Wooden kitchen cabinets are the furniture that should be in the kitchen. Not only used to store food, cooking equipment, spices and dishes, kitchen cabinets also contribute to the aesthetics of your home. But, long-standing grease stains will make your kitchen cabinets look old and reduce their lifespan. Keep the following tips in mind for cleaning wooden kitchen cabinets to keep them looking like new.
Grease and fat aren’t the only “culprits” of common kitchen drain clogs. Grease splashes out when cooking is inevitable, they can accumulate on all surfaces and are difficult to clean, anyone who cooks often knows that. Personally, I have never been pleased to see my kitchen cabinets covered with grease. Because they make the surface of the cabinet look dirty and make my hand feel “squeaky” every time I open the cabinet. I hate it!
Tips to clean wooden kitchen cabinets as clean as new you can try
Luckily, I came across some kitchen cupboard cleaning ideas from the blog Everyday Cheapskate – one of the many award winning home magazines. They are easy to implement and quite effective. So I want to share them with you!
1. How to clean kitchen cabinets with vegetable oil and Baking Soda
Using vegetable oil to clean dirt and grease stains from kitchen cabinets sounds counterintuitive and crazy, but it really works!
Just mix vegetable oil and Baking Soda in a ratio of 1:2 in a small bowl. Next, use a sponge or small towel to apply the mixture to the cabinet and apply it evenly to all nooks and crannies, paying special attention to the areas near the handles because this is where the hands are often exposed. For small crevices that are hard to reach, I like to use an old toothbrush so the mixture can penetrate deep.
Since this mixture has a thick consistency, when you start scrubbing it will fall off with a lot of dirt. Finally, use a clean rag to clean the cabinet and you will be surprised to see that the kitchen cabinet is as clean as when you bought it.
2. How to clean kitchen cabinets with homemade solution
Prepare:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil;
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar;
- 8 drops of organic dishwashing liquid;
- 2 cups of warm water;
- 1 spray bottle 500ml;
Method: Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle, cap the bottle and shake vigorously to dissolve the mixture. Then spray on the stained area and use a soft cloth to wipe it to remove dirt. Wipe where the spray is, so shake the bottle before each spray so that the mixture is evenly distributed.
Using vinegar to clean will damage the wood surface?
In fact, you should not use vinegar to clean wooden floors often because over time the acid in the vinegar will cause the paint to degrade. But with the above formula, you can rest assured, because in this mixture contains oils that will help protect and retain the paint finish. On the other hand, cleaning kitchen cabinets is an infrequent job like cleaning wooden floors.
3. How to clean kitchen cabinets with EcoKlen Degrease
Using a dedicated kitchen degreaser is the best way to clean kitchen cabinets and any surfaces prone to grease buildup in the kitchen. If you’ve tried some of the ways above but it doesn’t work as expected, it’s time to seriously think about EcoKlen Degrease.
Prepare:
- EcoKlen Degrease degreaser purchased at EcoClean;
- 1 spray bottle 500ml;
How to do it: Mix EcoKlen Degrease with clean water at a ratio of 1:40 into a spray bottle. Then spray on any surface to be cleaned and wipe clean with a rag. All grease and dirt stains are blown away immediately. After cleaning, use a damp cloth to wipe the cabinet once again to return the cabinet’s surface to its original shine.
Do you know the advantages of EcoKlen Degrease grease cleaner?
EcoKlen Degrease is a cleaning product that does not contain harmful Butyl chemicals, capable of helping to remove grease and oil from surfaces. Products are certified food safety according to USDA standard section A-1 and Singapore green label certification, so it is safe to clean kitchen utensils, on food preparation and processing surfaces.
In addition to the ways mentioned above, you can see another way that I shared earlier. The following link will show you how to do it quickly.
Related: DIY natural cleaning spray to remove grease stains on kitchen utensils
