How to Clean Maple Cabinets
Maple cabinets are an excellent choice for a kitchen because they are durable and give the room a homey feel. The cabinets will continue to look good for several years if they are properly cleaned and taken care of on a regular basis.
Maple cabinets should be cleaned on a regular basis to keep them looking their best.
- Fill a five-gallon bucket with warm water and an oil based soap such as Murphy's Oil soap.
- Starting at the top of the cabinets use a soft cloth and the cleaning solution to wash down the cabinets. Remember to start at the top of the units because it will prevent streaking.
- Apply a small amount of undiluted oil soap directly on the surface of the cabinets if there are any stubborn spots.
- Pour the cleaning solution out of the bucket and refill it with warm water.
- Use the water and a sponge to rinse the soap off the cabinets. Remember to start at the top and work your way down. You will need to make sure you rinse the cabinets off well because you do not want to leave any soap residue.
- Continue to dip the sponge into the water and rinsing off the cabinets until you are satisfied they are clean and free of soap.
- Allow the cabinets to thoroughly dry.
- Use a soft cloth to apply some furniture polish on the cabinets. This will not only protect the wood cabinets from grease and dirt, but it will also enhance the rich finish of the maple.