Clean Kitchen Cabinets

Take the time to clean kitchen cabinets at least once a month. You'll keep your kitchen looking fresh and bright, and you'll protect your cabinet surfaces from grease and dust.

Steps

Clean Kitchen Cabinets That are Stained

  1. Open the cabinet doors. Empty out the contents and set them aside.
  2. Mix some mild soap and water together in a small bucket. Wash the insides of the cabinet using the soap solution and a sponge, and dry off the soap and water with a towel.
  3. Close the cabinet doors. Place some oil soap in a container and dilute it with warm water. Then, test the oil soap on an inconspicuous part of the cabinet's surface to make sure that it does not harm the finish.
  4. Dip a sponge into the oil soap. The sponge should have both a soft side and a scouring side for best results.
  5. Wipe the surface of the cabinets with the sponge. If you have a layer of grease or other material that is stuck to the surface, then scrub the material with the scouring side of your sponge.
  6. Rinse your sponge frequently so that you don't reapply dirt that you've already removed.
  7. Dry the cabinets with a clean, lint-free cloth after cleaning them. Doing this will remove any moisture or residue.
  8. Reapply wax finish if desired. Oil soap will eliminate your wax finish, so you should apply furniture wax or furniture polish to restore the cabinets' shine.
  9. Return the contents of your cabinets to their original location.

Clean Kitchen Cabinets That are Painted

  1. Empty out your kitchen cabinets. Clean the interior with soap and water.
  2. Dust the exterior of your cabinets using a lint-free cloth.
  3. Use the same soap and water mixture to scrub your cabinets after you dust them. Test an inconspicuous surface first to ensure that the soap doesn't harm your paint.
  4. Dry the surface that you washed with a soft towel. Allow the cabinets to dry completely before putting the contents back.

Clean Kitchen Cabinets Made of Metal, Vinyl or Laminate

  1. Empty your kitchen cabinets and clean the interior with a household spray cleaner.
  2. Close the cabinets and spray the exterior with spray cleaner. Wipe the cabinets clean and then dry them with a lint-free towel.
  3. Return your cabinet contents to their original location.

Tips

  • Don't forget to clean your cabinet hardware. Dip a toothbrush into a bucket of soapy water and scrub the handles and hinges with the toothbrush.
  • While your cabinets are empty, replace any ripped contact paper, cork or other cabinet liner.
  • For a weekly cleaning, simply use a wet rag to wipe down your cabinets. Then, dry them off with a towel.
  • Wear rubber gloves when you clean your cabinets to protect the skin on your hands.

Warnings

  • Steer clear of silicon-based waxes and polishes. The buildup of wax is hard to remove from the cabinets and attracts dust.

Things You'll Need

  • Bucket
  • Mild soap
  • Warm water
  • Sponge with a scouring pad on one side
  • Oil soap
  • Lint-free dry cloths
  • Furniture wax or polish
  • Household spray cleaner

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