How to clean wood kitchen cabinets—it is a topic friends could discuss for hours. Combined with opinions on the best kitchen cabinet storage solutions, it’s not too far-fetched to imagine the conversation spilling over into the next gathering.Knowing how to make wood cabinets look like they have been cleaned by a professional is not complicated, but it can often stress people to the point where they ignore the grime on cabinet doors altogether. Savvy homeowners know how to clean wood cabinets without hiring a professional or losing sleep over the job. Here’s how they make it happen:
Tips and Tricks on General Cleaning
Kitchen cabinets take the brunt of a family's daily living activities. People spill and splatter without noticing. And then, the kids come along and constantly smudge cabinet surfaces with fingerprints. Unfortunately, with their busy schedules, most people put off even basic general cleaning, which results in the build-up of greasy grime, food splatters, and dust. Cleaning wood kitchen cabinets like a boss requires a system.General cleaning should be quick, but not sloppy. It looks like this:- Start at the top and work down
- Clean cabinet interiors first, working back to front
- Tackle shelves and drawers
- Use a toothbrush spritzed with a cleaning solution to clean corners
- Remove soap residue with a cloth soaked in plain water
- Wipe dry
- Clean sides
- Finish with doors and drawer fronts
The Wood Cabinet Deep Clean
It is not feasible to apply deep-cleaning techniques every week. Devoting time every few months to deep clean makes a world of difference, both inside and outside of cabinets. As with general cleaning tasks, there is an order to a cabinet deep clean:- Wipe cabinet exteriors
- Remove everything from cabinets
- Dust or vacuum inside cabinets
- Wash with warm water and gentle detergent
- Rinse with a clean—damp, not wet—soft cloth
How to Clean Sticky Wood Cabinets
Wood cabinets seem to draw grease and grime naturally. It's not uncommon to find a sticky, greasy build-up as soon as a week or two after the most recent deep cleaning. Knowing how to clean sticky grease off kitchen cabinets makes frequent deep cleans less necessary. It also makes general cleaning go more smoothly.Most people have a preferred method to get rid of sticky, greasy film from wood cabinets. Using one of these three cleaning methods should bring the luster back to wood kitchen cabinets:- Warm water mixed with a few drops of dish soap
- Multipurpose cleaner with citrus oil
- Baking soda and water
