Emily Chan
Glass Surfaces
Whether it be shower doors, glass-front cabinets, or clear glass light fixtures, all glass surfaces will show every speck of dust and smudgy fingerprint. They require constant cleaning to maintain that flawless, reflective, crystal-clear appearance. You should refrain from including glass features in your home, especially if you have little ones.
Glass shower doors may be okay in adult bathrooms, but it’s pretty much impossible to get rid of the water spots completely. Also, glass light fixtures attract floating dust particles that stand out immediately when the light shines through them. If you really love the style that glass brings, go for milk glass. It’s still opaque, but its cloudy look helps camouflage dirt.
Marble Countertops
Marble countertops are a timeless choice—I mean, who isn’t a fan of natural stone? But don’t be fooled by all the interior design magazines. Marble is porous, which means it will show all manner of stains, particularly from red wine, turmeric, oils, tomato sauce, or any acidic foods.
Once these stains have set in, no amount of scrubbing will be able to remove them. With that being said, you could argue that the stains give a marble countertop real character.
Dark, Glossy Surfaces
Dark countertops may be all the rage right now for that sleek and modern aesthetic, but it’s very difficult to keep them looking presentable. You might think otherwise because black or navy seems like it would effectively hide crumbs, but it turns out that water can really make dark, glossy surfaces look dull and dirty.
They will also showcase any bit of dust or dirt that clearly doesn’t belong, even when cleaned frequently.
