How do you clean kitchen cabinets?

Clean kitchen cabinets by emptying them, wiping the interiors with soapy water, rinsing and drying. Clean the exteriors by treating especially soiled spots with a cleaner that contains orange oil, wiping the exteriors down with soapy water, rinsing and drying.

1. Empty the cabinets

   Remove everything from the cabinets.

2. Wipe the interiors with a sponge wet with warm, soapy water

   Fill a sink or bucket with warm water, and add a teaspoon of dish liquid. Wet a sponge in the solution, and wipe out the cupboards.

3. Rinse the interior of the cupboards

   Wet a fresh sponge with clean water. Wipe the cupboards out to remove soap residue.

4. Dry the interior of the cupboards

   Run a soft, dry cloth over the interior surfaces to remove any moisture.

5. Treat heavily soiled areas on the exteriors with an orange oil cleaner

   Spray a wood-safe orange oil cleaner on the portions of the cabinet exteriors with dirt buildup or grease spots. Let the cleaner sit for a minute to loosen the dirt and grease.

6. Wipe the exteriors with warm, soapy water

   Rinse the sponge. Wet it in the detergent-water solution, and wipe the exterior of the cabinets. Focus on the areas around the handles and other heavily soiled spots.

7. Rinse the exteriors

   Wipe the exteriors down with a clean sponge moistened with warm water.

8. Dry the exteriors

   Rub the exteriors with a soft cloth to remove moisture. Buff with a circular motion to give the exteriors a lustrous shine.