A Guide to Cleaning & Maintaining Your Cabinets

Posted by RTA Cabinets Store on November 10th, 2020

All the good things come with a price. And if you are a fan of cooking and spending time in the kitchen, you need to make your peace with spills, splatters, and grease. The latter is a bit more thorough than the usual quick daily wipe-down of the counters, stove, and tabletops. We can totally relate to your pain of scrubbing the kitchen cupboards and cabinets. That is why we have compiled some of the most effective kitchen cabinet care and cleaning tips for tackling this chore with the utmost efficiency. In this article, we will cover how to clean your kitchen cabinets. 

• A little dusting goes a long way

To mitigate the frequency of the intensity of cleaning, a little dusting can help to a great extent. It may seem a bit counterintuitive to dust vertical surface, but it will accumulate on cupboard exteriors, and that too mostly if a lot of frying is done in your kitchen. Fine particles of oil will settle on all surfaces, including vertical ones, acting as a magnet to attract dust.

• Upon installation 

Wipe the cabinets clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry immediately with another clean, soft cloth. It is advised you always wipe in the direction of the wood grain. When you are getting the cabinets installed, make sure you apply a thin coat of high-quality polish. It would help if you chose a polish that does not contain silicone or wax.

• Repairing nicks and scratches 

Kitchen cabinet repair and cleaning Kits are available online so that you can maintain the beauty of your kitchen. If you have recently renovated your kitchen, you might have definitely received the care kit.

• Wipe spills promptly 

There are many substances out there that become difficult to remove and may stain or cause other damage upon prolonged contact. You must wipe the spills promptly with a damp cloth or a sponge and dry the surface immediately. You must use a blotting action rather than a wiping action to remove the substance. 

• Clean your painted cabinets with ease 

Painted wood cabinets don't require a cleaning method different that that is used on stained wood cabinets. Simply wipe painted cabinets with warm water and diluted all-purpose wood cleaner or white vinegar. Wood kitchen cabinets should not get excessively wet. You must ensure to rinse the surface with a second cloth and clean water.

• Clean the interiors of the cabinets properly 

Wipe the insides of the cabinets and drawers with white vinegar and water solution. You can even use a toothbrush to clean along with the edges and cracks. Let the surface dry completely before placing any item back.

These tips are sure to help you maintain your kitchen cabinets and take care of them with the utmost efficiency.