Professional cleaner reveals the feature she’d never have in her house: ‘It’s a nightmare to clean’

An Australian professional cleaner has revealed the ‘worst’ spot to clean after working on thousands of homes.

The cleaner, who goes by @cleanlikeapro online, claimed that mirrored splashbacks in kitchens were a ‘nightmare’ to maintain well.

A splashback is a layer installed above and behind the sink and stove to protect walls from moisture, food splatters, grease, and oil. 

The woman warned against falling victim to their pristine mirrored appearances in showrooms because the reality of the feature is much worse.

Mirrored splashbacks are extremely hard to keep spotless as they reflect every speck of dust and water stain back onto the room.

The cleaner, who goes by @cleanlikeapro online, claimed that mirrored splashbacks in kitchens were a ‘nightmare’ to maintain well

The professional cleaner was secure in her opinion. 

‘I don’t care how good these look in a showroom – do not, under any circumstances, let anyone convince you that a mirrored splashback is a good idea,’ she said.

The woman posted a video of the dirt and grit the mirror holds onto – and how a few spots that would have disappeared into a marble feature instead make the whole kitchen look filthy.

‘Mirrored splashbacks are a nightmare, especially when there is a stovetop or a sink that backs onto it.’

‘As someone who has cleaned thousands of homes, and seen hundreds of mirrored splashbacks, these are never a good idea,’ she said.

Her main issue stemmed from the potential for streaks and wipe marks despite being clean.

‘I don’t care how clean you are, these will always look awful,’ the professional claimed.

Many agreed with the cleaner’s opinion and shared bad experiences with mirrored splashbacks.

‘I can’t think of anything worse than looking at myself while doing dishes or cooking,’ a woman said.

‘I have one and as someone who suffers with OCD they are the worst.’

‘Any splashback that isn’t tile is a terrible idea unless you like cleaning 24/7.’

‘They’re only nice right after cleaning.’

But others defended their decision. 

‘I completely disagree,’ a woman argued. I have them and they are pristine.’

‘I love mine. It’s easier to wipe clean with window cleaner versus scrubbing grubby grout and tiles.’