When it comes to selecting a kitchen splashback for your new or renovated kitchen, you are spoilt for choice with materials. Deciding on one that will look the best in your home can be difficult. Which style do you go for? What colour suits your home? And most importantly, how easy is it to clean?

Below, we explore the most common splashback types and provide an indication as to how much elbow grease is required to keep them clean!

Tiles

The endless number of colours and patterns available in tiles makes them one of the most popular materials used for kitchen splashbacks.

However, with grout being a main component in tiling, it is fair to say that they are one of the most unhygienic splashbacks if you cannot stick to a regular cleaning schedule. 

Removing the grease and oil out of tile grout is not an easy (or fun) job, but it is important you stay on top of it otherwise it will stain the surface and become almost impossible to remove. 

Glass

Glass splashbacks have no joins or crevices over the surface of the splashback, so they are a lot more hygienic than tiles as there is no room for mould to grow. 

Because there is no grout with a glass splashback, this also means it is a lot easier to clean than tiles and can be maintained by using glass cleaner and microfibre cloth. It is worth noting that glass splashbacks are known for showing every smudge, oil splash or grease mark - wiping down after every cooking session is a requirement to avoid any eyesores.

Glass splashbacks must also be installed at a small distance from the wall substrate, creating a gap that is difficult to clean and has the potential of growing mould if not cleaned properly. 

Stone

If you have a stone countertop, then you may want to choose a stone splashback in the same material and colour.

Non-porous stone splashbacks are very easy to clean when compared to tiles and glass and can be cleaned using a mild detergent and a cloth. It is important you avoid anything abrasive that might scratch the stone.

However, some quartz and other porous stone splashbacks are going to require extra maintenance, such as needing sealing every year. Sealing your splashback will ensure it remains stain-resistant from food and oil splatters. This is something to consider when choosing a stone splashback as it increases the cost of maintenance.

Sublimated Powder Coated Aluminium 

Powder coated, sublimated solid aluminium splashbacks such as DecoSplash® meet all the demands of contemporary kitchens. DecoSplash® is highly customisable and durable, with a hard-wearing finish that presents an outstanding alternative to other splashbacks where performance and aesthetics are critical.

Unlike glass surfaces, which are prone to streaking, and tiles with dirty grout lines, the continuous surface of an aluminium splashback can be easily and effectively wiped clean with regular household surface spray and a cloth. Its non-porous surface also enables thorough, easy cleaning.

With DecoSplash® you can choose from a range of designs including replica natural materials like marble and concrete or use your own custom image.