How to clean your kitchen cabinets and doing it right are really important things to know. If your cabinets were just painted you really don’t want to damage the surface! Keeping your kitchen clean can be a challenge. Sure, you wipe down the countertops, stove and sweep the floors, but the cabinets take splatters, spills and grimy fingerprints. If you gently clean your kitchen cabinets from time to time you can keep them bright and sparkling without damaging the paint.
How Often Should You Clean?
Ideally you should wipe down your kitchen cabinets once a week with a damp rag and use a another rag to dry them off. Microfiber cloths work well, but any non-abrasive cloth will do. If you pick a day of the week and allow just 15-20 minutes on that day, this should go a long way to cut down on fingerprints, dust and grime. At the same time you will be preventing really greasy, hard to remove stains and greasy build up.
Make your kitchen sparkle!
How to Clean Your Cabinets
Clean your painted kitchen cabinets about once a month or so you should take extra care to maintain and extend the life of your painted cabinets. Please be mindful of the damage that abrasive cleaners and excessive water can do to the finish. You can make your own cleaners or – depending on the amount of grease and grime, here are a few methods you can use to clean your cabinets.
- For light splatters and everyday fingerprints and dust, simply wipe cabinets inside and out with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.
- For some grease and grime build up mix a solution of 2 cups water, 1 cup white vinegar or lemon juice and one tablespoon of baking soda. Gently wipe down cabinets, using extra elbow grease on specific spots and stains.
- For heavy grease and grime buildup, use the above mixture, but add 2 -3 teaspoons of dish detergent such as Dawn.
Paint-safe cleaners are also available, but always make sure you you do a spot test in an inconspicuous place before proceeding. Also, beware of using bleach or abrasive cleaners. You will permanently damage your finish.
Substitute lemon juice for vinegar!
Final Thoughts
Consistent cleaning with gentle products are the keys to keeping you kitchen cabinets looking like new. Here are just a few reminders to remember as you clean:
- No abrasives cleaners
- Don’t soak your cabinets
- Don’t let water drip into the hinges
If your kitchen cabinets are wood and you’ve always wanted white or painted cabinets, or you are just ready for a change – just give us a call. The professionals at ColaTown Painting are ready to do give you the kitchen of your dreams while you sit back and relax.
Call Britt 803-603-6486 to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate on any of your interior or exterior painting projects! We do decks, docks and porches, too!
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