How To Care For And Maintain Wood Cabinets
Wood cabinets should be taken care of to ensure their durability. It is important to regularly clean and polish your cabinets and to know which products you can use safely.
Polish
After installation, you should start to take care of your cabinets. Then wipe them clean with a soft cloth. Finally, dry them. Use a high-quality furniture varnish. Make sure the polish does not contain silicone or wax. Polish protects cabinets from minor scratches and stains.

Clean Every Two Weeks
You can keep your cabinets looking brand new and clean by wiping them down once per week using a soft, clean, damp cloth. You can also use mild dishwasher detergent with water to dampen the cloth if water is not enough to clean your cabinets. When cleaning the cabinets, make sure you wipe them in the same direction that the wood grain. Dry the cabinets thoroughly after you are done cleaning them.
Special Care
Sometimes bi-weekly cleaning is not enough to get rid of all dirt and stains in your cabinets. When this happens, there are two options:
- Mix water and baking soda to make a paste. Use a sponge to rub the paste. You should rinse the cabinet with water. Use a soft cloth to dry it.
- Mix vinegar and water (1/4c to 4-c) to gently scrub dirt and stains.
Avoid damaging products by not using them
A variety of products, or their components, can cause damage to cabinets, including water, mild dishwashing soap, vinegar, baking soda, and baking … Read More