Greasy filth attached to cabinets is one of the most difficult cleaning tasks, and it is practically unavoidable in kitchen situations. It may seem that nothing will work to remove the filth, especially if you flavor non-toxic solutions.
There are many natural, homemade cleaning methods that claim to remove grease from cabinets, but some should be avoided.
Methods for Removing Grease from Cabinets
There are many excellent methods for removing oily dirt off cabinets:
Wear rubber gloves, then apply professional Goo Gone cleaning to the grease and let it settle for a minute or two. Microwave a moist micro towel for 35 seconds, then use it to swiftly clean away the greasy layer. Finally, scrub the surface with a moderate wood soap and water before thoroughly drying it.
Orange oil cleanser for all purposes: Allow the cleaner to rest for up to 10 minutes after spraying if your cabinets are really dirty. Wipe the cleaner away with a warm, moist micro cloth.
A Brazilian carnauba wax-based wood cleaner: Carnauba wax is a common element in high-quality wood cleaners and polishes. A spray pump application is one fantastic product named Magic Cabinet & Wood Cleaner.
Dish soap is an alkaline-based solution that successfully cuts through grease, particularly when coupled with hot water. Mix a spray or two of grease-cutting dish soap into a pail of extremely hot water (as hot as you can bear) and target cabinet grease with a nylon scouring pad. To prevent scratching the surface, keep the water hot and apply mild pressure to the nylon pad. When finished, rinse and dry the cabinets.
Avoidance Techniques
Be wary of the following items, which do not work and may potentially destroy your cabinets:
In our studies, the popular internet cure of olive oil and baking soda proved to be worse than worthless. Olive oil is a non-drying oil that will stay soft on your cabinets, attracting dust and ultimately spoiling. Only drying oils, such as orange, walnut, and linseed oil, should be used to clean wood, according to woodworking specialists. When these oils dry, they harden and create a protective coating on the wood.
Vinegar: While vinegar is an excellent natural disinfectant, it is also an acid. When applied undiluted or combined with water, it may damage the finish of the wood.
Getting Rid of Pen Marks and Other Difficult Food Stains
To erase stubborn pen stains, paint splotches, or rock-hard food splatters off wood cabinets, use a Magic Eraser or regular baking soda. But keep in mind that both are abrasives, so work carefully to remove just the stain and not the wood finish.
When using a Magic Eraser (the more abrasive product), try it first on a tiny inconspicuous place, particularly on dark-stained wood.
Mix two parts baking soda with one part water to make baking soda. Apply the paste on the stain and gently massage it away.