The laquer on my kitchen cabinets is turning white... how can i restore their color.They are light maple.?

Question

it is showing the worst on the grooves that make up the natural imperfections in the wood. it almost looks like soap scum.

Answer 1

Check them very good, this may be moisture from green wood when they were made. Perhaps the wood wasn't fully dried when it was finished. This will turn varnish or poly white.

Look at them carefully and try and determine if it's in fact in the color, on it, or under the finish. Go from there. You may have to refinish the entire wood. Next time remember, make sure it's dry.