Brand new kitchen cabinets look great and will have a glossy sheen to them for a while. But over time, most kitchen cabinets will lose their new look and start to look dingy and in need of some repair. But by taking some preventative care now, you can keep kitchen cabinets looking good long after they have been installed.
Install Cabinet Hardware
Kitchen cabinets are often installed without cabinet hardware, which offers a plain, simple look. However, having door knobs attached will eliminate the need to directly touch cabinets when you are trying to reach for a plate or your child is after a jar of peanut butter.
Greasy, dirty hands and fingers can gradually stain kitchen cabinets, making them look dull and dirty. But if you install cabinet hardware, you will help extend the life of your kitchen cabinets, as you will not be directly touching the cabinets when you need something.
Regular Preventative Maintenance
Regular maintenance is the simplest yet most effective way to keep your kitchen cabinets looking good years after installation. If you do not already do so, add an extra chore to your kitchen cleaning routine, that of cleaning the kitchen cabinets.
Regularly cleaning the kitchen cabinets may seem laborious and tedious, but it is worth investing half an hour of your time once or twice a month, than spending thousands to repair or replace cabinets. Use a wet, soapy cloth to clean each individual cabinet, rinse it off and then wipe it dry.
Apply Orange Oil for a Beautiful Sheen
It does not take an expert to keep kitchen cabinets looking good, just a little care and time. Every six months, apply orange oil to the kitchen cabinets for a beautiful sheen using a clean cloth. The orange oil will keep kitchen cabinets looking lustrous and as good as new, even if it has been five years since they were first installed.
Kitchen cabinets can help complement the look of your kitchen. For an even better look, take preventative steps now to keep your cabinets looking good for as long as possible. Install cabinet hardware, take care of preventative maintenance by cleaning the cabinets and finally, apply orange oil for a long lasting sheen.