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Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

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FirstMate
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Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

We just moved into a house and the cabinets above and around the stove area have sticky whatever - grime- on them I guess from cooking. What's the best way to get it off? I'm afraid of taking the finish off of the cabinets with my usual method.

Posted 9/19/14 11:15 AM
 
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MrsT809
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Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

I would probably give a magic eraser a try first.

Posted 9/19/14 12:46 PM
 

LMFitz
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Re: Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

water down some ammonia (and wear a mask). It cuts right through grease.

Posted 9/19/14 1:10 PM
 

Goobster
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Re: Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

Posted by MrsT809

I would probably give a magic eraser a try first.



This could rub the shine off the finish, I def would not try this!

Posted 9/19/14 1:27 PM
 

FirstMate
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Re: Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

Posted by Goobster

Posted by MrsT809

I would probably give a magic eraser a try first.



This could rub the shine off the finish, I def would not try this!



Yes I read the box of the magic eraser and wood is definitely not on the list of okay surfaces. I used that on my range hood at my former house and it took the finish right off!

I'll try the ammonia. Thanks!

Posted 9/19/14 2:52 PM
 

alli3131
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Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

if its really sticky you can try goo off or whatever that stuff is called. Its yellow oily liquid. My DH always has it around the house.

Posted 9/19/14 3:19 PM
 

ChristinaM128
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Re: Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

Did you try Murphy's oil soap?

Posted 9/19/14 9:31 PM
 

sunnyplus3
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Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

I would try Murphy's oil soap too. There is also a product called cabinet magic that I use once or twice a year to completely clean my cabinets.

Posted 9/20/14 8:27 AM
 

tara73
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Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

Murphy's oil soap or a bit of Dawn dish detergent

Posted 9/20/14 2:14 PM
 

jellybean78
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Re: Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

Posted by alli3131

if its really sticky you can try goo off or whatever that stuff is called. Its yellow oily liquid. My DH always has it around the house.



I think it's called Awesome. They sell it at the dollar tree and it really is Awesome.

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Posted 9/22/14 11:29 AM
 

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Re: Getting grime off of wood cabinets?

Murphy's Oil Soap with an old washcloth.
use it straight then rinse with warm water. You may have to repeat to get all the old buildup off.
When dry follow up with lemon oil to keep the cabinets moisturized.
This is what I do with my cabinets.

Posted 9/23/14 5:59 AM
 
 

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