Cabinet Care

PDF Downloads:
Cabinet Care Guidelines
Acrylic Panel Care

All Canyon Creek cabinets are protected with a high-performance coating that meets or exceeds KCMA industry standards and is considered the most environmentally conscious of kitchen cabinet finishes. With proper care, your Canyon Creek cabinets will retain their beauty for a lifetime.

General Information

  • Keep cabinet surfaces dry.
  • For best results, use a "blotting" action rather than a wiping motion when cleaning.
  • Quick temperature changes and excessive moisture, such as near bathtubs, showers and oven ranges, can be harmful to the cabinet finish and overall cabinet stability.
  • Avoid potential damage by following the guidelines below.

Initial Cleaning After Installation

  • To remove dust, use a soft, lint-free cotton cloth to wipe down all exterior and interior surfaces.

Basic Cleaning

  • Use a soft, lint-free cotton cloth dampened with a mild detergent or soap, and warm water.
  • Dry surfaces immediately with a soft, lint-free cotton cloth.
  • Avoid using a dish cloth or sponge - Harsh detergent residues may harm finishes.
  • Avoid ammonia-based cleaners and soaps with dye.

TIP: Food spills and grease will come off more easily if they are removed promptly.

TIP: Do not leave printed materials (newspapers, magazines, etc.) on the cabinet surface. The printing ink can bleed into the cabinet finish.

Wipe Spills Promptly

  • Wipe up spills and water spots immediately with a lint-free cotton cloth so moisture is not absorbed into the cabinetry.
  • Check the areas around the sink and dishwasher to make sure that water and detergents do not dry on the cabinet surface.

Avoid Excessive Moisture

  • Avoid draping wet or damp dish towels over doors of the sink base cabinets.
  • Do not attach towel racks to the interior of cabinet doors.
  • Place coffee makers so that the steam is directed away from cabinet surfaces.
  • Use trays under potted plants to catch excess water.

TIP: Canyon Creek finishes are designed for indoor use. They are not intended to withstand exterior conditions such as extreme moisture variation, water exposure or immersion, heat or freezing, or prolonged UV exposure.

Avoid Excessive Heat

  • Avoid placing small kitchen appliances where the heat is directed onto cabinet surfaces.
  • Always protect wood surfaces by using hot pads under hot items.

Avoid Abrasives

  • Never use scouring pads, steel wool, wire brushes or powdered cleaners.
  • Do not allow oven cleaner to touch any part of the cabinet.
  • Avoid sliding objects across the cabinet surface.
  • Be careful with knives and other sharp objects that can damage the cabinet surface.

TIP: When in doubt of a cleaner's suitability, don't use it. Harsh cleaners and detergents may scratch and penetrate the surface, allowing food or moisture to enter and cause deterioration of the finish. Never leave a cloth moistened with cleaners on a cabinet surface for any length of time.

Hardware Care

  • Use a mild soap and warm water to clean door/drawer knobs and pulls.
  • Thoroughly dry hardware with a clean, soft cloth. Buff with another clean, dry cloth.

Laminate, Thermofoil, Painted Wood and Metal Surface Care

  • Clean with a mild detergent and a warm water solution.
  • Painted and metal surface cabinets may be cleaned occasionally with a mild, liquid wax which will help prevent grime adhesion.
  • Avoid the same types of abrasives that you would with wood cabinet surfaces.
  • Never use agents containing acetone, ethyl alcohol or solvents such as turpentine that can break down the bonds on the edge banding.

TIP: An all-purpose, household spray-on cleaner can be used for stubborn stains on these surfaces, making sure that the surfaces are rinsed thoroughly afterward.

Care and Cleaning of Glass Door Inserts and Mirrors

  • Use a household glass cleaner with a soft, clean cloth.
  • Apply the glass cleaner directly to a cloth rather than the glass or mirror.
  • Avoid excess glass cleaner running into cabinet joints.
  • Ammonia should never be used full strength, and is not recommended for use on mirrors.
  • Avoid cleaners that contain sodium hydrochloride, phosphoric acid or sulfur for mirrors, found in products made to prevent mildew and fungus.

Acrylic Panel Care - See Acrylic Panel Care page for complete guidelines.

  • Use a soft sponge dampened with mild soap and warm water; dry thoroughly.
  • Avoid glass cleaner, acetone, lacquer thinner, gritty cleansers, squeegees and paper towels.

Breadboards

  • Breadboards come unfinished and should be oiled periodically with mineral oil or breadboard wax. Re-oil after any heavy cleaning.
  • To clean, use a mild soap on a damp cloth. Do not soak the breadboard in water or wash it in the dishwasher.

Back to Top