How do you clean wooden kitchen cabinets from nicotine buildup my father was a smoker?

Answer 1

When cleaning kitchen cabinets of touch cooking grease,, there are a few commercial products that are very effective Be sure to read the back label to find the kitchen cleaning product that best suits your needs. You can also try using baking soda for a more environmentally friendly alternative or a mild detergent, such as that you would use to wash your dishes, to cut through grease. You can also try cleaning kitchen cabinet doors by combining a half cup borax, two tablespoons laudry detergent soap flakes, one tablespoon ammonia, and one gallon of warm water. Use full strength in spray bottle or add two cups to a pail of warm water. If any stickiness remains, try using baking soda as a scrub agent. Apply it directly to the area - it should remove any residue without harming the finish.
Good Luck! =)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This is easy I for one am doing housecleaning and have just completed a job doing this very same way as I am about to instruct you on, Pour or spray some Undiluted White Vinegar on a sponge or cloth then wipe down your cabinets this will clean off the nicotine buildup such as what happened in this house I cleaned recently then just rinse off with hot water there is no need to dry unless you prefer to Good Luck !

Answer 4

A mild detergent solution and wash down the cabinets (it might take several washings) then use Murphy's Oil Soap
OR
A regular bar of Ivory soap will remove nicotine off of anything. Dampen a sponge or cloth and rub the bar with it.
OR
Mean Green (a cleaning solvent)
OR
Citrus Oils

Answer 5

Greased lightening is wonderful. Spray a section wipe off and rinse with clear water on a clean cloth.Works best to use two cloths one to clean one to rinse. when dry enough go back with furniture polish to condition the wood. It works for me. A note don't use on fine furniture but the finish on kitchen cabinets is okay.

Answer 6

I used murphy's oil to clean the nicotine in my father-in-law's home after he passed passed away. It is designed for use on wood and also helps so much with the odor. To protect the wood afterward, use linseed oil mixed with mineral spirits. By applying only a tiny bit using very fine steel wool to the wood you will not only restore the finish, get rid of most scratches and seal any leftover odor, but it will also put a protective hard finish on the wood. It is safe for all types of wood with all types of finishes. My mother recommended this to me and it helps restore so many wood products ie. old tables, dressers etc. without all of the trouble of refinishing. It will take up to 3 days to dry and remember you only need a TINY bit.

Answer 7

Some of the orange cleaners will take off anything. I recently repainted my kitchen cabinets, and used that on them first. It took off buildup that had apparently been on there for years before we bought the house.

Answer 8

I also would recommend a product called AWESOME. It is found at FAMILY DOLLAR. It just works on anything. ITs like a Dollar, which is just crazy but hey ... If it works I aint complaining. IT works on bathrooms, wood, carpet.... In the car.. I swear... even if I have a staing in clothing and I am out of shout.. I will put some of that on its just AWESOME. Then I would finish off with the murphy's to give it that shine!

Answer 9

After my mom died, to get her house ready to sell, we had to clean all the woodwork in her house - all the doors, baseboards, frames and cabinets. Murphy's Oil Soap worked well for us. Really took off layers of that nasty nicotine, and left the wood smelling good.

Answer 10

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