How do you remove the gummy grease around cabinet knobs?
By Kelly from Woodstock, IL
By dlginlove08/16/2010Dollar stores sell a degrreaser caleed "Awesome" works great for me. You might want to rinse it off with a clean, wet rag. If you have wood cabinets. go with the Murphys Oil Soap.
Another product that works well is Goo Gone.
I have foil wrapped kitchen cabinets, I am using dishwashing liquid to clean the surface as suggested by supplier, but i can still see the finger marks whatever I do. It is a new kitchen installed last year. I would appreciate if you can suggest some gentle products that does not reduce the cabinet's shine.
Farhana from Brighton
What's the best way to clean kitchen cabinets? They are a light tan color and I want to clean all the gunk that has gathered in the corners. I don't want to harm the finish of the cabinets.
By Janie C.
My kitchen cabinets are sticky and greasy. Nothing i've used will remove the sticky feeling. Any suggestions?
GMA from O'boro, KY
By SweetCali4009/29/2006A Degreaser called 'Greased Lightening' from Home Care Labs worked on my Mother-In-Law's cabinets. She also used a microfiber cloth. I've used this product on just about everything. You can buy it at any Grocery Store or Dept. Store
How do you clean wooden kitchen cabinets? They are old and very dirty.
By Barbara from Bellport, NY
By mulberry20401/17/2010For the old cabinets here, I have had excellent results using a handheld steam cleaner that I bought for about $43.00. It works very quickly & cleans so well. No scrubbing or struggling with the dirt, just aim, hold, wipe.
I have white wood kitchen cabinets that are yellowing around the handles and cabinet edges. How do remove yellowing?
By Bonita from Flushing, MI
By Anonymous12/07/2010It's most likely normal finger grime from opening and closing the cabinets and drawers so just clean with a soft plastic scrubber and simple soap and water or a baking soda and water paste.
I have wood cabinets with a sage green veneer. I am redoing my kitchen and wanted to really scrub the cabinets of all residue. I used a Magic Eraser and hot water and scrubbed, then wiped with warm towel. My cabinets are clean, however, they are streaked and have a white like film. Any suggestions? And then what do I use to re-luster them (polish)?
By dawn
My daughter just moved into her first apartment. The problem is the kitchen cabinets are old and have contact paper on them. How do we clean inside cabinets, they smell like old wood.
BJ from Ohio
By Michele
By bj
How do you get a musty smell from kitchen cabinets?
Theresa from Ashe Co, NC
By Brenda Cole (02/23/2005)
By ThriftyFun
Painted, plastic, and metal surfaces, may be cleaned occasionally with a creamy liquid wax which leaves a protective coating which retards soiling. If the finish is hard and in good condition, this extra step may not be needed.
Never use scouring powder or other abrasives on cabinets as they will damage the finish. On painted metal, or plastic surfaces, using an appropriate spray-on all-purpose household cleaner on stubborn sticky spots should remove them; rinse thoroughly afterward.
On natural finished wood, with a heavy buildup of grease and grime, that will not come off with special wood cleaners, you may need to use a straight solvent such as paint thinner. This is highly flammable and toxic to breathe. "Be sure there are not open flames or pilot lights or sparks in the kitchen or in rooms around the kitchen. Have the windows open for good ventilation. Removing doors and drawers and working outdoor, with not flames or sparks nearby, may be a good alternative."
Test on the inside of a door to be sure it will not harm the finish. Dampen a cloth with the thinner or solvent and rub vigorously on the cabinets. Refold the cloth as it picks up dirt, and change to clean cloths when needed, storing used cloths in a closed metal or glass container for disposal. If after this heavy cleaning, the finish looks dull, apply furniture wax or polish, following the label directions, and buff. If, after cleaning, the finish looks too bad, they may need refinishing.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus with references from the Soap and Detergent Association. MSU Extension (02/23/2005)
By ThriftyFun
By Kathleen (02/23/2005)
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By Lynda
My beautiful stained kitchen cabinets are 25 years old and quite streaked and dirty. I've tried Murphy's wood soap and other cleaners. I would like to clean them really well and then shine them up. I also don't know what to use to shine them once they are clean.
Peggy from Centralia, WA
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I am looking for the best solution for cleaning kitchen cabinets.
By Karen
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By SSelden
How can I clean the sticky area around knobs on kitchen cabinets without harming the wood?
By Laura from Princeton
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Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets