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Laminate cabinets are easier to clean than wood cabinets. However, it is also easier for grease and food deposits to dirty a laminate cabinet, too. Therefore, laminate cabinets may be easier to clean than wood.

Frequent Dusting

Dust tends to stick to all surfaces – especially laminate cabinets. To remove dust build-up, use a lint-free cloth or duster and work from the top down. Don’t forget the corners, which are especially good at collecting dust.

Clean With Mild Dish Soap

Like with wood cabinets, you shouldn’t need to resort to abrasive cleaning products like vinegar or baking soda to remove dirt and grease from your laminate kitchen cabinets. A bit of dish soap in warm water applied with a good dose of elbow grease should be more than sufficient. Don’t forget to clean the handles and hinges.

Rinse and Dry

Once you’ve finished cleaning with detergent, rinse the surfaces with a clean cloth and warm water. Warm water evaporates far more quickly than cold or room-temperature water. And the less time your cabinets are exposed to water, the better. Immediately after you’ve rinsed any detergent or cleaning agent off your cabinets, you’ll want to wipe them down with a dry cloth. Laminate surfaces that are exposed to water over long periods of time tend to warp and crack.

Avoid Using Vinegar or Baking Soda

Contrary to many articles circulating on the web, white vinegar and baking soda are poor cleaning agents for kitchen cabinets, wood or laminate. White vinegar is effective at cleaning soap build-up and mineral deposits, which are highly unlikely to be a problem in kitchen cabinets. But white vinegar and baking soda are abrasive and are more likely to do more harm than good. Baking soda binds to the surface and, if not thoroughly rinsed and wiped clean, will leave a pale white film behind, dulling any shine your cabinets might otherwise have provided.

Avoid Abrasive Scouring Tools

Tools such as scouring pads, steel wool, or wire-bristled brushes are best used on metal surfaces like kitchenware – pots and pans. When used to clean a smooth surface – wood or laminate – they will invariably leave behind scratches. Laminate cabinets are best cleaned with a damp soft or microfiber cloth.

Laminate cabinets are the easiest to keep clean because their surface doesn’t have porous wood grains that absorb dirt and grease. A damp microfibre cloth and minimal elbow grease once a week usually does the trick.

All-purpose cleaners work fine on this hardier surface: mix baking soda and warm water for spot cleaning, similar to painted cabinets. You can also use a soft cleaning eraser to remove scuff marks on laminate cabinets.

Clean regularly with mild soap and water. Use enough water to properly clean and rinse without saturating the countertop for a long period of time. For tough, dried food or grease, gently scrub using a sponge/fiber pad and mild soap.

  1. Avoid exposure to water for a long duration. If you notice spills, wipe the surface immediately with a dry, soft cloth.
  2. Use coasters or mats to protect the laminate table top from heat, stains, and spills.

Cleaning and maintaining laminate countertops is simple:

  1. Daily Wipe: Regularly wipe with a damp cloth or sponge to remove crumbs and spills.
  2. Routine Cleaning: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner to remove stains and sticky residue.
  3. Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals, which can damage the surface.
  4. Blot Stains: Blot, don’t scrub, stains to prevent surface scratching.
  5. Avoid Excessive Water: Minimize prolonged exposure to moisture, as excess water can cause swelling.
  6. Prevent Heat Damage: Use trivets or hot pads to protect from hot pans or dishes.

By following these steps, you can extend the life and appearance of your laminate countertops.

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