OK so my tenant left very greasy wooden cabinets - I don't want to sand them and re poly them cause I'm senative to the poly and low on time.
SOO can I see lesoil on them? I found that at the local store and it's a de-greaser but will it be ok to take the layer of grease off?
Thanks!
2006-06-29 10:17:50 · 10 answers · asked by Nic. 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The best stuff in the world, Dawn (for dishes) I know it seems weird, but I use it all the time to grease off of things, it works like a charm!!
2006-06-29 10:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by assytee 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If the cabinets are now stained they must be cleaned down first. Top Job cleaner is good. Clean really good around the handles and along edges where handled the most. A stain blocking primer must be used first or the stain will bleed through the paint color.Zinsser makes the best. Then the topcoat would be a latex semigloss for cleanability. If already painted you must still clean. Test the paint to see if it is latex or oil base paint. EASY. Rubbing alcohol will take off latex paint, not oil. If current paint is latex then recoat with new color of latex enamel. If you find the current coat is oil base paint then you have to use the Zinsser primer to coat over oil. Let dry several days to cure and adhere to oil base. Then you can go ahead with a latex enamel for finish coat. Most states and many stores no longer carry oil base paints for residential use, by law. Invest in good quality 2"angled sash brush for this job. Less chance of seeing the brushstrokes when dry.
2016-03-26 22:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use diluted Dawn dishwashing liquid. It will take off the grease and be mild enough not to ruin the cabinets.
2006-06-29 10:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by david s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get som TSP at the hardware store. Thats what the professionals use to clean grease
2006-06-29 10:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by atomictulip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be better to use Murphys Oil Soap.
2006-06-29 10:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Murphy's oil soap
2006-06-29 10:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
atomictulip is correct. TSP (trisodium phosphate, I think) from your local hardware store will DEFINITELY do the job. Wear good gloves though
2006-06-30 03:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by Donna V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is open all the windows... And spray them with oven cleaner. It also works wonders on dirty bath tubs.(staines)
2006-06-29 10:23:17 · answer #8 · answered by Just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this one, it's gentle and effective. Howard's for wood.
Here's the link:
http://www.westernwooddoctor.com/cleanafinish.htm
Good luck.
2006-06-29 10:28:46 · answer #9 · answered by magginine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT ANYTHING THAT DAWN DISH SOAP WILL NOT CUT
2006-06-29 10:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by JULIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