The cleanliness of the backsplash is such a must for your kitchen. The first reason is the health issue. When you don’t clean the stain from your cooking process, the stain will turn into germs and moss that will affect your health. We all know that our health starts from the food that we consume. What will it be when you don’t have a healthy kitchen to process the food that you eat daily? Besides the health reason, the cleanliness of your backsplash will affect the aesthetic look of your kitchen. Imagine when you have a dirty backsplash, the appearance of your kitchen will decrease and you can’t have a good mood in cooking. Anyway, if your backsplash is already dirty with stains that already stay there for such a long time, here are some tips to clean it based on the backsplash material you have for your kitchen.
- Ceramic, glass, and porcelain: you can mix the warm water with vinegar in an equal part. Mix them in a bottle then spray them on the backsplash surface then wipe them off using a damp cloth.
- Natural stone (limestone, onyx, marble): you can mix the warm water with dishwashing soap. Here, you can’t use vinegar because that can be too harsh and damage the natural stone. Make sure to use a nonabrasive cloth or soft sponge to wipe off the liquid mixture so that you won’t damage the stone.
To minimize the risk of your backsplash being dirty, here are some preventive ideas that you can take:
Installing Splatter Shield
The splatter shield here is something like a sticker that is applied to the backsplash. If you don’t want to change the pattern concept of your backsplash, then you can use the transparent splatter shield. It will let you keep the beauty of your backsplash. Otherwise, if you have a common backsplash design without any pattern to be adored, then you can install the patterned splatter shield. In case the splatter shield is already dirty, then you can remove it as easily as the sticker and change it with the new one.
Here is an example of the transparent splatter shield application. Look at how your backsplash wall won’t be hindered by the shield. This one is oil-proof, water-proof, heat-resistant, anti-scratch, clean, non-toxic, and anti-staining.
Using Splatter Guard
The splatter guard has the same function as the splatter shield. However, it can be said that the splatter guard is the portable version of the splatter shield. It can be folded, removed, and washed easily. However, you need to set it every time you want to use the area near the backsplash. Basically, the splatter guard is the efficient one but need more step to use than the splatter shield so it is less effective.
Grease splash protection keeps your kitchen walls, counters, and floors clean and tidy while saving time cleaning up stubborn grease splatters. Made of non-stick aluminum foil, it is easy to clean, wipe, and clean. Features three upright panels that fold easily to accommodate pots and burners of any size. Splash Protection Screen Cover from @keyshopws
There are many kinds of the splatter guard and this one is the stainless steel splatter guard that has a rubber frame to minimize the heat when you need to touch it to remove the guard while cooking.
Applying Wax Paper
The wax paper is the cheaper version of the splatter shield. You can apply it on the backsplash by simply sticking it using the tape. When it is already dirty or wet enough then you can simply remove it and change it with the new one. This is really easy to apply, cheap, and functional for sure.
Using wax paper is a genius choice. Many people use it to cover backsplashes and even cabinet shelves. Wax paper is really good at picking up dust, so instead of scrubbing every few months, you just need to replace the paper. Also, try it on top of your fridge. Wax Paper from @tasteofhome
Using Splatter Screen for the Pan
When you think that the problem of your dirty backsplash comes from the oil splash, then using the pan splatter screen is already enough. It will cover your frying pan during cooking. The special thing about the pan splatter screen is that it will still let the air circulate but stop the oil splash and keep the food stay well on the pan.
Using the Splash Screen for the pan has no effect on the cooking below, and while you do have to remove it to stir or add additional ingredients, it only takes one second, less time than it takes to clean your hob. Grease Splatter Screen from @primalwellness
