Cleaning Old Wood Cabinets

Murphy oil soap gets deep into grime to break up dirt particles and it s safe to use on wood products like cabinets.

Cleaning old wood cabinets.

Instead prepare your own gentle cleaner. Mix a 50 50 solution of vinegar and warm water and put into a spray bottle. Leave the abrasive cleaners and scrub brushes to your sink. Do use a gentle cleaning solution.

To start wet a rag with a light amount of your chosen cleaner. Vinegar is the go to natural cleaner when faced with how to clean greasy cabinets. Gently rub down the surface of the furniture. If possible remove the hardware from the cabinets and drawers before cleaning.

You may also want to use an old toothbrush to get into crevices. For metal hardware on wood cabinets dip a toothbrush in a 50 50 solution of vinegar and warm water and scrub the hardware the surrounding wood and the crevices of ornate trim. Harsh scrubbing can damage kitchen cabinets finish or paint. Make a paste of vinegar and salt.

If the detergent strips or ruins the finish do not use it. First clean the cabinets. Next gather another cloth or sponge. Rub the surface down with a soft cloth and your chosen cleaner.

Rinse with clear water. Don t scrub too hard or use steel wool as it will scratch the wood. Mist on cabinets let sit for a minute or two and then wipe clean with a soft cloth. 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.

Dip a toothbrush into the paste and lightly scrub the stained area. Scrub with soap and warm water. Heat a damp micro cloth in a microwave for 35 seconds then use it to quickly wipe away the grease layer. Nothing major i just used sponge with a little dish soap and water.

Here s how to clean wooden kitchen cabinets with stubborn stains like syrup or chocolate. Rinse the paste off with clean water and dry with a clean towel. Keep wiping the surface with the same rag until the rag no longer picks up new dirt or debris. Remember to wipe cabinet handles knobs and pulls.

Don t assume that tired woodwork has to be stripped and refinished. 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. This step is optional. All purpose orange oil cleaner.

Sometimes a good cleaning is all it takes to bring it back to life says wood finisher john thomas. If your cabinets are really grimy let the cleaner sit for up to 10 minutes after spraying.