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Kitchen Cabinet Cleaning Made Easy

Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:08:45 +0000

Kitchen cabinet cleaning is a simple yet important part of home maintenance and should be done one to two times per year. Keeping your cabinets clean will help prevent grease buildup and protect your cabinets for many years.

Homemade Cleaner

You can mix up an effective household cleaner that works excellently at removing grime and grease by combining 1 gallon hot water, 1 cup household ammonia, one-half cup vinegar and one-quarter cup baking soda. Stir these until thoroughly combined, and then wipe down your kitchen cabinet faces with this solution on a soft cloth. You can store the unused cleaner for general household cleaning.

Special Cabinet Cleaners

You can purchase a cleaner designed specifically for wood to clean and condition your cabinets. Look for a vegetable oil-based soap which will leave your cabinets shining and help prevent future grease and grime buildup.

Immediately clean up spills and spots to prevent tough stains and protect your cabinet finish from erosion. Whichever cleaning method you choose, regular care and maintenance will greatly extend the life and beauty of your kitchen cabinets and help maximize your investment.

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Three Ways to Safely Clean Wood Cabinets

Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:03:42 +0000

Wood kitchen cabinets are a classic and provide a good return on investment. So if you’re thinking about installing wood kitchen cabinets or trying to figure out how to keep your current ones clean, check out the following tips to keep them looking like new.

Don’t Use Abrasive Cleaners – wood kitchen cabinets are durable but they should be cleaned with care. Make sure you don’t use abrasive cleaners that can easily scratch wood. Instead, opt for gentler cleaners or try an organic and environmentally-friendly solution: vinegar and water.
Don’t Forget Cabinet Hardware – kitchen cabinet hardware can have dust and grime build-up too. To keep hardware parts looking like new and in working order, use soap and water on a soft cloth and wipe clean. Frequently doing this prevents future build-up.
Dusting – frequent dusting saves you from major cleaning jobs in the future. Dust that is occasionally wiped away with a soft cloth won’t lead to tough to remove grime over time.

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