Cleaning Old Wood Cabinets

Scrub with soap and warm water.

Cleaning old wood cabinets.

Vinegar is the go to natural cleaner when faced with how to clean greasy cabinets. Next gather another cloth or sponge. Instead prepare your own gentle cleaner. Gently rub down the surface of the furniture.

Mix a 50 50 solution of vinegar and warm water and put into a spray bottle. Mist on cabinets let sit for a minute or two and then wipe clean with a soft cloth. Rub the surface down with a soft cloth and your chosen cleaner. Dip a toothbrush into the paste and lightly scrub the stained area.

Remember to wipe cabinet handles knobs and pulls. Before you clean your old wooden furniture with dishwashing soap you need to test it out to make sure it won t damage the wood or the finish. Afterward wipe the cleaner off using a warm damp micro cloth. If your cabinets are really grimy let the cleaner sit for up to 10 minutes after spraying.

Don t assume that tired woodwork has to be stripped and refinished. Sometimes a good cleaning is all it takes to bring it back to life says wood finisher john thomas. This step is optional. Do use a gentle cleaning solution.

Murphy oil soap gets deep into grime to break up dirt particles and it s safe to use on wood products like cabinets. Leave the abrasive cleaners and scrub brushes to your sink. Don t scrub too hard or use steel wool as it will scratch the wood. Rinse the paste off with clean water and dry with a clean towel.

First clean the cabinets. All purpose orange oil cleaner. Make a paste of vinegar and salt. If possible remove the hardware from the cabinets and drawers before cleaning.

To start wet a rag with a light amount of your chosen cleaner. Take a damp cotton ball add 1 drop of liquid dish soap then wipe it on a hidden location like the inside of a chair leg. If the detergent strips or ruins the finish do not use it. Finally clean the area with a mild wood soap and water then dry completely.

Here s how to clean wooden kitchen cabinets with stubborn stains like syrup or chocolate. Nothing major i just used sponge with a little dish soap and water. Here are his recommendations for cleaning woodwork properly. Keep wiping the surface with the same rag until the rag no longer picks up new dirt or debris.

Rinse with clear water. Harsh scrubbing can damage kitchen cabinets finish or paint.