It doesn’t take long before greasy fingerprints, food smudges, and buildup leave your wood kitchen cabinets looking grimy and dull. It’s easy to maintain and restore their luster in just a few simple steps. The main culprit is grease so you’ll want to clean your cabinets with products that fight grease but don’t create added buildup to make them look and feel sticky and oily.
Here are a few simple steps to help maintain and keep your wood cabinets in tip-top shape:
Dusting: Dust cabinets frequently with a soft lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water or a spray-type dust remover.
Spills & General Cleaning: Clean spills immediately. Use a clean cloth and mild soap if necessary. Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Cleaning: There are a number of products available for your wood cleaning needs. We recommend Guardsman. Their products are available at many stores nationwide including Bed Bath & Beyond, Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware.
Polishing: We recommend that you wash and polish cabinets once or twice each year. Use a light coat of quality furniture polish. Avoid spray type polishes containing petroleum solvents, as they are flammable and toxic if swallowed.
Don’t: Use detergents, soap pads or steel wool on your cabinetry. These harsh abrasives will mar the wood finish. Additionally, we recommend that you avoid the use of paste wax and polishes that contain silicone; the wax buildup is difficult to remove and will leave a residue that attracts dust.
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