Use and Care Guide

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Wondering how to keep your new cabinets looking beautiful? We can help! Follow these instructions:

Dust them periodically, keep them clean by using a soft lint-free cloth, — or a microﬁber cloth for

laminate and high gloss cabinetry — AND THAT’S IT!

Cabinet Care

Glass door care.

• Clean the glass by spraying an ammonia-free glass cleaner on a clean, soft, lint-

free cloth or paper towel, and wiping down the glass. Don’t spray glass cleaner

directly on the glass to avoid seepage behind mullions or dividers, which could

cause damage to the wood or other materials.

Need to ﬁght some grime?

• Usually, a clean, soft cotton cloth —or microﬁber cloth for laminate and high

gloss cabinetry — dampened with warm water will do the trick!

• For extra grime ﬁghting, a mild solution of dishwashing liquid (not dishwasher

products) mixed with fresh, clean, warm water will take care of dirt and grease.

5% dishwashing liquid to 95% water is a good ratio.

• After cleaning your stained or painted cabinets, wipe them down with a clean,

damp cloth and be sure to dry wet/damp surfaces with another clean soft cloth.

• Laminates and high gloss materials MUST be dried with a microﬁber cloth to

avoid scratches.

What about splatters and spills?

• Make sure to wipe them up quickly! Then, clean as needed with warm water or

the mild dishwashing liquid solution. Prolonged exposure to food, water and

other liquids, as well as grease and oil splatters can cause permanent damage or

discoloration to your cabinet’s ﬁnish.

• Don’t forget to dry after cleaning, using a soft, clean cloth for stained and painted

cabinetry. Dry laminates and high gloss cabinets with a microﬁber cloth.

Should I polish or wax?

Neither!

• Your cabinets don’t require waxing and we don’t recommend it. Over time, waxing and

polishing compounds may build up on cabinet surfaces forming a hazy, streaked or

yellowed appearance. Wax build up is really hard to remove — no one has time for that!

THE HOMEOWNERS’ GUIDE TO:

CARE & CLEANING

Summary of content (4 pages)

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THE HOMEOWNERS’ GUIDE TO: CARE & CLEANING Wondering how to keep your new cabinets looking beautiful? We can help! Follow these instructions: Dust them periodically, keep them clean by using a soft lint-free cloth, — or a microfiber cloth for laminate and high gloss cabinetry — AND THAT’S IT! Cabinet Care Need to fight some grime? • Usually, a clean, soft cotton cloth —or microfiber cloth for laminate and high gloss cabinetry — dampened with warm water will do the trick! • For extra grime fighting, a mi
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Uh-oh. I have a nick on my wood or painted cabinetry. • Touch-up kits are available to help hide surface damage on cabinetry. Your cabinet retailer can facilitate the purchase of the color-matched touch-up kit for your specific cabinetry. • The kit will contain instructions on what to do — the touch-up pen will hide minor blemishes, while the tinted putty stick will fill deeper scratches, gouges or nicks. Other things to be aware of. • Don’t drape damp dishtowels or clothes over your cabinet doors.
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THE HOMEOWNERS’ GUIDE TO: CABINETRY & HUMIDIFICATION If you are thinking about, or have just purchased wood cabinetry, you’ll need to know how controlled indoor humidity will keep your cabinets looking their absolute best all throughout the year! A range of 30-55% humidity is important when outdoor temperatures range between 50 - 85 degrees. This keeps your home comfortable and problem-free, with wood cabinetry looking and performing at its best.
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Effects of Humidity HIGH HUMIDITY What happens when temperature and humidity levels are extreme? Coastal or other areas that are known for high humidity may see 70%-80% humidity levels within the home, causing cabinet joints to swell. Geographical areas that have extremely cold, dry winters, may often have a relative humidity below 20% for weeks at a time, causing shrinkage of doors and/or center panels to occur.