Common Cleaners for kitchen cabinets

Never use cleaning products containing silicones, waxes, polishes, abrasives, acids, strong alkaline, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or bleach. These types of products can cause irreversible damage to surfaces. There is a significant variety of cabinet and wood furniture cleaning and care products available to consumers. The most common of which contain either silicones, waxes, or polishes which we do not recommend. Use these at your own risk. Silicone cleaners are very common and offer a high degree of shine. A side effect of silicone is that it seeps into even the highest quality finishes creating a barrier that will not accept stain or finish. This makes it impossible to re-finish or touch up when it may be required. Wax-based cleaners are not needed on our finishes. Wax cleaners will provide a shine to your finish however, regular use of wax cleaners will result in a build-up of a wax film on the surface making refinishing or repair work difficult. This build-up will also attract other pollutants such as dirt, smoke, and grease in the air. When cleaning is attempted, it will cause streaks and smudges on the finish. Many waxes also contain particulates that may damage the finish as well. Therefore, wax-based cleaners are not recommended. Wood polishes contain detergents to remove dirt. The emulsifiers give it the body to clean and mineral oil is left behind as a barrier for dirt and moisture, while leaving no wax or silicone residue. Between silicone, wax-based, or wood polishes, the wood polisher is the best choice, yet is still not recommended. Distilled white vinegar is a safe and friendly option. To make the cleaner, mix a 50/50 solution of distilled white vinegar and warm water. Vinegar is approximately five percent acetic acid, which helps break down the structure of some dirt, oils, films, stains, and bacteria. The acidic agent can harm some surfaces, so test it in an inconspicuous area first. (Not recommended on Melamine, UV Lacquer, Acrylic, and Laminate) Dish soap & warm water (not dishwasher liquid): Dish soaps are one of the safest and most effective options for cleaning products. This method is our recommendation for cleaning your Decor Cabinets. Dish soaps are able to degrease, break down solids, effectively remove bacteria, does not irritate the skin, and has a pleasant odor.
If you’re not sure about a cleaner or cloth, always test it on a small inconspicuous area first.