Tips to take care of custom cabinets – Houston-ites, take good care!

Are you looking for furniture manufacturers who will design and make your custom cabinets? Houston is home to several furniture manufacturers and retailers who employ skilled and talented artisans to design custom cabinets. So, if you live in or anywhere near Houston, you can easily find artisans who can build unique custom cabinets for you.

However, though for custom cabinetry, Houston residents have it easy, you need to understand that taking good care of the cabinets is as important as designing and installing them.

Essentials of wood care

One of the key things to keep in mind about wood cabinets is avoiding excessive moisture. Though the exteriors of most custom cabinets come with conversion varnish, one of the most heat resistant, water resistant and durable finishes, being a little careful has never hurt anyone. Here are some tips to take care of your custom cabinets

Taking care of the exterior

While cleaning the exterior of the cabinets, keep in mind the following -

• For regular cleaning of the exterior of the cabinets, you can use a soft, clean cotton cloth. You can dampen the cloth in some warm water and use it to clean the cabinets.
• If you think that the cabinets require more intense cleaning due to the grease and dirt on the surface, you can make a mixture of warm water and any dish washing liquid and use the mixture to clean the cabinets.
• Once you have cleaned the outer surface, use another piece of cloth to dry the surface immediately. No moisture should be left on the surface as water can seep into the corners of the cabinet.
• You can get cabinet cleaning solutions in a few kitchen remodeling stores in Houston. However, though for supplies related to kitchen remodeling, Houston stores will not let you down, do not pick the first cleaning solution you lay your hands on. Read the labels clearly and steer clear of solutions which contain wax, oil or silicone.

Taking care of the interior

As far as cleaning the interior of your custom cabinets is concerned, you should follow the same instructions outlined for taking care of the exterior. However, when it comes to custom cabinet interiors, make sure that you use the most non-abrasive and mild cleaning solutions you can find in the kitchen remodeling supplies stores.

You must not let water seep in through the corners of the cabinets' interiors since the water can cause discoloration and swelling, which in turn will mar the appearance of the cabinets.

A few handy tips

If there are any stubborn stains on the cabinet which cannot be removed by any cleaning solution, you can try using nail polish remover or undiluted bleach. Dip a cotton ball in the undiluted bleach or nail polish remover and rub it on the stain. Rub the stain for at least a couple of minutes. Rinse it with warm water and dry it well with a piece of soft, cotton cloth. If the stain refuses to disappear, you can rub nail polish remover or undiluted bleach on it once more.