Stew Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Ok, had my glossy kitchen in for a while. It's bright red and black but being black it's a nightmare to keep clean! Anyone have a gloss kitchen and if so what do you use to keep it clean? I'm very tempted to try a wax on them but not sure! I'm sure at least one person can help! I am seeing some swirls (not kidding) so want to minimise this too. If you are too embarrassed to reply to a kitchen cleaning topic then feel free to PM me a solution! sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I have no idea what a glossy kitchen is but my Mrs is pretty good at cleaning so I could ask her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Cara will be on soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well the red is this http://www.moben.co.uk/kitchen-ranges/impact-kitchens/paris-red-ivory/ mixed with black http://www.moben.co.uk/kitchen-ranges/impact-kitchens/paris-white-black/ It's mega shiny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Get your PC on those doors and get rid of the swirls. I recon wax would be a good idea, if it works for cars then why not kitchen panels. Maybe something like collinite 885 designed for plastics and fibre glass. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Im a kitchen Installer do you need something to get the swirls off ? t-cut gets scratches off the gloss doors and worktops, i have never tried or heard of anyone putting wax on them but i dont see why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 depends what the material is, but all the gloss finish kitchens i've heard of can be a bitch to keep clean and apparently scratch really easy. same as granite can be an arse as well. there are advantages to cheaper laminate finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 gloss doors and laminate worktops and a pain to keep shiney and a micro fibre cloth is the best thing to buff them up, but just like car paint they become swirled. granite is in a different league to laminate and is very tough, it can also be polished using the right equipment but probably will only need done every 5 years if properly maintained, need to watch as granite is porous and that red wine can actaluut stain it if not clean up straight away. i have started fitting corine/encore worktops which are very good as they are a type plastic resin compound and can be buffed and sanded very easily and the joins are more or less invisible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Call Envy Valeting and book your kitchen in for a full paint correction. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Call Envy Valeting and book your kitchen in for a full paint correction. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cheers Paul, I wondered if you'd know actually as I knew you fitted kitchens. Well I guess I'll maybe use a really mild polish (T cut would be too aggressive I think) and then I'll try some wax...... I use microfibres to wipe it down so will continue to do so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cheers Paul, I wondered if you'd know actually as I knew you fitted kitchens. Well I guess I'll maybe use a really mild polish (T cut would be too aggressive I think) and then I'll try some wax...... I use microfibres to wipe it down so will continue to do so! yeah t cut is aggressive but its works for scratches and something milder would be good for a general clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cheers Paul, I wondered if you'd know actually as I knew you fitted kitchens. Well I guess I'll maybe use a really mild polish (T cut would be too aggressive I think) and then I'll try some wax...... I use microfibres to wipe it down so will continue to do so! yeah t cut is aggressive but its works for scratches and something milder would be good for a general clean Cool. I'll give it a go! It'll be fun I'm sure. Just think when the weather is bad I'll be able to detail the kitchen instead of my outdoor toys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I like the idea that you have a problem with cleaning your kitchen and you consider car wax and come to us for advice :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cheers Paul, I wondered if you'd know actually as I knew you fitted kitchens. Well I guess I'll maybe use a really mild polish (T cut would be too aggressive I think) and then I'll try some wax...... I use microfibres to wipe it down so will continue to do so! yeah t cut is aggressive but its works for scratches and something milder would be good for a general clean Stew, remember that kitchen work tops etc are a lot harder than car paint, so t-cut wont be too abrasive for them. Think you need to book them in for a full correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Will ask my parents they recently had a kitchen installed with gloss black units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cara will be on soon You're walking a fine line... Stew, have you tried a very weak solution of washing up liquid and (good old-fashioned elbow grease here) buffing/polishing up afterwards with your microfibre cloths? Failing that, how about a small amount of glass cleaner, again buffed up? Alternatively, sugar soap is very good for kitchens (fab for grease and dirt) but I don't know if this would be too abrasive for gloss units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lexx Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Jay, you have far too much time on your hands! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 I might have to ask my Mum too. I have tried a few cleaners etc but just wondered if anyone had any tips to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cheers Jay... another slap smiley coming on... I agree you have far too much time on your hands! (although I suppose I should be grateful it wasn't a Kim/Aggie character ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cheers Jay... another slap smiley coming on... I agree you have far too much time on your hands! (although I suppose I should be grateful it wasn't a Kim/Aggie character ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nixy Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Stew I have a shiny kitchen and I don't bother with any of the products just use E-Cloth system. Thick microfibre cloth damp for wiping it down then a thin glass polishing cloth just buffs it to a complete streak free gleaming finish. Just google e-cloth. P.S brilliant on the car as well. Edit: and remember I am the girl that got the oil smell out of your washing machine so trust me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Lol, Jay you are a worry. By the way, with these gloss surfaces, are they painted or plastic?? That will make some difference as to what you can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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