Kitchen Cabinets: How to Clean Them!

You think about cleaning your floors, washing the windows and dusting the blinds but have you thought about how much dirt and dust can build up in and on your kitchen cabinets? They can get pretty dirty after a while with no attention. No worries though, here is how to keep your kitchen cabinets sparkling clean!

What You Will Need:

• A scrub brush or rag
• Dish soap or your preferred household cleaner*
• Vacuum (Optional)

*Make sure the cleaner you are using is safe for the surface of your cabinets. You do not want to use bleach as it can take off the finish of select cabinets. All-purpose cleaner is ideal.

Cleaning The Inside of Your Cabinets

Step 1

Remove any crumbs or food particles from the inside of your cabinets. (If there is excessive mess, you may want to use the vacuum for this)

Step 2

Wet a rag or scrub brush and apply a small amount dish soap to it.

Step 3

Scrub away any residue.

Step 4

Wipe down with a dry towel. (Standing water can cause water damage)

How To Clean The Exterior of Your Cabinets

Step 1

Wet your rag or scrubber with warm water and apply a small amount of dish soap.

Step 2

Scrub the cabinet, start from the top and work your way down.

Step 3

Make sure the cabinet is fully dry before you continue to the next step.

Step 4

Use the all-purpose cleaner to go over the exterior of the cabinets. (This will make sure nothing sticky or slippery is left behind)

After Thoughts

• Make sure you are using a cleaner that is safe on your cabinet material.
• Dust in an around your cabinets at least once a week.
• Keep heat-producing appliances away from your cabinets, as they can damage the finish.
• Clean up spills and residue as soon as you see it.