Glossy surface adds chic to cabinet furniture and creates the illusion of expanded space. Particularly popular glossy surfaces They are used by children, who cover them with their handprints and color them with markers.

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A kitchen with a glossy facade looks very aesthetically pleasing and attractive.

The unsightly picture is completed by stains from cooking, defects and unpleasant odors that arise due to improper care. All together it looks unaesthetic. Arm yourself with patience, our advice and glossy furniture will shine with its original shine.

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Caring for such a headset requires a lot of effort and time.

Take care of your glossy facade from a young age

Surface glossy facades afraid of scratches and sudden temperature changes. To avoid damaging it, follow simple care rules:

  • Puse microfiber, flannel or soft cotton cloths;

    microfiber cloths
    It is strictly not recommended to clean surfaces with hard sponges due to the risk of scratches appearing on the gloss.
  • Ndo not use products with abrasive additives;

    powder and brush
    In no case should you wash with aggressive detergents, as this could ruin the shine of the glossy facade.
  • BProtect the gloss from direct sunlight and ultraviolet radiation;

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    It is important to install the kitchen in such a way that sunlight does not fall directly on the glossy facade. This will help to preserve the brightness of the kitchen color for a long time.
  • NDo not install heating devices or incandescent lamps nearby and do not allow heating above 70°C;

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    Many glossy materials are resistant to temperature effects and also to fading.
  • UInstall a good kitchen hood – regular use of forced ventilation will remove excess moisture from the room air and strong odors that arise after using certain substances.

    kitchen hood
    If you want to ensure the cleanest air in the kitchen without fumes, grease and odors, then you will need a high-quality hood.

ATTENTION! Abrasive detergents and rigid woven materials are taboo for any glossy surface.

cleaning products
Make sure that the products do not have a dissolving or corrosive effect.

Remember that almost all coatings glossy facades Contraindicated:

  • Rsolvents – white spirit, turpentine, acetone;
  • Nitroglycerin;
  • WITHpier;
  • Ammonia;
  • Ppolymer resins;
  • BGrandma's recipes based on soda and salt.
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The range of cleaning products is now simply huge, so it is important to know how to wash a glossy kitchen set so as not to spoil it.

Use a melamine sponge with great caution. It is excellent at removing traces of felt-tip pens and markers, but is completely unsuitable for acrylic and varnished surfaces. surfaces.

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If you decide to use it, wet it and squeeze it out well before use.

Rub the dirty area with light pressure. Vigorous rubbing of the defect can lead to scratches and destruction of the sponge. After finishing, wipe it with a slightly damp clean with a rag.

melamine sponge
Use the softest sponges designed for gloss or glass.

IMPORTANT! Melamine particles that enter the body provoke the development of urolithiasis.

Rules of care glossy facades depend on the materials from which they are made.

Polyvinyl chloride film

She is afraid of everything - high temperatures and humidity, rough mechanical and chemical impacts and abrasive additives.

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PVC film should never be washed with a very damp cloth.

Also, the formation of cracks and peeling of the film can be caused by:

  • Dthe action of bright lighting devices;
  • Ttemperatures below -15° C.
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To prevent the film from peeling off the facade, try to wipe the surface with a not very damp cloth.

Decorative plastic (DSP)

Waterproof and resistant to mechanical impacts.

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Kitchens with plastic coating must be washed with gentle detergents.

But it is defenseless against the effects of chemically active substances:

  • INChlorine-based substances “wash out” the color from such material;
  • INaspen polishes turn into a sticky film that is difficult to remove;
  • ABOUTwith alcohol-based compounds the gloss becomes dull;
  • Mwashing means, which contain acids, form dirty, indelible stains and streaks – so no “Domestos”, “Komet” or “Silit”.
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Glossy plastic tends to lose its color brightness, so be careful when choosing cleaning products.

Acrylic plastic

It tolerates wet cleaning well and can be treated with polish. It does not fade in the sun, does not fade and is resistant to mechanical impacts.

acrylic surface
Dirt is removed from such a surface quite easily. These facades can be polished if defects appear on them.

However, it is also sensitive to the chemical composition of cleaning agents.

acrylic kitchen
In no case should they be washed with aggressive detergents, as this can ruin the shine of the glossy facade.

Painted MDF under varnish

A high-quality multi-layer varnish coating applied over enamel paint does not peel off, does not allow moisture to pass through, and does not fade from bright daylight.

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Minor defects during use on a painted surface can be corrected, unlike plastic.

Scratchedsurface Easy to restore. Does not tolerate melamine sponge and high temperatures.

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But it is still necessary to try to avoid scratches as much as possible.

So that your furniture shines from cleanliness and you shine from delight

For gentle and effective cleaning kitchen set To remove grease and dirt, use regular laundry soap. Grate it on a fine grater and dilute it in warm water until a soapy solution is formed.

laundry soap
To wash a plastic surface without causing unnecessary damage, use laundry soap diluted in water.

Carry out cleaning in three stages:

  • WITHstart by applying the solution to it;
  • ZThen wipe first with a wrung-out damp cloth and then with a dry cloth;
  • ABOUTBe sure to ventilate the room.
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Soap solution is the most harmless for glossy coatings of kitchen units, but does not always give a good result.

For effective cleaning of facades, many housewives quite successfully use:

  • Chpursuant means for glass (ammonia free);
  • WITHspecial sprays for glossy finish;
  • Mwashing means for shower cabins;
  • Shampoules and liquid soap;
  • WITHmeans for washing dishes;
  • Bwax-free polishes;
  • Phydrogen heresy.
detergents
To wash surfaces with a glossy facade, use non-abrasive detergents.

If you find a fresh greasy stain or dirty streaks on facade, then try to erase them with a light press of a flannel rags, moistened with glass cleaner.

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For painted glossy facades, it is good to use a glass cleaner.

IMPORTANT! Carry out such cleaning as often as possible - and you will not have to make heroic efforts to remove old defects.

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It is recommended to apply the product to the facades and wipe with a dry microfiber cloth.

The glossy facade will retain its shining shine for a long time if you handle it with care.

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Choose cleaning products carefully and use soft, non-woven cloths.

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