Care and Cleaning Instructions
General Information
• Wipe with a clean, soft, damp cloth and immediately dry. Do not use kitchen cloths or sponges that might contain detergent, grease or embedded abrasives. Do not use paper towels to clean or wipe any cabinetry. Paper towels are surprisingly abrasive and will scratch finishes.
• Remove food residue or grease by using common dish washing liquid (not detergent) or a solution of mild soap and water.
• When cleaning cabinets with glass inserts, spray glass cleaner onto cleaning cloth, not directly onto glass. Over spray from
glass cleaner will damage cabinet finish.
• Small appliances: Do not place toasters, toaster ovens, air fryers and other high-heat countertop appliances directly below or
inside cabinetry when in use. It is best to move the appliance to an open space while using, and store below/within cabinetry
when cooled.
• Routine cleaning will help prevent long term damage form smoke and grease which can form a hard film over time,
dulling the finish.
• When possible, keep cabinets out of direct sunlight or close blinds/shades during peak sun times of the day. Direct sunlight
will cause cabinets to lighten or darken over time.
• It is best to maintain a controlled temperature and humidity environment in your home. Extremes in temperature and
moisture can cause wood to expand and contract, eventually damaging the finish.
Stained and Painted Wood Finishes
• The cabinet lines we use include a tough conversion varnish finish that withstands normal daily use in today’s homes.
• Treat your cabinets as you would any fine wood furniture. Wipe spills promptly and do not leave wet items against cabinets.
• Wax or polish is unnecessary and will build-up, attracting dirt and grease and dulling the finish.
Alternative Materials (Laminates)
• Clean Alternative Material cabinets occasionally by dampening a soft cloth (not paper towels) with a mild non-detergent soap.
• Wipe the surface then rinse with a clean damp cloth and dry promptly.
Cleaning Instructions
• Clean at least once a month by wiping the surface with a clean, damp cloth, then dry immediately. Do not use a dishcloth for
cleaning. It could contain remnants of grease or detergents. Never use soap pads, steel wool, or cleaners that contain bleach,
ammonia or abrasives. These agents may cause discoloration, marring or dulling of the finish. Do not use wax or polish cabinet
surfaces. Wax build up will leave a residue that is difficult to remove. Polishes containing silicon should not be used.
• Cabinet Interiors: To remove spills, food residue or grease, use any common dish washing liquid (not detergent) or solution of
mild soap and water. Wipe with a clean damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. If a spill occurs, clean and dry immediately. Let unattended,
a spill can soak through laminated or finished surface and cause damage.
• Excess moisture can damage any cabinet finish. Areas near the sink, range, dishwasher, oven and baseboards are most
susceptible. With all cabinets, take a little extra care on bottom edges of base cabinets and base cabinet doors where invisible
moisture often collects. Keep these surfaces dry.
• Avoid draping damp cloths or dish towels over the cabinet doors. Over a period of time, this moisture could cause permanent
damage to your cabinet finish.
• Wipe with a clean, soft , damp cloth and dry immediately. Never use kitchen cloths or sponges that might have detergent or
grease on them, or embedded abrasives.
Repairs to Dents/Scratches
• Most scratches can be touched-up by using a special touch-up kit which includes a soft fill stick, and a touch-up marker, which is
available to match the cabinet finish. If scratches or nicks still show after using a touch-up marker, a soft fill stick can be applied.
Simply run the soft fill stick over the scratched area and wipe away the excess with a clean soft cloth. Never use sandpaper or any
other type of abrasive paper or material to even out a scratch, as it will damage the cabinet finish. More substantial repairs may
require professional attention.
General Information
• Wipe with a clean, soft, damp cloth and immediately dry. Do not use kitchen cloths or sponges that might contain detergent, grease or embedded abrasives. Do not use paper towels to clean or wipe any cabinetry. Paper towels are surprisingly abrasive and will scratch finishes.
• Remove food residue or grease by using common dish washing liquid (not detergent) or a solution of mild soap and water.
• When cleaning cabinets with glass inserts, spray glass cleaner onto cleaning cloth, not directly onto glass. Over spray from
glass cleaner will damage cabinet finish.
• Small appliances: Do not place toasters, toaster ovens, air fryers and other high-heat countertop appliances directly below or
inside cabinetry when in use. It is best to move the appliance to an open space while using, and store below/within cabinetry
when cooled.
• Routine cleaning will help prevent long term damage form smoke and grease which can form a hard film over time,
dulling the finish.
• When possible, keep cabinets out of direct sunlight or close blinds/shades during peak sun times of the day. Direct sunlight
will cause cabinets to lighten or darken over time.
• It is best to maintain a controlled temperature and humidity environment in your home. Extremes in temperature and
moisture can cause wood to expand and contract, eventually damaging the finish.
Stained and Painted Wood Finishes
• The cabinet lines we use include a tough conversion varnish finish that withstands normal daily use in today’s homes.
• Treat your cabinets as you would any fine wood furniture. Wipe spills promptly and do not leave wet items against cabinets.
• Wax or polish is unnecessary and will build-up, attracting dirt and grease and dulling the finish.
Alternative Materials (Laminates)
• Clean Alternative Material cabinets occasionally by dampening a soft cloth (not paper towels) with a mild non-detergent soap.
• Wipe the surface then rinse with a clean damp cloth and dry promptly.
Cleaning Instructions
• Clean at least once a month by wiping the surface with a clean, damp cloth, then dry immediately. Do not use a dishcloth for
cleaning. It could contain remnants of grease or detergents. Never use soap pads, steel wool, or cleaners that contain bleach,
ammonia or abrasives. These agents may cause discoloration, marring or dulling of the finish. Do not use wax or polish cabinet
surfaces. Wax build up will leave a residue that is difficult to remove. Polishes containing silicon should not be used.
• Cabinet Interiors: To remove spills, food residue or grease, use any common dish washing liquid (not detergent) or solution of
mild soap and water. Wipe with a clean damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. If a spill occurs, clean and dry immediately. Let unattended,
a spill can soak through laminated or finished surface and cause damage.
• Excess moisture can damage any cabinet finish. Areas near the sink, range, dishwasher, oven and baseboards are most
susceptible. With all cabinets, take a little extra care on bottom edges of base cabinets and base cabinet doors where invisible
moisture often collects. Keep these surfaces dry.
• Avoid draping damp cloths or dish towels over the cabinet doors. Over a period of time, this moisture could cause permanent
damage to your cabinet finish.
• Wipe with a clean, soft , damp cloth and dry immediately. Never use kitchen cloths or sponges that might have detergent or
grease on them, or embedded abrasives.
Repairs to Dents/Scratches
• Most scratches can be touched-up by using a special touch-up kit which includes a soft fill stick, and a touch-up marker, which is
available to match the cabinet finish. If scratches or nicks still show after using a touch-up marker, a soft fill stick can be applied.
Simply run the soft fill stick over the scratched area and wipe away the excess with a clean soft cloth. Never use sandpaper or any
other type of abrasive paper or material to even out a scratch, as it will damage the cabinet finish. More substantial repairs may
require professional attention.