Tips For Maintaining Your Wood Cabinetry

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Placeholder Image You want to take good care of your wood cabinetry to ensure it always has a fresh look!

Remodeling your kitchen is a very exciting project that can transform your home into something beautiful. After all the money you have invested into your new kitchen, you want it to keep that fresh look for as long as possible. An important part of this is maintaining that beautiful wood cabinetry you just got installed. Here are some tips on how to keep your wood cabinetry looking good as new.

Post-Installation

Right after you get your new cabinetry, you want to wipe them wit a damp cloth and immediately follow with a dry one. Then, you want to get a high-quality polish and apply it to your cabinets. This will not only give your cabinetry a nice shine, but it will also protect it from minor scratches and stains.

Cleaning

You can typically use the same method mentioned above for regular cleaning of your cabinetry. You want to do this once every two weeks or more if there is a lot of activity in the kitchen. Wipe wood cabinets in the direction of the grain. Sometimes, mixing some dishwashing soap into the cloth can help to give it a more thorough clean, but make sure you do not use too much. For a deeper clean to remove tough grime and stains, you can mix baking soda and water to create a cleaning paste.

Clean Spills Immediately

The longer you wait to clean up spills, the harder it will be to remove it. This could result in a tough stain that may not come out. When you are cleaning spills, you want to use a dabbing motion instead of wiping the surface to remove the substance.

Avoid Extreme Temperatures

Extreme temperatures can cause damage to your new cabinetry. It can cause the wood to expand and contract, swell, or dry out which can damage the finish of your cabinets. That being said, make sure you keep the temperature in your home at a reasonable level to avoid this problem.

Avoid Excessive Moisture

It’s hard to avoid any moisture because your cabinets are in a kitchen where all the cooking takes place. As mentioned before, be sure to clean any spills immediately. You also want to avoid placing any damp dishtowels over the cabinet doors. Make sure any coffee makers, toasters, or anything that produces steam isn’t directly underneath of your cabinetry because that can also cause moisture damage.

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided additions and renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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