Vinegar is the go-to natural cleaner when faced greasy cabinets. Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and warm water and pour it into a spray bottle. Mist on cabinets, let sit for a minute or two and then wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Water (with a pH of 7) and dish soap (with a pH between 7 and 8) are always good options. The best cleaner, the one that is less likely to do damage to the wood is good old-fashioned elbow grease. Applied with a damp cloth, elbow grease should be effective at removing dirt and dust and even oil and grease build-up.
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.
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.
Simple solutions of dish soap and water can do wonders for cleaning away grease, splatters, and food messes. 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.
These versatile cleaners are made from natural vegetable oils, and are safe to use on any kind of wood—including flooring, chairs and cabinets. Dilute a gallon of warm water with this soap, and use a soft rag dipped in the solution to wipe down your cabinets.
And one guy knows the best way to clean kitchen cabinets and that's Mr. Clean®! He has just what you need to power through the tough grease, daily dust, and stuck-on food messes that make your cabinets feel downright lackluster.
Can disinfecting wipes be used on wood furniture? Household disinfecting wipes, such as Clorox or Lysol, are safe to use on most finished wood surfaces.
CLEANING PRODUCTS FOR WOOD FURNITURE
A gentle, water-based solution such as Murphy® Oil Soap Original works well when cleaning and protecting the finish on your wood floors, furniture and cabinets.
“I wash down my cabinets every two weeks with Pine-Sol to keep the kitchen smelling fresh and get rid of the greasy build-up.”
(As a precaution, test diluted Murphy Oil on a small spot on a cabinet and wait for it to dry to avoid any issues.) Pour about a quarter cup to a half cup of the Murphy Oil Soap into a small bucket. Mix it with hot water. I like to keep it as hot as I can stand it.
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.
Wipe the cabinets clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry immediately with another clean, soft cloth. Always wipe in the direction of the wood grain. Apply a thin coat of high-quality polish. Choose a polish that does not contain silicone or wax, and follow the manufacturer's directions for application.
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.
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 a Magic Eraser or household baking soda to remove stubborn pen marks, paint splotches, or rock-hard food splatters from wood cabinets. But remember that both are abrasives, so you'll need to work carefully in order to remove only the stain and not the wood finish.
Magic Eraser: Do not use a magic eraser or a melamine sponge on cabinets or countertops.
You should absolutely NOT use Murphy's Oil Soap to clean your wood floors!
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.