We understand that the Better Kitchens website comes up on the first page of Google Search results for Wood-Mode cabinetry care. If you are looking for standard care instructions for your cabinets, read on. If, however, you have had an accident and spilled something difficult to remove from your Wood-Mode or Brookhaven cabinets, please call us at 847-967-7070 or email us for assistance. While we are not your local Wood-Mode dealer, we do have 50 years of experience and take great pride in being Chicago's oldest Wood-Mode dealer.
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Your Wood-Mode cabinetry has been built with the finest materials and craftsmanship to give you the long-lasting beauty you want in your cabinetry. Whether you have selected a stained or opaque finish or you have chosen a laminate, these basic guidelines will help you keep your cabinetry looking brand-new through the years.
Avoid hard rubbing or scrubbing. Do not use strong soaps, detergents, oily polishes, or glass cleaners, since these can all damage the finish of your cabinetry. The following is our recommendation for cleaning and caring for your Brookhaven cabinetry.
Stained Finishes:
- If the finish gets badly soiled or smudged, use a soft cloth, dampened in a mild soapy water solution to remove the dirt. Wipe immediately with a clean damp cloth and dry with a clean soft cloth, using light pressure. Avoid vigorous rubbing, as this tends to raise glossy spots, marring the original effect.
- Never use strong soaps, detergents or liquid wax cleaners with dirt-cutting agents on wood finishes.
- If polishing becomes necessary, select a quality wood care product and treat your cabinetry as you would any other fine wood furniture in your home.
Opaque Finishes:
NEVER use waxes on an opaque finish!
Simply wipe them clean using a soft cloth with a mild soapy water solution. Wipe immediately after with a clean damp cloth and dry with a clean soft cloth. Avoid over-rubbing on matte finishes. It causes glossy patches in the finish, marring the original effect.
Plastic Laminate Cabinets:
Clean with a mild soapy water solution or even Windex®, Glass Plus® or equivalent products and wipe dry using a soft cloth.
If necessary, remove stubborn stains with a grease-cutting agent. Clean afterward with a mild soapy water solution. Wipe immediately after with a clean damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid over-rubbing on matte finishes. It causes glossy patches in the finish, marring the original effect.