Fatal mistakes when cleaning kitchen cabinets
What makes family kitchen cabinets, even though cleaned regularly, still unable to maintain good quality for a long time?
A neat and clean kitchen is always what housewives want to own. To do that, one of the items you need to pay attention to cleaning regularly is the kitchen cabinet. The kitchen cabinet system often occupies a large area in the kitchen and has an important influence on the aesthetics of the room. Therefore, cleaning the kitchen cabinet regularly is indispensable.
However, there is a paradox that many families are facing: despite regular cleaning, the quality of kitchen cabinets still deteriorates. Even the lifespan of kitchen cabinets is shortened compared to normal use. What is the cause of this situation? Let's take a look at the mistakes you can make when cleaning kitchen cabinets to find the solution.
1. Humidify the kitchen cabinets
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The first mistake that many people make when cleaning kitchen cabinets is using too much water or cleaning solution. This can "destroy" the surface, significantly affecting the appearance of the kitchen cabinets, especially cabinets made from natural wood.
You can refer to the kitchen cabinet cleaning method from experts to clean the kitchen cabinets more effectively. Just spray the cleaning solution on a soft cloth and then use it to clean the kitchen cabinets. This method will help you clean all the stains on the kitchen cabinets, while maintaining the quality of the kitchen cabinets for longer use.
2. Choosing the wrong scrubbing pad
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Many families often use dishwashing pads to clean kitchen cabinets. However, rough-surfaced scrubbing pads will create permanent scratches and marks on the surface of kitchen cabinets during the cleaning process. Even though the kitchen cabinets are cleaned, their aesthetics are seriously degraded. Not choosing the right scrubbing pad when cleaning kitchen cabinets is also a mistake that many families are making.
When cleaning kitchen cabinets, you only need to use a soft cloth to wipe. In case of stubborn stains, you need the support of cleaning solutions that are safe for the material used to make kitchen cabinets. Make sure that if you do it right, your family's kitchen cabinets will be able to extend their impressive lifespan.
3. Forgetting to clean hidden places
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No one will forget to wipe the surface when cleaning the kitchen cabinets. However, many people "forget" the handles and hidden corners inside the kitchen cabinets when doing this. As a result, bacteria and odors have the opportunity to form. The quality of the kitchen cabinets is therefore also affected to some extent.
So when cleaning kitchen cabinets, you need to do it thoroughly both inside and outside, and don't forget to ignore the handles. Inside the hidden corners of the cabinet, you can use a small vacuum cleaner to deep clean the kitchen cabinets.
4. Not cleaning all the cleaning solution
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The cleaning solution that remains after we clean the kitchen cabinets can create streaks, causing an uncomfortable feeling when using. You can use the right cleaning solution to clean the kitchen cabinets more effectively and quickly. But what you cannot forget is to wipe it again with clean water. If you are more careful, you can use a soft cloth to dry it in the final step. The cleaning solution that remains after we clean the kitchen cabinets can create streaks, causing an uncomfortable feeling when using. This is also a mistake when cleaning kitchen cabinets that many people make, leading to a rapid deterioration of the quality of the kitchen cabinets.