How to Clean Your Custom Cabinets
After every custom cabinet installation, the Alliance Cabinets and Millwork team follows up with our homeowners to ensure satisfaction. One of the biggest questions we get during our follow up visit is “what is the best way to clean our cabinets?” After investing such time and care in selecting custom cabinetry, it is only natural that homeowners would want to know how they can keep their investment looking like new. With so much information available to them, we are happy our clients continually choose us to guide them in maintaining their custom cabinetry.
Truth About Cleaning Custom Cabinets
Maybe you are thinking, “cleaning cabinets cannot be that hard.” Of course, you would be correct. However, if you type “how to clean cabinets” into an online search engine, you will get a ton on results. That is why we suggest that you forgo the usual Google method of fact-checking and actually ask a professional. When it comes to your custom cabinet work, it is better to be safe than sorry.
Our clients have enjoyed some of the best cabinetry work through the years. Because our team offers specific advice on how to clean your cabinets according to finish, type wood used, and more, you can rest assured that when you choose us you too can enjoy your kitchen upgrade for years to come.
How to care for custom cabinetry
Your custom cabinets were constructed from the finest materials and professionally installed to give your kitchen long-lasting quality and a beautiful finish. As a result, we want to offer some general advice about how to keep your cabinets looking polished and fresh for years to come.
Everyday Cleaning Tips:
- Don’t let everyday spills linger. Wipe up food splatter and liquid spills as soon as possible.
- Lightly dust your cabinets with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- For a more thorough clean, wipe your custom cabinetry with a clean, damp cloth, using a solution of mild, non-alkaline soap (like Dawn dish liquid) and warm water. After giving your cabinets the “once over” with the damp cloth, be sure to dry them them with a soft cloth. Also, work with the grain, not against it.
- You can use the same damp cloth with the mild soap solution to clean the interiors of your cabinets as well.
- If you have glass inserts, avoid cleaning them like you would a mirror. Do not spray glass cleaner directly onto the glass because the chemicals in the cleaner can dull the wood finish of your cabinets over time. Instead, spray the cleaner on a towel (or soft rag like an old t-shirt), clean the glass and avoid the wood areas of your cabinetry.
What to avoid when cleaning your cabinets
- Harsh cleaners: Choose cleaners that are specially formulated for wood services. Multi-purpose cleaners, free from silicone, work well to spruce up cabinets as well.
- Scrubbing or hard rubbing when cleaning: Gently wiping your cabinets should be all the force you need to clean them. Also, avoid using any materials that will promote scratches (like a scouring pad).
- Too wet surfaces: Be sure to dry all cabinetry after cleaning. Leaving cabinets damp may damage the finish of the custom cabinetry.
Properly caring for your cabinetry is necessary when you spend the time, effort and money to get a custom job to fit your home’s decor and your family’s unique lifestyle. To preserve your investment, follow our simple tips. If you have additional questions or would like to know how you can update your kitchen with custom cabinetry, contact us.
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