kitchen conversations

in preserving the life and beauty of your cabinets.  The kitchen is one of the most utilized rooms in your home. Not only are your kitchen cabinets the focal point of the room, but most likely one of the largest investments in the room.  It is important to recognize that kitchen cabinets are installed in a very harsh environment and will be exposed to steam, high heat, grease, food splatters, and of course sticky hands. The doors and drawers are frequently opened and closed, exposing them to a much higher level of wear and tear than normal furniture.  We receive a lot of inquires on how to properly care for and maintain Holiday Kitchens custom cabinets.  We will start with the most common cabinet material – wood.

Wood Cabinet Care

• Use a mild soap, not harsh abrasive cleaners after installation and thereafter twice a year, we recommend Murphy’s Wood Cleaner and a damp, soft cloth. Caution: do not soak cabinetry. Only use damp cloths because prolonged water exposure can damage cabinetry.
• Always dry cabinets after cleaning with a soft cloth to eliminate moisture.
• Polish with a top quality liquid paste wax. DO NOT use a wax that contains cleaners and/or silicone, as these products have a harmful, deteriorating effect on any finish. Guardsman polish is recommended.
• Remove moisture that collects near the sink, oven, range or dishwasher.
• Control humidification of your home is an asset to your furniture as well as to your cabinetry.  There needs to be a good balance between dry and moist conditions.  A stable humidity content of 35% to 65% in the cabinet area must be maintained to have this product guaranteed.