, the chances of droplets falling onto the worktop do exist. This is something you’re going to avoid at all costs. While you may feel that it’s just a spill, it can stain your worktop and damage the sealant where it spills. That single spill becomes the area where the sealant is destroyed and, eventually, the worktop.
Leaving Cleaning Products On The Counter Is A Complete No-no!
It is best to use a basket to store all your cleaning products. This way, you can simply whip out the basket whenever you’re performing a routine cleanup or even a deep clean session. All your cleaning products will be easy to access and all in one place. Any spills will be contained within the basket, and your worktop is safe and sound.
Bottom Line
If you really want your space organized and neat, you must know what to store and what not to, as the kitchen is one place that can become cluttered and disorganized easily. It must have the items used frequently while getting ready in the morning, cooking meals, or cleaning up.
