Cabinets are the face of any room in your house, and they can be the first impression guests get when they visit. A quality paint job for your cabinets is a worthy investment that will last for years and years if done right. However, in order to keep your cabinets looking just as beautiful as the day they were painted, you have to do a good job of keeping them clean.
In this blog, professional Ohio painting contractor, Curb Appeal will guide you on how to keep your cabinets clean.
Now, let’s get into it!
Be Gentle When Cleaning Your Wooden Kitchen Cabinets
Between the many splatters, spills, and grimy fingerprints, you might be surprised to find how much of this buildup lingers and further collects dust and grime. Over time, safely removing this buildup can become more difficult, especially when harsher cleaning materials can damage the paint on your cabinets.
So when it comes time to clean your painted cabinets, keep in mind that you will need to be very careful when cleaning your kitchen cabinets.
How Often Should I Clean My Painted Kitchen Cabinets?
Ideally, your kitchen cabinets should be wiped down every week or two. But, you may need to clean your cabinets more often depending on how much you use them. So, the more often you wipe down your cabinets, the less grease and hard-to-remove stains build up. With regular cleaning, you prevent unwanted dirt, bacteria, and grease. And for painted cabinets, regular cleaning will help extend their coat and overall lifespan.
How To Clean Your Painted Wood Cabinets
When it comes to cleaning your painted wood cabinets, you need to be mindful of the damage that excessive water and harsh abrasives can do to the wood and paint. So, there are a few different gentle cleaning methods you can try, depending on the amount of dirt and grease buildup. These various methods include:
For light splatters and dust: Use a damp microfiber cloth to carefully wipe down your cabinets. Then, use another cloth or towel to dry them off.
For some grease and grime buildup: Use dish soap and warm water to make a slightly sudsy mix for a cleaning solution. Take a soft cloth and dip into this mix (be careful not to over soak your cloth), then use it to remove the grease from your cabinets with circular motions. Once you’ve worked out the grease, take another cloth and use non soapy water to remove any remaining suds or spots. Wipe the cabinets dry.
For heavier grease and stains: Use a mix of vinegar (1 cup), warm water (2 cups), and baking soda (1 tablespoon) as a cleaning solution (tip: add a small amount of dish soap for extra-strength). Take a soft cloth, dip into this mix, and work out the heavier grease and stained areas of your cabinets. Or, use a sprayable solution of vinegar and water, and let it sit on the heavier grease stains for a few minutes before cleaning them off. Once finished, take another cloth and use non soapy water to remove any residue. Wipe the cabinets dry.
You can also use paint-safe cleaners if the natural solutions listed above aren’t cutting the grease—just make sure to spot-test before you apply the cleaner to your whole cabinet. But with more frequent cleaning, you can avoid a more heavy-duty clean, which can be harsh against your painted cabinets.
Do Your Painted Kitchen Cabinets Need To Be Refinished?
You may have noticed while you were cleaning your painted cabinets that you may need some spots touched up, or that all of your cabinets would benefit from being refinished. That’s where Curb Appeal is here to help!
For any type of cabinet painting, priming, painting, and finishing cabinets of any material, Curb Appeal's professional painting contractors are trained to provide expert painting services with excellent customer service. If you are in need of any kitchen cabinet painting help whatsoever and you live in Ohio, please call Curb Appeal at (216) 291-2422 for a free quote! We are always happy to help.