Care Guidelines for Restored or Reconditioned Cabinets
Help your newly restored kitchen cabinets look gorgeous for years to come with proper care and maintenance. Follow these care guidelines for best results. Thank you for allowing to Wood Savers Inc to complete this project for you!
#1:
Wipe all spills and drips immediately, even if it is only water. Allowing water to sit on the finish will cause damage.
#2:
At least once a year take off the pulls and wipe down the cabinets with a light solution of soap and water on a sponge or terry cloth rung dry. This will remove build-up around the hardware and get rid of the fingerprints, etc. Make sure NOT to leave soap residue or water on the finish. Buff dry with a dry dish towel.
#3:
Do not use Pledge or Murphy’s Oil Soap, just lemon oil. Polishing with lemon oil once a year is also a good maintenance treatment. Apply it with a rag then wipe off any excess using a blue shop towel. Do not use paper towels as they will scratch.
#4:
In areas of high heat, steam or sunlight you can put some lemon oil on those areas every couple of months to keep the color in the wood. Let the oil sit for 5 minutes, then wipe off excess with a soft cloth and buff.
#5:
Dust the cabinets and wipe down the top edges of doors, drawers and trim where dust might settle. Grease and dust are a messy combination and will damage surface and be difficult to remove.
#6:
Most important, DON’T TOUCH THE WOOD. Use hardware to open and close. If you DO touch the wood just wipe off the same day.
#7:
Treat your cabinets like fine wood furniture and they will look good for years.