The cabinet should be a place that most people ignore and have the most headaches. As the center of the home, the kitchen is a place full of delicious food, but it is also the place where dirt and evil practices tend to hide. The stove, sink, and surface can be cleaned together after daily use without taking much time. However, the cabinets are either high or low, and it seems that they will not be contaminated. In fact, if you are a person who loves cooking, the daily steam and oil stains will affect the cleaning of the cabinets. Ignoring it for a long time will only make the stains more entrenched and harder to clean, and it will also breed bacteria and affect our health.
But don’t worry, this is not a very complicated thing. As long as you prepare the tools, leave the rest to us and we will guide you to further clean up.
If you haven’t cleaned out your own cabinets before or rarely do so, we don’t recommend starting blindly. First, learn about the material of your cabinets. You can check some information online. The most common cabinet materials in our daily life are wood and spray paint. Of course, there are also glass but they seem to be relatively rare. After understanding the material information, you must choose a cleaner that can be used with it. If you choose a cleaner blindly, it may damage the surface of the cabinet. Use a milder cleaner as much as possible.
Tools needed
Super fiber rag
Old toothbrush
Rubber gloves
Cleaner
Baking soda
White vinegar
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How to clean exterior of cabinets
Paint cabinets
Spray-painted cabinets are actually not that delicate, but what they fear most is getting scratched. So we need to prepare a soft rag for wiping. In order to better clean the outside, you can mix dish soap and warm water and spray it on the cabinet door, so that the overall outside can be cleaned better.
When wiping, we recommend wiping from top to bottom to allow the stains to fall down naturally. Be careful not to forget the top and sides of the cabinet, which are also places where dirt and evil practices tend to hide.
Wooden cabinets
Although wooden cabinets are made of wood, they still need to be wiped with mild dish soap to avoid damaging the surface. You still need to use a soft rag, mix warm water and dish soap, and wipe along the wood grain. If you encounter obvious stains, you can gently wipe with an old toothbrush.
Metal handle
The best thing to use for cleaning metal hardware is vinegar. Mix vinegar and warm water at a ratio of 1:4. Use a rag to pick up the mixed liquid and wipe the metal objects. If there are particularly stubborn stains, you can use a toothbrush to clean them. Note that if it is a wooden cabinet, do not sprinkle vinegar on the wooden surface, as this may cause the surface to peel off.
How to clean the inside of cabinets
Don’t think that stains only stay on the outside, the inside also needs deep cleaning.
Remove everything from the inside of the cabinets and use a small vacuum cleaner to clean away any loose debris inside the cabinets. Classify the food in the cupboard, throw away expired food, and put the products that are about to expire on the outermost shelf and use them first.
Cleaning the interior is still the same step. Spray the inside of the cabinet with a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Use a soft rag to wipe it. After scrubbing, it is best to prepare a clean dry rag to wipe away the water stains to avoid leaving water stains that will settle and turn yellow.
How to clean stubborn oil stains
If you’re not sure whether the material of your cabinets can be used with a powerful grease remover. You can use baking soda to remove grease stains. Find an area with oil stains and mix baking soda and warm water 2:1 to form a paste. At this time, you only need to apply the paste to the area with oil stains. You can wait for a while, and then clean it with an old toothbrush or rag. But don’t try to scrape off the oil stain violently, as this may scratch the surface.
How often to clean
I know cabinets are a little more troublesome than other places. But in order to avoid long-term accumulation of dirt and evil, keep the overall kitchen clean and tidy. We recommend daily cleaning once a week and deep cleaning once a month. This frequency will not be too frequent and is in line with the food replacement cycle. It can not only ensure the overall cleanliness of the outside, but also avoid long-term storage of food that may cause it to expire.
How to keep it clean
After using the gas stove, it is best to wipe it casually to ensure that the surface is clean.
If steam condenses into water droplets on the cabinets, wipe them dry in time to avoid leaving water stains.
Use a mild detergent as the surface may become corroded or peel off. After cleaning, be sure to wipe it a second time with a clean, soft rag, and do not expose the surface to moisture.