LETS CLEAN: kitchen cabinets

Most kitchen cabinets are well finished and even wood cabinets have enough polish on them so that you can use a regular cleaning solution. The oil that builds up on cabinets, particularly around the handles is a combination of kitchen grease, food smears, oils and hand oils. All-purpose cleaners will take care of this job.

If your cabinets are laminate, metal, painted metal or glass, you can wash them all over with a heavy-duty cleaner.

Let the solution sit a minute or two, then take a sponge and scrub wherever needed.

Remove the grimy suds from the sponge by squeezing it into the sink, never back into your cleaning solution.

Rinse with a damp “ dry to remove any last traces of scum and leave the cupboards clean and glowing.

Never use acids or powdered cleansers on cabinets. A thorough washing once a year should be enough. Keep a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner handy the rest of the time and spot-clean after kitchen use.

On wooden cabinets, take a more mild approach:

To get off persistent dirt, wash around all handles and any other grease zones first with hand dishwashing detergent.

Wash the entire cabinet, including the handle areas, with an oil soap solution.

Wipe lightly with the solution and dry right away with a cloth.

If your cabinets are dull from wear or age, spray furniture polish very lightly once a year or so to fill in the pores and bring back that original shine.

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