In a bowl, mix a cleaning solution of liquid dish soap and warm water. This solution removes food smudges and grease from painted wood, plastic laminate, metal, and vinyl cabinets — all-purpose cleaner works, too! Dip a clean microfiber cloth in the cleaning solution and work your way from the top of the cabinets to the bottom.
2. Dry the cabinets
Use a dry cloth to wipe the cleaning solution away. Make sure the cabinets are thoroughly dried to prevent excess water from warping the wood or damaging the paint job.
3. Clean glass components
Spray your glass cleaner onto a paper towel or clean cloth and wipe the front and back of the glass cabinets. Avoid spraying glass cleaner directly as it can damage the wood and other parts of your kitchen cabinets.
4. Wipe the handles
With all-purpose spray or a spray bottle filled with one part water to one part vinegar, spray the knobs, pulls, and handles on your cabinets and wipe them clean with a microfiber cloth.
5. Tackle the grease
If your cabinets have a yellowy buildup of grease, mix a past of 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup baking soda. Use the toothbrush or an abrasive sponge dipped in the paste to scrub the greasy areas. Depending on how thick the grime is, you might need to repeat this step a couple of times to completely clean your cabinets.
6. Empty the shelves
Start from the top shelves and work your way down. As you remove all your foodstuffs, toss any expired items and torn shelf lining.
7. Vacuum
With the hose extension of your vacuum, suction up any food crumbs and debris that’ve been lurking on your cabinet shelves.
8. Wipe ‘em down
Refresh your bowl of warm water and dish soap and clean the shelves with a microfiber cloth dipped in the soapy mixture. Use a new wet cloth to rinse the shelves after you’ve cleaned them, then dry the shelves thoroughly to prevent water damage. Lay out new shelf lining if needed.
9. Clean your cabinet items
Round up all those glass jars and plastic containers that have a vaguely sticky, dusty coating and wipe them down using a cloth soaked in warm water. Once the contents of your cabinet are clean, put everything back and admire your handiwork.
