Cabinet Care Guide

Care & Cleaning Guidelines

In most cases, warm water and a clean cotton cloth will safely and effectively clean your cabinets.
For a more thorough cleaning of your cabinets, combine a small amount of dishwashing liquid and warm water. Wipe down all cabinets with the above solution and then follow with a clean damp cloth. Once you have finished wiping down your cabinets, dry immediately with a clean and dry cotton cloth.

You will want to be sure to clean spills and splatters immediately. Lingering grease, food splatters, oil, colors, and standing water may cause permanent damage to the cabinet’s finish.
Avoid harsh chemicals and strong cleaning products as these may damage the cabinet finish.

For regular dusting use a clean, lint-free cotton cloth for regular dusting. Packaged dusting sheets are not recommended. Do not use pre-moistened dusting sheets, and do not use aerosol products made for dusting.

Cleaning Products to Avoid

Harsh chemicals

Abrasive cleaning products such as tub and sink cleansers, scouring powder, scouring pads or steel wool

Sponges or dish clothes. These may contain particles that could scratch your cabinets, or they may contain food and oil residue.

Solvent-based or petroleum-based products such as mineral spirits, nail-polish removers or paint thinners.

Ammonia or cleaning products that include ammonia.

Bleach or cleaning products that include bleach.

Silicone-based cleaning, waxing, or polishing

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.

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.

How To Avoid Moisture, Heat & Light 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.

Heat Generated from Oven 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 or installing heat shields.

Exposure to Direct Sunlight tends to darken the color of natural wood products. Sunlight can also fade painted wood surfaces, laminated surfaces and thermofoil surfaces. You should consider draperies or blinds to shield your cabinets from direct sunlight.