Kitchen Cabinet Do's and Don'ts

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• Don't hang wet towels on the kitchen cabinet doors or drawer fronts. The moisture from the towel affects the wood and can leave a mark.
• Don't let your kids (or their playmates) swing on the kitchen cabinet doors, or use the drawers as monkey bars! Hinges or drawer guidance systems that are bent or twisted can't be repaired easily.
• Clean up any spills promptly. Although most finished surfaces are resistant to household foods and liquids, timely cleaning helps them stay that way.
• Don't apply wax or commercial polish to manmade countertops. These substances build up undesirable coatings. Just use a small bit of detergent to keep them clean.
• Don't place hot pans on countertops. Use a trivet instead.
• If you want to paint or resurface your kitchen cabinets in the future, use caution. Many paints arent compatible with cabinet finishes, and the paint could peel or blister.

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• Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association