{"id":1369,"date":"2016-05-08T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2016-05-08T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/?p=1369"},"modified":"2024-01-22T18:10:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T18:10:53","slug":"cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Cabinets Looking New"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you purchase cabinets, they are a major investment. You want them to last for years and look great. Unfortunately, life happens. Your white kitchen cabinets<\/a> might not look that white for long after a few years of dinner spills and the havoc wrought by children. If you have beautiful cabinets and want to keep them that way, then you\u2019ll need to take care of them. You spend time cleaning your living room, so make sure your kitchen cabinets get the same attention.<\/p>\n

Act Fast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Perhaps the most important aspect of keeping your white kitchen cabinets looking brand new is taking care of spills as fast as possible. The longer a spill sits on the cabinet, the better the chance of it leaving a stain that\u2019s impossible to get off. When a spill happens, use a paper towel or dishcloth and warm water to clean it up. Make sure all the moisture is cleaned up, as even a little liquid can cause permanent damage to the finish. It doesn\u2019t matter if the spill is water or spaghetti sauce, get to it fast. Children have a tendency to spill things and not tell anyone. Try to keep a vigilant eye in case your precious little angel spills tea all over the counter.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Use Harsh Chemicals or Abrasives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If a stain does set in, then you\u2019ll be tempted to grab the heaviest-duty cleaner you have to get it out. These cleaners often have very harsh chemicals that will not only take out the stain, but also the finish on your cabinet. It will sneak up on you. It won\u2019t happen after the first time, but the exposure weakens the finish and is compounded by each use. Soon, it will start to fade and the shine you loved will be gone. The same goes for using steel wool and scouring pads. They may get the stain out, but they\u2019ll scratch up the cabinets and finish. The last thing you want is giant scratch marks in your cabinets. Instead, use a mixture of warm water and vinegar to clean the stains. Make sure to wipe everything up afterwards.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget About Knobs and Handles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While you may be cognizant of your countertops and physical cabinets, few people remember to clean the knobs and handles of cabinet drawers. People use sticky hands to open and close the doors, coating the cabinets in who knows what. They\u2019ll use dirty kitchen utensils to open the drawers because they can\u2019t reach them from where they\u2019re at and don\u2019t want to move. The knobs have a finish as well, and need to be cleaned regularly. Only open them with clean hands and never use a kitchen utensil. Wipe them down with a wet dishcloth or paper towel to keep them shiny and new looking.<\/p>\n

Rtacabinetstore.com<\/a> has a wide selection of kitchen cabinets to choose from. Explore our site and find the perfect cabinets for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You can keep your white kitchen cabinets looking great with a few easy tips and tricks of kitchen cleaning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1287,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[114],"tags":[2272],"amp_validity":null,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1369"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1369"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1369\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6608,"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1369\/revisions\/6608"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}