Care & Cleaning

Need to fight some grime?

• Usually, a clean, microfiber cloth dampened with warm water will do the trick!

• For extra grime fighting; a mild solution of dishwashing liquid mixed with fresh, clean warm water will take care of dirt and grease. 5% dishwashing liquid to 95% water is a good ratio. (DO NOT use dishwashing machine products.)

• After cleaning your cabinets, wipe them down with a clean, damp cloth and be sure to dry wet/damp surfaces with another clean soft cloth.

• Laminates and high gloss materials MUST be dried with a microfiber cloth to avoid scratches.

Uh-oh! Splatters and Spills!

• Make sure to wipe them up quickly! Then, clean as needed with warm water or the mild dishwashing liquid solution. Prolonged exposure to food, water and other liquids, as well as grease and oil splatters can cause permanent damage or discoloration to your cabinet’s finish.

• Don’t forget to dry after cleaning, using a soft, clean cloth for stained and painted cabinetry. Dry laminates and high gloss cabinets with a microfiber cloth.

What if I have glass doors?

• Clean the glass by spraying an ammonia-free glass cleaner on a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wiping down the glass. Don’t spray glass cleaner directly on the glass to avoid seepage behind mullions or dividers, which could cause damage to the cabinet door or other materials.
  

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• Don’t drape damp dishtowels or clothes over your cabinet doors. Moisture can cause permanent damage, like peeling and discoloration to the cabinet finish. Dry wet surfaces immediately using a microfibre cloth. 
  

• More on the topic of moisture: Maintaining a consistent temperature and humidity level in your home is key to cabinet health. Temperature outside the range of 10-29°C and humidity outside the range of 30-55% are considered extreme.

• Direct sunlight may lead to fading or discoloration on painted surfaces and laminates, including high gloss. Draperies or blinds are the best defense to shield cabinetry from direct sunlight. 

• Additionally, don’t clean laminates and high gloss materials in direct sunlight.

Danger! Products to avoid-

• Harsh detergents, strong soaps, multi-purpose and abrasive cleaning products:
  

         • Tub and sink cleaners

         • Scouring powders and scouring pads

         • Steel wool or self-polishing waxes

• Sponges or dish cloths. They could contain particles that could scratch your cabinets, as well as food, oil residue or remnants of harsh cleaning solutions. 

• Paper towels or similar products especially for high gloss cabinetry, due to the ease of scratching.

• Solvent based or petroleum based products such as mineral spirits, nail-polish removers or paint thinners.

• Ammonia, bleach or cleaning products that contain either ammonia or bleach.

• Silicone based cleaning, waxing or polishing products.