General recommendations
Caring for kitchen furniture begins with its proper placement. Natural wood and chipboard are especially sensitive to heat, moisture and temperature changes.
You should avoid installing headset components near heating appliances; furniture made of natural wood is not recommended to be installed directly on heated floors.
When arranging furniture, it is worth considering direct sunlight on the kitchen façade. Modern plastic, glass and aluminum are resistant to fading, but natural wood may slightly change its shade.
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In the photo: Kitchen Veneta Cucine Verdiana.
To clean furniture surfaces, a soft cloth is suitable: flannel, cloth, microfiber.
Hard brushes, scourers made of metal mesh and synthetic shavings, as well as sponges that were used for washing dishes cannot be used to care for kitchen furniture.
Detergents
To clean wooden facades, use a cloth soaked in water or a weak solution of neutral (no acid or alkali) detergent.
The surface of furniture made of MDF and natural wood should be protected from exposure to aggressive liquids:
- alcohol
- gasoline
- acetone
- various solvents
- acetic acid
In the photo: OnlyWood Desire kitchen and OnlyWood Aurora kitchen.
To clean stubborn stains, there are special furniture care products. Recommendations for their use are usually described in detail on the packaging.
Abrasive powders and soda are not suitable for cleaning furniture made of any materials. Their use results in tiny scratches, making the surface dull and more susceptible to contamination.
Surfaces made of wood and artificial stone quickly absorb various substances; stains must be removed from them immediately.
Moisture is the main enemy of any furniture. At the end of cleaning, absolutely all surfaces of the set should be wiped dry, and the cabinets should be left open for a while. To ensure that any remaining moisture evaporates faster, the kitchen area can be ventilated.
Problem #1. The entire facade is stained and stained
We dare to assume that you already have a whole arsenal of detergents and cleaning products on your shelf, you constantly wash and rub your kitchen furniture, but it still has “fingers” and drops all over it. These are the first questions gloss lovers might have.
How to remove fat?
There are now many products on sale for degreasing dishes and furniture. You can even use regular Fairy, Persil and the like. Apply the gel to a microfiber cloth, lather and wipe the facades with it. Then rinse with clean water and wipe the surface dry. For the last step, it is better to use disposable rags in rolls.
Life hack: for express care of glossy furniture, you can use ordinary wet wipes, even the cheapest ones. If you walk them over your headset every day, you can avoid streaks and maintain its neat condition.
True, this method is not suitable for general cleaning. Therefore, if you fry with an open lid and splashes of fat get on the furniture, do not be lazy and immediately wipe it with a cloth before the fat “petrifies”.
What products can and cannot be used?
Remember the golden rule: under no circumstances use abrasives or substances with an aggressive composition when cleaning. A glossy kitchen cannot be washed with products that contain powder, solvent or acid - this will only erase the surface and it will become covered with small cracks and scratches.
A glossy set is very easy to spoil with cleaning powders such as Pemolux or Comet. Moreover, their destructive effect will not be immediately noticeable, but over time the gloss may become cloudy or yellow.
Products with bleach will “help” you discolor facades - such as White, Domestos, Toilet duck, Cilit Bang.
Alcohol-containing substances are also not recommended - they cause the gloss to fade and lose its original appearance.
The detergents must not contain the following components:
- alcohol;
- acetone;
- chemical solvent;
- turpentine;
- nitroglycerine;
- synthetic resin;
- chlorine.
The presence of these components may damage the glossy finish.
You can use multi-purpose cleaners such as Edelweiss, glass washing liquids (without alcohol), polishes for glossy furniture. Everything you need will shine.
Any dishwashing detergent with a degreasing effect will do.
Stores now sell special products that create a protective crystal-like film and prevent the formation of stains on glossy furniture (Amway, Ultra Gloss, VuPlex). Typically, the procedure needs to be performed every 6–12 months.
What cloth to wipe with?
Microfiber is your friend forever. You can also use flannel or flannelette fabric, disposable wet wipes, or special cloths for washing car windows, which are sold already damp in containers.
The main thing is to avoid abrasive wipes, rags and sponges with hard bristles - for example, like those on the back of a dish sponge - otherwise scratches cannot be avoided.
Use only soft cloths - they can be soaked in a 1% soap solution or washing gel. The top can be wiped with a dry cloth or paper towel.
Then apply the polishing agent with a clean cotton or microfiber cloth and leave for half an hour until completely dry. After this, rub the furniture over the furniture again with a dry cloth to remove residual white stains from the polish.
