Did You Maintain the Cabinet Correctly?
- December 7, 2022
Cabinet as the furniture occupies a large area of the kitchen, it is necessary to spend a lot of time to maintain it, otherwise the life of the cabinet will drop sharply. And if not cleaned in time or on time, it will lead to grease and dirt deposits, requiring more time and effort to clean.
Timed Cleaning
The obviously best way is to wipe down the cabinets after cooking. However, if you don’t feel the need to wipe down the entire cabinet, you can simply wipe down the used areas and then do a full cleaning 2-3 days later. This will effectively ensure that grease and dirt are cleaned.
In addition to cooking, it might also leave some dirt on the cabinets during daily life, such as cutting fruits. So once you find a stain residue, you need to clean it as soon as possible to avoid using other chemicals to get rid of it later.
Intermittent Maintenance
Clean your cabinets thoroughly at least three or four times a year. Throw away unwanted spices, etc., and sell small appliances that have only been used 1 or 2 times.
Besides, clean the shelves and both sides of the door using a mild cleaner and microfiber cloth. If the cabinetry has intricate crevices that are hard to reach with a towel like in a raised-panel design, you can use a clean toothbrush.
Special Cleaning Way for Wood Cabinet
Because of the different materials of the cabinet, the cleaning of the door panel is also different. The lacquer cabinet and molded cabinet have each different cleaning methods and use different cleaning solutions, but there are no special precautions.
The solid wood cabinets and wood veneer cabinets, they all need special care.
– Use a damp, soft cloth. Dry ones tend to cause scratches on cabinet surfaces.
– Mix a mild detergent with water to remove stains. When removing some stubborn stains, we need to use detergent. It is necessary to take care that we use a mild one and not some detergent containing ammonia, bleach or other acidic or abrasive substances.
– Avoid water residue. You should try to wring out the rag when wiping to reduce the water residue then get into the cabinet. If accidentally spill water on the cabinets, you should also dry it as soon as possible.
– Avoid polishing or waxing. The debris produced when cleaning with wax or polish may also affect the gloss of the finish and make the coating appear spotty.
Things to Keep in Mind When Cleaning
– Use a clean rag, not the same as a dishcloth, because some chemicals in the detergent may cause damage to the cabinet surface. Some people will also use a tissue to wipe directly, but some small dust will be hidden in it, which may leave scratches on the cabinet.
– The following chemicals or items can cause damage to cabinets and should be avoided:
- Petroleum-based products
- Solvents
- Bleach
- Strong detergents and soaps
- Nail polish remover
- Paint thinners
- Plastic brushes
- Steel wool
- Scoring Pad
- Ammonia
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Daily Attention
– Close the door after use to prevent dust. Also, prevent in case you from accidentally forgetting to close the door, the pets or harmful insects enter.
– Never use steel wire balls, which will damage the surface of the cabinet.
– In addition to the surface of the cabinet, other internal hardware fittings also need to be cleaned regularly to ensure its life.
– Avoid hot pots and pans, hot kettles in direct contact with the cabinet, without sharp objects touching the countertop, door panels, so as not to produce scratches.
Maintaining your cabinets will not only prolong their service life, but also greatly enhance your enjoyment of the kitchen. Therefore, regular maintenance of cabinets is a very important thing in daily life.
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