My son and his wife recently purchased a home in foreclosure which has not had any care for several years. The kitchen cabinets are bread and butter variety installed in 1991(when the house was built). They have raised panels on each door, but look to be relatively inexpensive. The PROBLEM: the doors and panels are covered with serious filth from years of neglect and need to be renovated as quickly and completely as possible. I do not want to damage the wood with harsh chemical sprays, yet want to do a very thorough job. Can you recommend the best product(s) to do this job right? Any help/tips you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your reply. DRM
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Without knowing what finish is under all the gunk, it would be difficiult to make exact recommendations for a cleaner. The best advice, I think, is to start easy and gradually get tougher. For example, try using Murphys Oil Soap or a solution of vinegar and water or ammonia and water. Dishwashing liquid might also work. They aren't terribly harsh, but one of them should be able to make a dent in the grime. Also expect to do a lot of rubbing with a sponge or cloth. If there's an out-of-the-way cabinet or some inconspicuous place you can test various cleaners, I'd suggest starting there. Once you've found a cleaner that works, move on to the rest of the cabinets.
Good luck,
David Heim
Managing Editor
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