But it’s easy to overlook the kitchen cabinets whenever you clean up after dinner.
Otherwise, grease and grimewill build up, harden, and become tougher to remove over time.
We’ll tell you how often to clean your kitchen cabinets and when it’s time to deep clean.
Credit:Ekaterina Rabchanyuk / Getty Images
Also, clean the undersides of cabinets near the stove.
In most cases, all you need toclean cabinetsis a soft microfiber cloth dipped in warm, soapy water.
Squeeze out any excess water, as cabinets and moisture don’t mix.
Then wipe with a dry cloth.
Don’t wait for your weekly cleaning to wipe up spills.
Spattered food and grease can harden or become a sticky goo, making cleaning up later difficult.
Regular deep cleaning will keep things sanitary and reduce the likelihood of pests camping out in your kitchen.
To deep clean, remove everything from your cabinets or drawers and vacuum up dust and crumbs.
Wipe shelves with a damp cloth.
A little soapy water can help remove grease and dirt, as well as fingerprints from knobs and pulls.
Dry everything with a microfiber cloth before refilling cabinets and drawers.
This is especially true with painted or laminate cabinets.
This method is safest on laminate cabinets or those with a factory finish rather than hand-painted or stained cabinets.
Wipe away after a minute or two to avoid damaging the finish.
It’s always a good idea to test cleaners in a spot that’s not visible beforehand.
To remove stubborn stains, apply a baking soda paste for a few minutes and then gently wipe away.
