The kitchen is one of the most frequently used rooms in the home, so if it's not in your regular cleaning routine, it should be. While we know cleaning sinks and cooking areas to reduce germs is a no brainer, kitchen cabinets often get overlooked. Cabinets collect dust, food splatters, oil and grease, so it's important to give them love too.

Tools to get started:

• Microfiber cloth
• Old toothbrush
• Gentle cleaning solution for wood cabinets (tip: our Bona OxyPower Wood Floor Deep Cleaner works great!)
• Antibacterial cleaner or wipes
• Glass cleaner 
• Vacuum 
• Shelf liners (optional)

How to clean kitchen cabinet surfaces

Be sure to spot clean any spills or splatters immediately. Otherwise, kitchen cabinet surfaces can be cleaned weekly or biweekly to keep them looking their best without the hassle and time needed for a deep clean.
 

1. If kitchen cabinets do not reach ceiling height, dust/clean cabinet tops.
2. Apply cleaning solution to microfiber cloth. This helps control the amount of cleaner used and avoids the potential of getting your cabinet surfaces dripping wet.
3. When cleaning kitchen cabinets, wipe from top to bottom.
4. After cabinet surfaces are finished, wipe down drawer pulls and door handles with antibacterial cleaner or wipes.
5. For tough dirt and grime and to get into the nooks and crannies of cabinet hardware, scrub surfaces with an old toothbrush.
6. If your cabinets have any glass, use glass cleaner to get them streak-free.
7. Use a new cloth lightly damp with water to remove any cleaning solution and give kitchen cabinets a final rinse.
8. Let dry or use a new cloth to dry your kitchen cabinets. 

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