| It is important to keep kitchen cabinets clean, but it is | | | | There are special spray cleaners that have been |
| not easy, since they are located in the most dirt prone | | | | formulated just for wood cabinets. Make sure you can |
| areas of the home. Kitchens are loaded with grease, | | | | use them on the surface of your cabinets. Always |
| food spills and splatters from cooking. Hands opening | | | | follow the directions closely on any of these kinds of |
| the cabinet doors frequently have food or other sticky | | | | products, and to be double safe, test it in a small spot |
| substances on them. Children are notorious for adding | | | | first. |
| to this problem. | | | | Wood cleaners can be flammable, and a warning will |
| If you clean your cabinets regularly, it will be easier in | | | | be on the label if they are. Be sure not to smoke when |
| the long run to keep them clean. Small cleanups each | | | | using them, and keep them away from any kind of |
| time are faster and easier than trying to get rid of a | | | | flame or heat. If you have a gas stove, you have to |
| buildup of dirt. | | | | be really careful, since the spray may ignite the pilot on |
| How you clean your cabinets will depend on what | | | | the stove and cause a fire. |
| your cabinets are made of. If you have painted cabinet | | | | If you clean your cabinets a lot, you may end up with a |
| doors, or ones which are vinyl or metal, you clean | | | | dull finish. Restore the glow to your cabinets by using |
| them with detergent and warm water. Just make sure | | | | furniture polish. A good furniture wax is also ideal for |
| you rinse it well and then dry them. | | | | this purpose. You may need to buff them after use, |
| You can use a general all purpose cleaner on these | | | | but if you want to keep you cabinets new looking, it is |
| types of surfaces. Just make sure you read the label | | | | worth the effort. |
| to see if it is going to be safe on the material you are | | | | The hardware on your cabinets can also get dirty, |
| putting it on. Another good idea is to test the product | | | | especially from the grease from cooking. Take all of |
| on a hidden corner to see if it can be used safely. | | | | the hardware off when you want to give your |
| Always rinse and dry. | | | | cabinets a thorough cleaning, and soak the hardware |
| Many people are concerned about products which | | | | while you clean the cabinets. When you dry everything |
| may harm the environment and therefore they do not | | | | well and replace all of the hardware, your kitchen will |
| want to use harsh household chemicals. There are | | | | glow. |
| many environmentally friendly products, and you don't | | | | You should use the proper type of cleaner for the |
| have to even go shopping for them. White vinegar or | | | | hardware, just as you do for the cabinets. You may |
| lemon juice, mixed with water will remove grease from | | | | damage them if you use the wrong kind, so follow the |
| your cabinets. For stains, you can make a mixture of | | | | cardinal rule and always read and follow the directions |
| baking soda and water to remove them. Once again, | | | | on the label. |
| rinse and dry thoroughly to avoid streaks. | | | | |