Maintenance & Care
Regular Cleaning
Use a clean, soft, lint-free cotton cloth for regular dusting. If more thorough cleaning is required, please use a fresh solution of mild hand dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water. After cleaning, wipe all surfaces and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Splatters and Spills
Prolonged exposure to spills, including food, water or other liquids, or to oil and grease splatters, can cause permanent discoloration or damage to our cabinet’s finish. Remember to clean spills and splatters immediately.
Cleaning Glass Cabinet Doors
Extra care is required when cleaning glass doors. Spray an ammonia-free glass cleaner on a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel. Do not spray cleaner directly on the glass. It could seep behind the window dividers and cause damage.
Scratches, Gouges and Nicks
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Touch-Up Kit is available to hide surface damage. You can purchase the color-matched touch-up kit from us. Use the kit’s touch-up pen to hide minor blemishes. Use the kit’s tinted putty stick to fill deeper scratches, gouges or nicks.
Cleaning Products To Avoid
The following cleaning products are to be avoided as damage may occur:
- Harsh detergents, strong soaps, and abrasive cleaning products such as tub and sink cleansers, scouring powder, scouring pads, steel wool or self-polishing waxes.
- Sponges or dish cloths. They may contain particles that could scratch your cabinets, or they may contain food and oil residue or remnants of harsh cleaning solutions.
- Ammonia or cleaning products that include ammonia. Bleach or cleaning products that include bleach.
Avoid moisture, heat & light damage
Avoid Moisture Damage: Avoid draping damp clothes or dishtowels over cabinet doors. This moisture can cause permanent damage, such as peeling and discoloration to the cabinet’s finish.
Avoid Heat Damage: The heat generated when using an oven’s self-cleaning feature is much greater than during normal cooking. If this heat escapes from the oven, it can damage your cabinets.
Avoid Light Damage: Exposure to direct sunlight tends to darken the color of natural wood products. Sunlight can also fade painted wood surfaces. You should consider draperies or blinds to shield your cabinets from direct sunlight.
