To start wet a rag with a light amount of your chosen cleaner.
Cleaning old wood cabinets.
Rinse with clear water.
Nothing major i just used sponge with a little dish soap and water.
Finally clean the area with a mild wood soap and water then dry completely.
First clean the cabinets.
Take a damp cotton ball add 1 drop of liquid dish soap then wipe it on a hidden location like the inside of a chair leg.
This step is optional.
Heat a damp micro cloth in a microwave for 35 seconds then use it to quickly wipe away the grease layer.
If the detergent strips or ruins the finish do not use it.
Rub the surface down with a soft cloth and your chosen cleaner.
Make a paste of vinegar and salt.
Next gather another cloth or sponge.
Do use a gentle cleaning solution.
Here s how to clean wooden kitchen cabinets with stubborn stains like syrup or chocolate.
For metal hardware on wood cabinets dip a toothbrush in a 50 50 solution of vinegar and warm water and scrub the hardware the surrounding wood and the crevices of ornate trim.
Before you clean your old wooden furniture with dishwashing soap you need to test it out to make sure it won t damage the wood or the finish.
Murphy oil soap gets deep into grime to break up dirt particles and it s safe to use on wood products like cabinets.
Harsh scrubbing can damage kitchen cabinets finish or paint.
Afterward wipe the cleaner off using a warm damp micro cloth.
Mist on cabinets let sit for a minute or two and then wipe clean with a soft cloth.
If your cabinets are really grimy let the cleaner sit for up to 10 minutes after spraying.
Vinegar is the go to natural cleaner when faced with how to clean greasy cabinets.
All purpose orange oil cleaner.
Rinse the paste off with clean water and dry with a clean towel.
Keep wiping the surface with the same rag until the rag no longer picks up new dirt or debris.
Gently rub down the surface of the furniture.
Dip a toothbrush into the paste and lightly scrub the stained area.
Scrub with soap and warm water.
If possible remove the hardware from the cabinets and drawers before cleaning.
Leave the abrasive cleaners and scrub brushes to your sink.
Don t assume that tired woodwork has to be stripped and refinished.
Here are his recommendations for cleaning woodwork properly.
Don t scrub too hard or use steel wool as it will scratch the wood.
Instead prepare your own gentle cleaner.
Mix a 50 50 solution of vinegar and warm water and put into a spray bottle.