How To Extend The Life Of A Cheap Kitchen?

Maintain microclimate

Budget headsets are usually made of chipboard. To make the structure last longer, try not to expose furniture to sudden changes in temperature - this threatens deformation of the outer layer.

Also, protect it from direct sunlight: curtains and tulle on the windows.

Optimum temperature for a room where furniture stands - from +17 to + 26⁰С, and humidity - from 30 to 80%. Adjust these values ​​by ventilating, for example, while the gas oven is operating, and also do not place the headset near heating radiators.

Keep away from moisture

Do not leave on the countertop spilled drinks and water - always wipe the surface dry... Pay particular attention to hard-to-reach places, sink joints and ends. Humidity is the main enemy of cheap furniture. It swells from prolonged exposure to water, and it is incredibly difficult to correct the consequences.

Do not place the kettle under a wall cabinet: the hot steam will quickly swell the surface.

Process joints

Use silicone sealant to keep moisture out of crevices. Choose a clear antibacterial compound and seal carefully:

• the junction of the sink and countertop;
• wall baseboard;
• the joint of the countertop of the corner kitchen set.

The inner corners of the cabinet under the sink, as well as its lower edge, should be covered with PVA glue - it forms a transparent film and will be invisible. The same method will help protect the doors if you apply glue to the ends: thanks to a simple technique, the sash will not "drive" from moisture. Another weak point is the base, it should also be "primed".

Protect from mechanical stress

Use cutting boards to protect the countertop from chips and scratches, and silicone, cork, or wood coasters if hot dishes need to be placed. Do not drop cutlery on the surface - careless movement can leave a mark on the plastic.

For restoration, you will have to use varnishes, furniture wax, putty and polishing agents, but it is not a fact that the defect can be masked.

Follow fittings

Temperature changes, constant exposure to moisture and active use of furniture lead to loosening of fasteners and partial loosening of the structure. The sashes can be adjusted by tightening or replacing the hinge screws.

It is also worth equipping them with closers - they will increase the service life of the headset. To fix "jammed" drawers, lubricate the runners with wax.

A more economical way to protect furniture from destruction - glue a piece of felt between the door and the body. When closed, it will cushion the impact.

Cleans competently

The main rule when caring for an inexpensive kitchen set is do not clean it with abrasive products... Powders, as well as metal brushes, leave small scratches on the surface, which quickly become clogged with grease and darken: it becomes even more difficult to remove such stains.

Avoid solvents, alkalis and acids: choose gentle cleaning compounds to deal with dirt.

Care for facades

Chipboard furniture in the kitchen is subject to the greatest contamination. Wash any drops of fat on the surface during cooking immediately so that it does not harden. Timely wipe the fronts with a microfiber or flannel cloth so that the headset looks neat and stays like new for a long time.

Glossy facades treat with an antistatic agent so that dust does not accumulate on them, as well as a special polish to fill in and hide small scratches.

A budget kitchen set will last for several years if you take care of it immediately after purchase and take care of it during operation.