CABINET MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTION

General 

• ALWAYS keep the cabinet surfaces dry!
• Avoid excessive moisture and rapid temperature change near the cabinet, as they can potentially alter the cabinet finish and overall stability

Essential Materials

• Lint free cotton cloth
• Mild detergent or soap
• Warm water
• Dampen the cloth with the mild detergent or soap and warm water
• Blotting motion is recommended, but do wipe gently if necessary

After Installation & Regular Dusting

• Use a lint-free cloth to wipe down all exterior and interior surfaces to remove dust

Basics

• Dry surfaces ASAP with lint free soft cotton cloth
• Leaving residues on cabinet surface can discolor and harm finishes
• Avoid using dishcloth and sponge
• Avoid ammonia-based cleaners
• Avoid soaps with dyes as they might taint the cabinet finish

Wipe Spills

• Food spills and grease will come off easily if promptly removed in a timely manner
• Wipe up spills immediately with a lint free soft cotton cloth to avoid the cabinet absorbing the moisture
• Check on areas around sink and dishwasher to make sure water and detergent residues are not staying on the cabinet surface
• Do not leave printed materials (i.e. magazines, receipts) on cabinet surface, as the printing ink can bleed into the cabinet finish

Moisture & Heat

• Keep any sort of moisture and heat away from the cabinet surface!
• Avoid draping damp or wet cloths over base cabinet doors
• Do not attach towel racks to the interior of the cabinet doors 
• Use trays under pots or other items that leak water easily
• Avoid placing small kitchen appliances where the heat source or steam source is directed at the cabinet surfaces
• Use hot pads under hot items when setting them on top of wood surfaces
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Abrasives

• NEVER clean cabinet surface with abrasive materials (i.e. scouring pads, steel wool, wire brushes, powdered cleaners)
• Avoid sliding objects across the cabinet surface
• Do not let the oven cleaner touch any part of the cabinet
• Be cautious when handling sharp objects (knives, scissors etc) in that they can damage the cabinet surface
• When you are unsure of a cleaner’s suitability, don’t use it. 
• Harsh cleaners and detergents may penetrate the surface, hence allowing food or moisture to enter and deteriorate the cabinet finish. 
• NEVER leave a cloth dampened with cleaners on a cabinet surface for any length of time

Glass Door Inserts

• Materials:
• Household glass cleaner
• A soft and clean cloth
• Apply glass cleaner directly onto the cloth instead of the glass or mirror
• Avoid excess glass cleaners dripping into cabinet joints and corners
• Ammonia should never be used at full strength