Mix a solution of 50/50 vegetable oil and vinegar in a small spray bottle. Spray on the outer surfaces of your wood cabinets, then rub in with a clean rag. Buff it into all the surfaces of the cabinet until it is shiny and beautiful.
Mix vegetable oil and vinegar in equal portions and apply it lightly on the cabinet surfaces. Rub it in with a clean, soft cloth. Buff until it shines.
Use a small amount of citrus-based oil and a soft cloth to make laminate cabinets shine. Mix equal parts water and vinegar for wood cabinets and spray on the wood. Wipe with a soft cloth. Painted cabinets will shine again by rubbing vegetable oil on them.
Our top pick is the Weiman Cabinet & Wood Clean & Shine Spray. It is an easy-to-use spray that conditions and cleans in one application. For a budget-friendly cleaner that can work around the entire house, consider the Favor Spray Furniture Polish Spray.
There are many types of paint to choose from, but the best paint for kitchen cabinets is semi-gloss, gloss or satin. Matte is not practical in kitchens and baths where you will need durable paint you can easily clean.
The best option is to use a varnish or lacquer to give the wood a high gloss finish. While varnish can be sprayed or brushed on, lacquer is best applied by simple spraying. Spraying makes the surface seem finer than painting as it doesn't leave any strokes behind.
Linseed and tung are 2 of the most common drying oils used on wood cabinets, but you can also use lemon, orange or walnut oil.
Baking soda acts as a mild abrasive that will remove the dried substance without ruining your wood. Mix baking soda with enough water to make a thick paste. Dip a cloth in the paste and use it to scrub off the caked-on substance.
If your goal is to update the look of your existing cabinets, the cheapest route is to simply reface them. This process involves either stripping the stain or paint from the existing cabinets and adding new stain, varnish or paint; in some cases, you might even want to refinish the cabinets with a stick-on veneer.
Painting the cabinets can transform cheap cabinets, and other different varieties of paints can add style and function. Add drama to the painted cabinets with sponged designs or decorative stencils. Add a utilitarian flair with magnetic and chalkboard paint.
Furniture polish is not recommended for use on kitchen cabinets. The ingredients in furniture polish can be harmful to the finish of your cabinets and may also be flammable. Instead, you can use a mild wood cleaner or natural oil like olive or coconut oil to clean and protect your cabinets.
Try this natural cleaning hack: make a 50-50 mix of water and vinegar and use it to dampen a soft cloth. Rub the damp cloth on stains (or all over) on your cabinet doors and then buff the surface clean with a polishing cloth. The vinegar makes for quick, easy and natural cleaning (that's not overpowering).
Like orange oil, carnauba wax and beeswax are excellent for cleaning and polishing wood cabinets. They not only cut through tough grease, but they also keep the wood from drying out, preserving your cabinets long-term.
Can I use olive oil on wood furniture? Yes, you can. Use a cloth to work the oil into the wood grain, rubbing back and forth. When the wood has absorbed the oil, leave it for ten minutes then wipe the excess off with a clean cloth.
If you don't want to sand before you prime, use some mineral spirits and a rough sponge to clean and lightly rough up the cabinet area you're painting. This doesn't open up the wood cabinet material as much as sanding but does get you some additional grippy area for the primer to adhere to.
Dampen a cloth with mineral spirits, then wipe down the cabinets to remove debris and dirt. Alternatively, add several drops of oil soap to a bowl of warm water. Wet a cloth with the soapy water, then wipe the cabinets. Let the cabinets dry, then buff them with a clean cloth.