Kitchen cabinets are the most important part of your kitchen. Therefore, they need to be cleaned regularly to remove any kind of watermarks, fingerprints, and food splatters. Though you may not clean them regularly, you can keep your kitchen cabinets clean with weekly maintenance. This way, you can create a good impression on your friends and family.
Before starting the cleaning, you should know about the type of material as every material requires different cleaning techniques.
Materials Required
- Dry rag
- Vinegar
- Non-abrasive solution
- Water
- Glass cleaner
- Damp cloth
- Baking soda
- Detergent
How to Clean Different Cupboard Materials
Wooden Cupboards
- Cleaning wood cupboards is not just the same as scrubbing off the dirt from painted cupboards. It requires some additional steps such as:
- To remove dirt from wooden cupboards, it is advisable to use a non-abrasive solution like oil soap. You can also use vinegar, detergent, and baking soda instead of oil soap.
- Do not use a soaked cloth otherwise, it will cause damage to the wood. Instead, using a damp cloth is preferred.
- To ensure the glossy sheen of your wooden cupboards, polish and buff the surface with a microfiber cloth.
- The cupboards that are placed above the stove need to be cleaned with an extra coat of sealant. That’s because they are exposed to condensation and steam.
Painted Cupboards
- If you have painted cupboards in your kitchen, then you should clean them regularly to keep them looking new.
- Prepare a paste by mixing one part of water and two parts of baking soda and dab it onto the stained part. Wipe the paste off after a couple of minutes using a damp cloth. Then remove extra moisture using a dry rag.
- For stubborn grease stains, use a cloth dampened with ammonia.
- You may need to repaint your cupboards if the paint begins to chip.
Metal Cupboards
- Metal cupboards are very easy to clean as they can withstand rough handling. You can either use detergent mixed with water or any non-abrasive cleaning solution. Rub the stained part using a cloth dampened with this mixture. However, wetting the metal for a longer time can lead to rusting.
Glass Cupboards
- Though glass cupboards are easier to clean, you may need to be very careful with a cleaning agent as the wrong solution can damage the glass.
- To remove the fingerprints and stains from glass panes, it is advisable to use a glass cleaner and dry cloth. Repeat this process on both sides of the glass.
- Avoid applying oil-based cleaners on your glass cupboards as they can leave residue on the material.
Laminate Cupboards
- Among all the materials out there, laminate cupboards require minimal care and maintenance.
- Damp the cloth using diluted vinegar and all-purpose cleaning solution and wipe off followed by a dry rag.
- If the stains on laminate cupboards are persistent, apply baking soda-water paste.
- Avoid using abrasive cleaning pads as they can cause scratches on the material’s surface.
That’s how you can clean different kitchen cupboards. You can either clean them regularly or once a week based on your convenience.
