12 Cabinetry Repair and Care Tips
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Anvil Cabinets and Mill is not responsible for the application of any tips or advice found within this informational article. Use caution and common sense when testing these tips on your cabinetry and be sure to test on a less visible location first.
1 ) How to take care of your cabinetry?
Hardwood kitchen cabinets are like quality furniture only attached to the wall and exposed to all kinds of hazards such as; water, food, and of course children.
• Clean cabinets as needed with a mild detergent and dry well using a lint-free cloth for both washing and drying. Cleaning Solution: (2 tbsps. of liquid dish-washing soap and 1 gal. of warm water)
• Be sure to wipe up spills, splatters and water spots as soon as they occur and keep surfaces as water free.
• Use cleaners and polishes designed for wood cabinets to clean and protect all surfaces on a regular basis. Typically every other month at a minimum.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners such as scouring pads and powdered cleaners.
2 ) How to remove permanent marker from cabinetry?
1. Toothpaste Method
a. Apply toothpaste regular not gel; scrub in a circular motion.
b. Wipe the wood with warm water and a clean, soft cloth.
c. If any residue remains, wash off with warm water and liquid dish soap.
d. Use a wet sponge wiping in a circular motion to remove excess soap.
e. Wipe off and treat area with furniture polish.
2. Rubbing Alcohol (Use action and apply carefully)
a. Apply rubbing alcohol utilizing a clean, soft cloth.
b. Wipe the wood with warm water and a clean, soft cloth.
c. If any residue remains, wash off with warm water and liquid dish soap.
d. Use a wet sponge wiping in a circular motion to remove excess soap.
e. Wipe off and treat area with furniture polish.
3. WD-40 (Use caution and apply carefully)
a. Apply WD-40 utilizing a clean, soft cloth, scrubbing in a circular motion.
b. Wipe the wood with warm water and a clean, soft cloth.
c. If any residue remains, wash off with warm water and liquid dish soap.
d. Use a wet sponge wiping in a circular motion to remove excess soap.
e. Wipe off and treat area with furniture polish.
Sources: http://fourplusanangel.com/2011/09/its-not-permanent/
3 ) How to remove crayon stains from cabinetry?
1. WD-40 (Use caution and apply carefully)
a. Apply WD-40 utilizing a clean, soft cloth, scrubbing in a circular motion.
b. Wipe the wood with warm water and a clean, soft cloth.
c. If any residue remains, wash off with warm water and liquid dish soap.
d. Use a wet sponge wiping in a circular motion to remove excess soap.
e. Wipe off and treat area with furniture polish.
2. Warm Murphy’s Oil Soap
a. Warm up and apply Murphy’s Oil Soap utilizing a clean, soft cloth, scrubbing in a circular motion.
b. Wipe the wood with warm water and a clean, soft cloth.
c. If any residue remains, wash off with warm water and liquid dish soap.
d. Use a wet sponge wiping in a circular motion to remove excess soap.
e. Wipe off and treat area with furniture polish.
Sources: http://www.ehow.com/how_2037661_crayon-stains-wood.html
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4 ) How to remove water spots from cabinetry?
5 ) How to cover up scratches on cabinetry?
6 ) How to repair dents on cabinetry
7 ) How to repair scuffs from cabinetry
8 ) How to remove Pencil Marks from cabinetry
9 ) How to remove Dried on Food from cabinetry
10 ) How to remove Dried Milk from cabinetry
11 ) How to remove Grease Stains from cabinetry
12 ) How to remove Chewing Gum / Candle Wax from cabinetry
