Expert: Eileen Cronk - 10/20/2009

Question
what's the best way to clean ( and with what) everyday cleaning on cherry wood cabinets to keep them like new

Answer
Hi Leslie
Nice to hear from you.
Just a gentle wipe with warm water and your mild dish soap (not to be confused with "dish washer soap".
Always dry afterwards.
Really nothing harsher is needed. And you will likely only be wiping down the much used areas of your cabinets like in front of the sink and prep areas.
But there will likely be times (depending on your cooking habits), that a degreaser will be needed in some areas. Look for one of those orange cleaner degreasers. They are really great.
I find that only one swipe over an area with this stuff is all thats needed with drying after.
Remember, moisture is woods worst enemy.
Regards
Eileen