Cabinet Care & Cleaning Tips
A soft cotton cloth dampened with warm water is usually sufficient to clean your cabinets. If more thorough cleaning is required, please use a fresh solution of mild hand dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water. After cleaning, wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Dry immediately using another soft, clean cloth.
CLEANING PRODUCTS TO AVOID
Harsh detergents, strong soaps, abrasive cleaning products such as tub and sink cleansers, scouring powder, scouring
pads, steel wool or self-polishing waxes.
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SPLATTERS AND SPILLS
Clean spills and splatters immediately. Prolonged exposure to spills, including food, water or other liquids, or
to oil and grease splatters, can cause permanent discoloration or damage to your cabinet’s finish.
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REGULAR DUSTING
Waxing is not required or recommended. Over time, waxing and polishing compounds may build up on the
surface of your cabinets and cause a hazy, streaky or yellowed appearance. This wax build-up is very difficult to remove.
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WAXING AND POLISHING
Waxing is not required or recommended. Over time, waxing and polishing compounds may build up on the
surface of your cabinets and cause a hazy, streaky or yellowed appearance. This wax build-up is very difficult to remove.
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CLEANING GLASS DOORS
Extra care is required when cleaning glass doors. Spray an ammonia-free glass cleaner on a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or
paper towel. Do not spray cleaner directly on the glass. It could seep behind the window dividers and cause damage.
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AVOID MOISTURE DAMAGE
Avoid draping damp clothes or dishtowels over cabinet doors. This moisture can cause permanent damage — such
as peeling and discoloration — to the cabinet’s finish.
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AVOID HEAT DAMAGE
The heat generated when using an oven’s self-cleaning feature is much greater than during normal cooking. If this heat
escapes from the oven, it can damage your cabinets. While this is a rare circumstance, you can minimize the risk of cabinet damage by removing cabinet doors and drawers nearest the oven before using its self-cleaning feature.
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AVOID LIGHT DAMAGE
Exposure to direct sunlight tends to darken the color of natural wood products. Sunlight can also fade painted wood
surfaces. You should consider draperies or blinds to shield your cabinets from direct sunlight.
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