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[halfpint1]

I need a recomentation of what product to use to clean my kitchen cabinets. Thank you.

[qvcfreak]

@halfpint1, Murphy Oil seems to work well and removes dirt and grime

[Gram W]

My grandmother always made a mixture of cider vinegar and her olive oil.   Wish I knew her receipt as it worked great on even old pieces she picked up.    I have used Murphy's  for years.

[Scooby Doo]

I cleaned and polished my oak cabinets 2 months ago and they look brand new.

I mixed together 2 cups of warm water, 2 Tablespoons of Dawn, and a cup of white vinegar.  Then I got my cloth wet with those ingredients and then sprinkled a little baking soda on the cloth.  I scrubbed the wood and also used an old toothbrush to get into the crevices.  Then I polished them with a product named Howard Feed and Wax that I bought from Amazon. 

[IamMrsG]

@halfpint1  There is a terrific wood treatment called Milsek that is a one-step polish and cleaner.  You apply it to the wood with a dampened soft cloth.

I'm half-afraid the Moderators would censor a link, but if you Google the name, you will easily find their website.  

[ciao_bella]

This past summer, I took on the job of cleaning my solid wood kitchen cabinets....all 23 of them that had not been cleaned for quite some time.  I researched all the different types of wood kitchen cabinet cleaners and decided on 'Parker and Bailey Wood Kitchen Cabinet Cream'.   It easily but gently cleaned and polished the wood cabinets.  I like the way it cleaned them, especially on the areas that had more dirt/grime like near the handles.   

[dal23]

I don't like Murphy's Oil Soap for cabinets.  I had a cleaning woman that used it some years ago, and the finish on my cabinets got gummy and wore off.  My father also says that when used on floors it leaves a coating that is really difficult to get off with sanding.  I just use ivory or dawn dish soap and water.

[Luvtuna]

What a coincidence.  I don’t clean my cabinets very often but I happened to clean them today.  I also used Parker and Bailey kitchen cabinet cream and it is easy to use and does a good job.  If only I could get my DH to open the doors by the pull only.  He does have big hands.

[pattypeep]

@halfpint1 I use Murphy's, but if you don't want to use any soap or other cleaner, those Magic Erasers are the bomb and you only need water. I don't know what's in those things but I use them for all of my woodwork.

[halfpint1]

twopeas where to you get Magic Erasers?  The cabinets haven't been touched since I moved in. Won't tell you how long. Now since I am the only one here I am tired of looking at them