Use and Care Manual

KROSSWOOD CABINETS by Modern Classic Cabinets
CARE & CLEANING
Regular dusting and light cleaning will help keep your cabinets looking beautiful for many years
to come. For dusting use a dry clean soft cloth and lightly dust the surfaces. It is not
recommended to use furniture polish or wax. The use of these products over time will create a
buildup of wax and polish which will cause a hazy or steaked appearance on the finish.
For mild cleaning a damp cloth is usually sufficient to clean your cabinets. A mixture of warm
water and a mild hand dishwashing liquid with a cotton cloth can be used for a more thorough
cleaning. Cloths should only be damp and excess moisture wrung out. Any moisture on the
cabinet painted surfaces should be wiped dry immediately with a clean soft dry cotton cloth.
Avoid using cleaning products that contain; citrus, acid, ammonia, vinegar, solvents, mineral
spirits, paint thinner, bleach or other harsh cleaning chemicals. Harsh detergents and abrasive
cleaning products such as sink and tub cleansers, scouring pads and steel wool should not be
used.
HELP PROTECT YOUR CABINETS
Krosswood cabinet doors and drawer fronts are made from solid wood, to keep their beauty and
help protect the finish any contact with moisture should be prevented. Avoid moisture damage
by immediately wiping dry any painted surfaces that may get wet from liquids. Clean spills and
splatters immediately will help to prevent permanent discoloration and damage to the painted
finish. Wring out wet cleaning clothes and only use only damp cloths to clean. Avoid draping
damp dish clothes or wet towels over the cabinet doors. Dry any water that may splash out of the
sink area or that may get on cabinets when transferring wet dishes to the dishwasher.
Exposure to direct sunlight over time can cause the painted finish to fade or slightly change
color. To help minimize this you should consider the use of blinds, draperies or windows with
UV protection to help block out the suns direct UV rays.
Changes in humidity from normal seasonal changes will cause wood to expand and contract
physically. This expanding and contracting may cause hairline cracks or “separation” to appear
over joint areas. A humidification system should be used to minimize these affects.
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