How do I clean and care for my cabinets?

kitchen-cabinet-resourcesThe kitchen is exposed to grime, dirt, bacteria, and grease. How can you keep your kitchen cabinets clean with all the cooking, kids, pets, and more? What kitchen cabinet resources are available to make cleaning convenient and affordable? Here are some helpful tips for cleaning your kitchen cabinets.

How Often Should I Clean My Cabinets?

Because of the growth of dirt and bacteria in the kitchen, and the close proximity to food surfaces, it is important to clean your cabinets on a weekly, even biweekly, basis. If you have a lot of traffic in your kitchen, like children opening and closing cabinets all day, it would be best to keep a regular cleaning schedule. You can save time and money with helpful kitchen resources like nonabrasive all-purpose cleaners, vinegar, or even a professional cleaning surface for, especially difficult jobs.

For homeowners coming into a well-loved home with dirty cabinets, hiring a professional may make sense initially for a good scrub down before you make yourself at home. For single working professionals, cleaning the cabinets once or twice a month may be enough, especially if you eat out more often than eat at home.

What Do I Use?

The simplest way to clean your cabinets is to use a little bit of elbow grease and plain warm water with heavily diluted all-purpose cleaner. Different cabinet materials need different cleaners. In general, vinegar and water or baking soda and water are safe for most surfaces.

Wood cabinets need an oil-soap wood cleaner. These can be purchased at the local hardware store. Believe it or not, laundry detergent and water can work for cleaning wood cabinets in a pinch. Avoid applying too much water. Always use a dry cloth to wipe any excess liquid after cleaning.

Chemical Free Cleaners

Vinegar is an excellent and always-on-hand cleaner for kitchen cabinets. It helps remove odor and sticky film. Just mix with water and use some elbow grease to get out any dirt and tough stains. Vinegar is an excellent solution if you want to avoid chemicals or have pets and young children around.

Mix baking soda and water to create a paste. This paste can then be applying to the toughest patches of grime and dirt. Apply the paste. Wait a few minutes. Then use a damp cloth to clean away the dirt and baking soda. Reapply if needed.

Cleaning your kitchen cabinets can be quick and inexpensive. Remove bacteria and dirty quickly with these helpful items. Enjoy clean cabinets and a clean kitchen.

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