Wooden kitchen cabinets bring luxury and convenience when used. However, the kitchen area is always a place with hotter temperatures than usual due to using a lot of stoves for cooking.
Therefore, if the wood surface of kitchen cabinets is not properly cleaned, it is very easy to change color or be deformed, and it is also difficult to ensure durability and beauty over the years.
Clean up immediately after cooking
Oil and water vapor are the main causes of rapid damage to wooden furniture. Therefore, if housewives do not wipe regularly, oil and water vapor will stick to the wood fibers, making it very difficult to handle.
The correct cleaning procedure is to use a soft, damp cloth to gently wipe the stains immediately after cooking. Absolutely avoid using a hard brush because it is very easy to scratch the protective paint layer. Cleaning the kitchen cabinet regularly will help the wood surface always maintain its shine and durability as new.
Temperature control
Wood is a natural material that is very easily stretchable if the environment is too hot or humid. The temperature of the kitchen space is often hot and humid, making wooden cabinets easily blistered and moldy.
Install a deodorizing ventilation fan that both ensures that the kitchen space is not stained with food odors, and is ventilated and dry so that furniture does not spoil quickly.
Periodic maintenance
After a period of use, the natural polish on the wooden kitchen cabinet may fade. Maintenance such as periodic polishing, for example, using wax or specialized essential oils applied to the surface of the wooden cabinet.
This thin film acts as a shield preventing water from seeping inside, helping the kitchen cabinet to always be clean and shiny like new.
Check hinges and handles
The degradation of the kitchen cabinet sometimes starts from small details such as rusty hinges. Rust can spread to the wooden mesh and damage the structure. Check and apply lubricant to the metal parts to make the cabinet doors open and close smoothly.
Timely inspection will help the hinges and door handles of the cabinet not sag or break down, as well as extend the life of the product.
