Things You Will Need
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Remove the worst stains around door handles by applying Goo-Gone or Oops to a cloth and slowly scrubbing the area after testing on a hidden spot. Be careful to stop and check continuously so you don't rub off the finish.
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Scour other stubborn spots with baking soda poured onto a wet sponge. Rinse well and dry with a clean cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers.
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Clean the entire cabinet door with straight lemon oil and a clean cloth. Rub with the grain.
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Wash with oil soap or dishwashing liquid mixed with water can be used to clean wooden cabinets that have only lighter dirt. Apply it with a sponge and do not mix dirt rinsed from the sponge with the cleaning solution. Rinse with a clean cloth and dry the cabinets with a towel rubbed along the grain.
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Polish wood cabinets with furniture polish and a clean cloth if they look dull after cleaning.