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Cabinet Maintance

Upon Installation 

Wipe the cabinets clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry immediately with another clean, soft cloth. Always wipe in the direction of the wood grain. Relative humidity levels of 40% to 50% inside the home are required to prevent permanent damage, low moisture may cause doors and joints to shrink and open. Keeping home temperature 17-24° inside the home can protect the cabinet from damage.

Day-to-Day care

  • Keep cabinet surfaces dry
  • Use a soft, lint-free cotton cloth dampened with a mild detergent or soap and warm water. Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge – Harsh detergent residues may harm finishes.
  • For best results, use a “blotting” action rather than a wiping motion when cleaning.

Wipe Spills promptly

Many substances become difficult to remove and may stain or cause other damage upon prolonged contact.

  • Food spills and grease will come off more easily if they are removed promptly.
  • Wipe up spills and water spots immediately with a lint-free cotton cloth so moisture is not

absorbed into the cabinetry.

  • Do not leave printed materials (newspapers, magazines, etc.) on the cabinet surface. The printing ink can bleed into the cabinet finish.

Avoid Excessive Moisture and Heat

  • Avoid draping wet or damp dish towels over doors of the base cabinets.
  • Do not attach towel racks to the interior of cabinet doors.
  • Use trays under potted plants to catch excess water.
  • Avoid placing small kitchen appliances where the heat or steam is directed onto cabinet

surfaces.

  • Always protect wood surfaces by using hot pads under hot items.

Avoid Abrasives

  • Never use scouring pads, steel wool, wire brushes or powdered cleaners.
  • Do not allow oven cleaner to touch any part of the cabinet.
  • Avoid sliding objects across the cabinet surface.
  • Be careful with knives and other sharp objects that can damage the cabinet surface.
  • When in doubt of a cleaner’s suitability, don’t use it. Harsh cleaners and detergents may scratch and penetrate the surface, allowing food or moisture to enter and cause deterioration of the finish. Never leave a cloth moistened with cleaners on a cabinet surface for any length of time.

Care and Cleaning of Glass Door Inserts

  • Use a household glass cleaner with a soft, clean cloth.
  • Apply the glass cleaner directly to a cloth rather than the glass or mirror.
  • Avoid excess glass cleaner running into cabinet joints.
  • Ammonia should never be used full strength

The following products and ingredients can damage cabinets so avoid using them or any product that contains them:

  • Petroleum-based products
  • Solvents
  • Bleach
  • Strong detergents and soaps
  • Nail polish remover
  • Paint thinners
  • Plastic brushes
  • Steel wool
  • Scoring pad
  • Ammonia
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