Our top pick is the Weiman Cabinet & Wood Clean & Shine Spray. It is an easy-to-use spray that conditions and cleans in one application. For a budget-friendly cleaner that can work around the entire house, consider the Favor Spray Furniture Polish Spray.
You can use commercial cleaners, like Murphy's Oil Soap, to clean cabinets. You can also make your own cleaners from ingredients in your kitchen that are eco-friendly, effective and affordable. Vinegar is the go-to natural cleaner when faced greasy cabinets.
Make a vinegar solution
Mix a cup of white vinegar with a cup of water. This mild cleaning solution is perfect for everyday use on wooden cabinets. It won't warp the wood or take off the finish. If you dislike cleaning with vinegar, you can use a light soap solution instead.
The Most Powerful Degreaser
Krud Kutter KK32 is rated one of the best cabinet cleaners on the market and I agree! This is my go-to kitchen cabinet degreaser. This is a concentrated cleaner and degreaser made with a commercial strength formula. It is water-based, biodegradable, non-toxic, and safe to use at home!
Fill a bowl with warm water and add a few squirts of dish soap. Use your hand to mix it around. Take your sponge and wipe down the sticky areas. Let it sit for about a minute and scrub the areas with the grease.
Mix a 50:50 solution of vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent for extra grimy surfaces. Spray the solution on the outside of the cabinet doors and let it sit for a minute or two. Wipe the cabinet doors clean with a soft cloth.
PREPARE YOUR CABINETS
You'll want to get two buckets that are large enough to swish a rag around in the water to shake it of excess dirt, and you'll also want a good natural wood cleaner. Murphy® Oil Soap gets deep into grime to break up dirt particles and it's safe to use on wood products like cabinets.
Therefore, semi-gloss and higher-gloss finishers are good choices for daily use, and the color will not fade over time due to cleaning and whipping. What is this? People generally choose semi-gloss finishes because the light bounces off the cabinets creating this wonderfully illuminated look without much effort.
Dawn® Platinum makes cleaning kitchen cabinets So Dawn Easy! The unique formula quickly breaks down grease particles while staying gentle enough to not cause any damage. Be sure to use a soft cloth or sponge when cleaning.
You can make a paste of baking soda and lime juice and dab onto coffee stains, wait for some time, then rub off the stain with a soft sponge. Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners as they damage the laminate's finish. Metal kitchen cabinets – These cabinet types usually have an enamel finish.
High Gloss Cabinet Materials
Lacquer: A layer of lacquer is skillfully applied to the MDF core, creating a stunning mirror-like shine. This durable finish adds an elegant touch to the cabinets. Edgebanding: Careful edgebanding techniques are used to achieve seamless edges, enhancing the overall polished appearance.
Mix equal parts water and vinegar for wood cabinets and spray on the wood. Wipe with a soft cloth. Painted cabinets will shine again by rubbing vegetable oil on them.
Your kitchen cabinets are sticky after cleaning because you may have used the wrong cleaning products. Additionally, residue might still be left on the surfaces that haven't been removed through wiping, or the cabinets have not dried properly.
“What should you use to clean hardwood cabinets in the kitchen?” To best clean wood cabinets, use either of Bona's all purpose cleaners – Lime Basil scent or Lavender White Tea scent. Quick-drying and residue-free, our formula easily cuts through grease and grime without harming surfaces.
If you have a bottle of Murphy's Oil Soap under your kitchen sink or in your laundry room that you use to clean your hardwood floors, go get it and throw it in the garbage. Seriously, stop using it today. You can use it for other projects like furniture or cabinets but NEVER for wood floors.
For heavy cleaning, dilute 1/2 cup Murphy per gallon. Clean well with wrung-out mop, and mop any excess water. No visible residue, no rinsing required.
Linseed and tung are 2 of the most common drying oils used on wood cabinets, but you can also use lemon, orange or walnut oil. Vinegar-based solutions. Vinegar is a great cleaner for many surfaces, but wood isn't one of them.
Create a cleaning solution with 1-part baking soda, 2 parts warm water and the lemon juice. Add the solution to a spray bottle and spray the liquid onto the kitchen cabinets. Leave for 2-3 minutes, allowing the baking soda to work its magic. Use the soft sponge to gently scrub the grease away.
In a small bowl, mix one part baking soda with two parts water. Use a clean, dry cloth to dab the paste onto the dirty spots. Let the paste sit for a few minutes, and then wipe it away with a damp cloth, gently rubbing until the grunge is gone.