Top care tips

Got a splash or mark? Wipe it – usually a clean dishcloth that’s been dampened in warm water with a dash of washing-up liquid works best. Rinse away any detergent where appropriate and dry the surface afterwards.

Be especially careful of red wine, oils, coffee, turmeric or acidic foods.

Joints are sealed, but standing moisture can still cause swelling over time, especially where worktops meet, along the bottom rail of shaker doors, inside a J-pull handle groove and on end panels that sit on the floor. See our Furniture care guide for more.

A quick “wipe and dry” at the end of clearing up will prevent the cloudy bloom marks that appear when moisture is left to dry on the worktop.

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• Use the extractor every time you cook and let it run on for a few minutes afterwards to clear the air.
• Position your air fryer or deep fryer near the extractor so it clears the steam faster.
• Pull countertop appliances such as toasters forward so heat and steam don’t affect the underside of wall units. Take care where there are children or vulnerable people in the home.

Quartz, granite and ceramic are all harder than steel. Boards protect both the surface and your knives. The same applies to hot pans: always use a trivet or heat mat to protect the worktop from thermal shock and heat marks.

Give items with a rough or unglazed base a soft coaster or pad to protect the worktop from fine scratches. See our Worktop care guide for more.

Almost every activity at home generates moisture in the air, so use the extractor, open a window briefly and keep lids on pans where you can. This helps timber doors stay stable, keeps mould at bay and keeps everything in comfortable balance.

A little attention here and there, such as wiping fridge and dishwasher seals, popping extractor filters through the dishwasher, refreshing the dishwasher filter, descaling tap aerators and keeping vents clear, helps appliances run quietly and efficiently, and often catches small issues before they become bigger ones. See our Appliance care guide for more.

Grit is the villain of great flooring. A two-minute sweep or vacuum protects everything, and a doormat will help stop grit spreading. See our LVT floor care guide for more.

Do not use steam cleaners on floors, cabinets, doors or kickboards. High-pressure steam forces moisture into materials, softening substrates and breaking down adhesives and coatings. Swelling and delamination can follow surprisingly quickly.

Avoid leaving wet cloths or standing water against panels, plinths or end panels. When mopping floors, use a well-wrung mop and avoid flooding the area, as excess moisture can rise into plinths and floor-mounted end panels.

Bleach, vinegar, acetone, scouring creams, solvent sprays and paper towels can dull, scratch or haze the surface of doors and worktops. Even Magic Eraser pads are mildly abrasive, so they can affect the sheen of a surface. Stick to warm water, a little washing-up liquid and a soft microfibre cloth. Generally, it’s all you need.

Silicone keeps water out of joints, upstands, sinks and edges. Over time it can shrink or develop small hairline gaps as the room settles. If you ever spot a section that looks tired, a simple re-bead keeps everything watertight and protects the cabinetry beneath.

Most everyday cleaning and maintenance is straightforward and is covered in these guides. If something appears abnormal rather than simply dirty or worn — for example movement, damage, persistent staining or something that does not respond to the recommended method — Redwood can help you work out what is happening.

If you do contact us, a close-up photograph and a wider photograph will usually help us understand what is happening. You can email them to hello@redwoodkitchens.co.uk.

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