What Cleans Grime Off of Stained Cabinets?

Standard Dish Liquid

Regular dish washing liquid is made to dissolve grease. It is mild and noncaustic, as well as easy to use. Make a solution of dish washing liquid in water, and use a damp sponge to wipe the grease or grime areas on the cabinet surfaces. Wipe the cabinet faces evenly and completely to avoid streaks when drying. Do not saturate the sponge too heavily with water, as the wood will absorb the water.

Oil-based soaps such as Murphy's Oil Soap, polishes like Old English or even plain lemon oil can be used to both recondition and clean grime from stained wood surfaces. The oil can loosen grime and grease while penetrating the surface of the wood and adding a preservative property to the wood. The benefit of this is it also provides a gleaming fresh surface to your cabinets.

Using vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda or club soda can remove grease and grime without damaging the stained finish of your cabinets. Dilute vinegar in warm water and apply with a damp sponge. Wipe with clear water to remove residue. Making a solution of the lemon juice and club soda to dissolve greasy spots and grime. Wipe it on with a damp sponge, let it sit for a few minutes then rinse. Make paste with baking soda and water. Apply to the grimy areas, then rinse with a damp sponge, being careful not to scrub the product in.

Simple Green is an environmentally safe but strong cleaner, It can dissolve grease and grime effectively. Used straight it has concentrated strength, diluted with water it can be more mild for less heavy cleaning. Spic-n-Span is another commercial cleaning product that can dissolve grease and grime without damaging the cabinet surfaces. Use a damp sponge to wash the cabinets down and then rinse with clear water with the sponge to remove residue. Be careful not to scrub, or the action may leave marks in the cabinet surface.