It must be admitted that kitchen cabinets get dirty very quickly. It’s all because of everyday cooking. That’s why it’s worth cleaning them at least once a week. However, if you have neglected the fronts, you do not have to immediately use detergents that leave an unpleasant, chemical smell in the kitchen. You can clean them without harsh chemicals with a product that is suitable for any surface. Check what ingredient to mix with water.
As mentioned, greasy residue on kitchen cabinets it is made by cooking, or more often by frying. Fat particles then float in the air and then settle on the fronts. Food debris also sticks to these surfaces. We touch them many times with greasy hands.
In addition, there is dust that collects everywhere, including on kitchen cabinets. Then a sticky layer is formed on them. We cannot remove it with water alone.
If we do not clean the fronts at least once a week, the greasy residue quickly penetrates the materials, especially wood and laminated boards. As a result, the furniture not only becomes dirty, but also becomes dull.
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Strong detergents can not only leave a chemical smell on the furniture, but also destroy its delicate surface. That’s why the home method is a hundred times better… – thanks to its acidic reaction, it breaks down fatty bonds and removes unpleasant odors.
Just mix 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1 liter of water. Soak a cloth in this mixture, squeeze out excess liquid and wipe dirty surfaces. In the case of difficult-to-remove dirt, it is worth applying it for a few minutes – then the sediment will dissolve.
Sometimes, however, you need to pay attention to the material from which the fronts are made. For laminate and varnished MDF, mix vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio, and for wood – 1:3 (1 part vinegar and 3 parts water), additionally drying and protecting the surfaces with oil. High-gloss varnished cabinets should be cleaned with a soft microfiber cloth. Then there will be no scratches on the surfaces.
In the case of stubborn residue, vinegar may not always help. The best solution for such old and dried dirt is a paste made of baking soda and water. This kitchen product is said to act as an abrasive agent, absorbing fat like a sponge.
Apply the paste to dirty kitchen cabinets and leave it for 10 minutes. After this time, gently wipe the whole thing with a damp cloth. The fronts will look like new.
