Published: 13th November 2009

We've all been there. From what was meant to be a display of flamboyance in the kitchen has rapidly turned into a scene out of Saving Private Ryan. The hob is covered with a whole variety of ingredients while the carpet has another stain for the collection.

Well Builder Superstore has the perfect solution to your cleaning woes. We take a closer look at some of the home's most invaluable products and show you how to maintain this stylish trend. You're on your own with the cooking, though!

Splashbacks

Combining efficiency and practicality with elegance and sophistication, splashbacks are proving to be a real hit in the home. More and more home-owners are now turning to these accessories as a contemporary alternative to tiles - keeping their kitchen clean and tidy while still retaining the same aesthetic appeal.

Splashbacks can therefore most readily be found behind a hob or around the sink; areas which are most likely to pick up dirt and residue. That said, many are going one step further - adorning their entire kitchen with the glass.

We all know what a chore it can be to scrub and scrape after a big meal but the easy cleaning and stain resistant surface means this can be a thing of the past. And for all those budding chefs who see themselves as a dab-hand with a knife, they also remove the threat of any scratches or abrasion this will (inevitably) cause.
 
All our splashbacks have a self adhesive backing to allow easy installation on to a smooth, clean surface, negating the need for any grouting disasters. If that wasn't enough, all our colours are UV stable, meaning they won't degrade with light and heat.

Builder Superstore provides a whole host of splashbacks in a variety of striking colours. From Amethyst Gloss to Chocolate Brownie , you can find a plethora of splashbacks in a range of sizes. So if you've not already made a splash, you soon will.    

Laminates

It's the question that has divided households for years: laminates or carpets? Well if it's a surface that is cleaner, more hygienic and easier to clean then there can be only one winner.

Get the best of both worlds - laminates gives the appearance of stone or tiles but are much easier to install and with better thermal properties.

On top of this unrivalled practicality - the twin clic joints also make installation a breeze - laminate flooring also means there is no need waste your day doing the dreaded hoovering.

For those of you are liable to the odd spillage (and let's face, after a few glasses of wine who isn't?), then laminates , which are stain and imprint resistant, prevents stains from red wine and oil. Additonally, the aquastop moisture protection also stops swelling, making it perfect for splash areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Check out our vast selection of laminates on  the Builder Superstore website. With 20% off all our flooring, you'd be mad not to take advantage.