Care and Cleaning of your Kitchen Cabinetry You can help maintain the beauty of your cabinets by following these recommendations

Cleaning Guidelines

A soft cotton cloth dampened with warm water is usually sufficient to clean your cabinets. If more thorough cleaning is required, use one of the following cleaning solutions:

•  A fresh solution of dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water.
•  A mild all-purpose cleaner. Make sure it does not contain ammonia or silicon

Use the mildest cleaning solution that will successfully clean your cabinets. Stronger products may damage or discolor your cabinet finish and are not recommended. After cleaning, wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Dry immediately using another soft, clean cloth.

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.

Cleaning Products to Avoid

Avoid using the following cleaning products on your cabinets:

• Harsh chemicals.
•  Abrasive cleaning products such as tub and sink cleansers, scouring powder, scouring pads or steel wool.
• Sponges or dish clothes. They 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 products.

Regular Dusting

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