How To Clean Cabinets

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1. Artificial stone and stainless steel cabinets should not be wiped with hard scouring pads, steel balls, chemical agents or steel brushes. Use soft towels, soft scouring pads with water or use brightener, otherwise it will cause scratches or erosion.

2. The cabinet made of fireproof board can be cleaned with household cleaners, wiped with nylon brush or nylon ball, then wiped with damp and hot cloth, and finally wiped with dry cloth.

3. Soft scouring pads should be used for natural stone countertops, and toluene-based detergents should not be used to wipe them, otherwise it will be difficult to remove white spots. When removing scale, do not use toilet cleaning powder with strong acidity, dilute hydrochloric acid, etc., otherwise it will damage the glaze and make it lose its luster.

4. If the cabinet is made of logs, you should first remove the dust with a duster, and then wipe it with a dry cloth or a special lotion for log maintenance. Do not use wet rags and oil-based cleaning products.

5. The countertops such as sinks or gas stoves should be prevented from being knocked or impacted, and the long-term immersion of water should be avoided at the junction of the two countertops.

6. No matter what kind of cabinets are used, after each use of cooking, the surface of the range hood, gas stove, wall tiles and countertops should be cleaned in time, and the used utensils and condiments should be cleaned and put away. back to the original place.

7. When cleaning and wiping the countertops of the cabinets, avoid leaving water on the countertops for a long time. Regardless of any material, long-term exposure to water will reduce its service life. To remove oil fume stains, use a damp cloth to remove them in time, while old stains need special treatment with detergents.

8. Metal materials and natural stone are easy to clean and durable. Usually, they can be cleaned with a dry soft cloth, but it must be noted that the soft cloth must be clean and wiped along the direction to avoid scratches. Proper use of professional products such as cleaners and activators can maintain the gloss and uniform appearance of the countertop for a long time.

9. Maintenance of solid wood or solid wood veneer door panels, avoid close to heat sources, power sources, water sources, and avoid direct sunlight. Generally the best cleaning is to wipe with a damp leather cloth, if you must use a detergent, choose a mild cleaning product, then wipe with water and dry. In order to avoid drying and cracking, you can choose maintenance cleaning wax to wipe during maintenance. However, products containing nitrate or synthetic resin should also be avoided, otherwise it will cause damage to the kitchen utensils.

10. Glazed ceramics can be cleaned with neutral abrasive cleaners. Strong abrasive cleaners can scratch or dull surfaces. After each use, dry the product with a soft cloth.

11. The surface of the door panel should be prevented from being scratched by sharp objects. It should be moisture-proof. There should be no water droplets on the door panel for a long time to prevent the door panel from being soaked. The cleaning agent and soap solution can be used for wiping, and thinner and alcohol should not be used. If there is any glue sticking to the door panel, it can be gently wiped with maintenance cleaning wax; if necessary, a small amount of alcohol can be used (alcohol cannot be used on the door panel with paint), and the door panel can be wiped with cotton cloth or towel, and steel balls cannot be used; absolutely It is forbidden for corrosive agents such as concentrated acid and alkali to contact the door panel. If there is contact, it needs to be cleaned with neutral detergent or soap solution immediately.

12. Painted door panels and mirror resin door panels should be wiped with a fine cleaning cloth and neutral cleaning solution; avoid scratches from contact with sharp objects. If there are minor scratches, it can also be treated with a brightener. Especially for the painted door panel, the fire source and heat source are also one of the main factors that damage it, so avoid high temperature baking or fire.

13. Pay attention to whether the position of the shelf clip (or shelf pin) is correct for the cabinet shelf. Try to choose to put heavy objects in the lower cabinet, and the upper cabinet is suitable for placing light items, such as seasoning jars and glasses, etc. Cleaned utensils are wiped dry before putting them in.

14. Please wipe the basket accessories in the cabinet with a dry cloth to avoid water marks on the surface caused by water droplets. The maintenance of the cabinet is easy to ignore. In fact, the well-maintained cabinet is the least likely to be damaged.

15. Keep the sewer unobstructed and prevent blockage. When the inner pipeline leaks, it should be dealt with in time. It is best to ask professional leak repair personnel to repair it. Pay attention to the service life of the hose and sealing material. If there is any problem, it should be replaced in time.

16. Clean the countertops. Different cabinets will have different materials, but no matter what kind of cabinet countertops are afraid of high temperature corrosion, in daily life, hot pots and kettles should be avoided directly on the countertops to avoid scratches. And when chopping vegetables, you should love the cutting board rather than the countertop, so as not to leave knife marks. In addition, stainless steel countertops are easy to rust, so seasonings should be avoided on the countertops to avoid rusting and affecting the appearance.

17. In the maintenance of the cabinet, it should also be avoided that the water on the countertop flows down and soaks the door panel, otherwise the door panel will be deformed over time. Moreover, the door hinges and even the handles will become loose, reducing the service life of the cabinet.

18. Do not use soluble cleaners for painted door panels.

19. All benzene-based solvents and resin-based solvents should not be used as panel cleaners.