The Role of Splashbacks in Kitchen Hygiene

Need a new splashback to accompany your cooker and cooker hood? We have plenty to choose from here on the MyAppliances site – and while they will transform your space aesthetically, they also offer a key role when it comes to hygiene.

In our latest article on our lifestyle blog, we share with you their unique properties (as well as a couple of disadvantages. But only a couple, we might add). Read on…

Glass Splashbacks: Pros

They Complement Your Colour Scheme

Glass splashbacks are available in a host of shades – and they offer an easy way to breathe life into your space, particularly if you like to switch up the aesthetic of your kitchen frequently.

Select a splashback in your favourite shade and you’ll find that it’ll add immediate interest to the hub of your home.

They’re Easy to Clean

Perhaps the most important role of your glass splashback, though, is the fact that it’s so much easier to clean than, say, a tiled splashback. Glass is hygienic, since it’s resistant to water, bacteria, and grease; simply grab a wet sponge or cloth and wipe any splashes with relative ease.

They’re Popular

In recent years, glass splashbacks have become increasingly popular. 

View our range here on the MyAppliances site.

They’re Heat Resistant

Toughened or tempered glass splashbacks are more resistant to heat than splashbacks made from other materials, so you can be sure they will never break when the surrounding area gets hot.

Cook until your heart’s content, then, and you can rest assured you won’t be doing any damage to your kitchen.

Glass splashbacks are also easy to install, as well as being cost-effective, as we mentioned earlier in this piece. They really are a great choice if you’re a new homeowner or if you’d like to make improvements to your space on the cheap.

Glass Splashbacks: Cons

Are there any disadvantages to glass splashbacks?

They Can Become Dirty Quickly

If you’re a bit keen in the kitchen and make plenty of splatters while cooking, you may find that your glass splashback won’t hide any food markings as well as, for example, patterned kitchen tiles. Of course, there is always a (small) price to pay for style, but the clean-up should be simple, since glass can be easily wiped down.

Installation Can Be Tricky (but only sometimes)

Also, it’s worth checking out how easily your glass splashback can be installed; this could only prove an issue, though, if you require a custom-size or shape of splashback.

So, there you have it. We’d say the advantages of glass splashbacks far outweigh any disadvantages.

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Until next time…