Facade cleaning
Wooden facade
Natural wood, more than other materials, needs proper care.
Contaminants from the surface of a wooden façade should be cleaned in the direction of the wood grain. Dry cleaning can be done with a vacuum cleaner with a soft attachment.
Water getting on a wooden facade is not dangerous, since solid wood kitchen surfaces are coated with special wax. But steam cleaning is unacceptable for him.
Facade made of artificial materials
The glass facade is wiped with a soft cloth or sponge without hard inserts, moistened with a liquid for cleaning glass and mirrors.
An aqueous solution of denatured alcohol is suitable for removing heavy dirt or degreasing.
Cleaning powder and hard brushes can scratch the glass and make it dull. Soap and all-purpose detergents leave untidy stains on the glass; it is also better to avoid them.
In the photo: kitchen Lago 271 with a glass facade.
All these recommendations are suitable for stainless steel elements.
Compositions for varnished wood products
Such furniture polishes belong to a separate group. The fact is that if interior items have a varnish layer, they cannot be coated with universal compounds that dry out the surface. In this case, the polishing liquid is required to create additional protection - a durable film over the varnish layer. Then direct varnishing becomes unnecessary.
Industrial
The most famous furniture polishes:
- Pronto - the product removes stains from furniture well and also masks scratches on its surface;
- Chirton is a wax-based product that effectively removes dust and dirt from the surface of wood and improves its structure;
- Emsal - quickly copes with dust, as well as water and grease stains. Due to the presence of natural oils in the polish, it refreshes the color of wood, giving it a natural shine;
- Luxus – cleans the surface of wooden furniture, giving it a neat, well-groomed appearance;
- Mebelux - designed to care for wooden surfaces, extending their service life.
These and other types of polish can be purchased at a hardware store or market.
Mebelux
Pronto
Luxus
Emsal
Chirton
Folk remedies
In addition to industrial compositions, it is permissible to coat wooden furniture with folk remedies. They also carefully care for the surface, eliminating scratches and minor damage. They are considered the best of them.
Potato tubers
To polish wood, take 1 tuber, peel it and cut it in half. To do this, it is advisable to take a large potato. Then we pass it along the wood façade that needs polishing. After this, wipe the set dry with a rag. Furniture should not be cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge, as this will remove the shine and remove the polish. Lacquered interior items cannot be cleaned with soapy water, as it will damage the surface of the product.
Cutting the potatoes
Processing the coating
Wipe with a dry cloth
Burdock oil
To restore polished furniture, you need to apply oil to a cotton swab or soft cloth, and then gently wipe the wood. Upon completion of the work, wipe the treated surface with a flannel scrap.
Choosing burdock
Wipe the surface with the composition
Vegetable oil and flour
Polish wooden furniture pieces with a mixture of flour and oil. The products need to be mixed in equal proportions and then distributed over the surface of the furniture using a rag. This product polishes the surface of scratched furniture well, which after treatment acquires a well-groomed appearance and gloss.
Combining the ingredients
Wipe the surface with the composition
Table vinegar
If the set is very dirty, it can be treated with vinegar. It will add shine to glossy furniture and disguise damage. After using vinegar, as a rule, the room needs to be ventilated so that the unpleasant smell stops “haunting” the set.
Wipe down furniture with vinegar
Ventilate the room
Sauerkraut brine
The furniture is wiped with a rag soaked in brine. The stronger the brine, the better it polishes the surface. These are not all folk methods that restore the base of wooden furniture. But such recipes are considered the most effective, they last a long time, are safe and affordable.
Tabletop care
The countertop is more susceptible to stress and contamination than other parts of the kitchen unit. To make it last longer, heavy or hot dishes should be placed on a special stand, and cutting food should be done only on a cutting board.
Recommendations for caring for tabletops made of wood and glass are similar to those for caring for facades made of these materials.
Countertops made of natural and artificial stone are cleaned with a weak solution of detergent or soapy water only with a soft cloth or sponge.
In the photo: OnlyWood Lux and OnlyWood Venice Prestige kitchens.
A countertop covered with ceramic tiles is easy to clean, but dirt may accumulate at the joints between the tiles over time and the color of the seam may change.
To prevent this from happening, contact of coloring products (beets, carrots, herbs) with the tiles should be prevented. This advice also applies to countertops made of wood and artificial stone.
Pictured: Old Line Loop Walnut kitchen.
Stainless steel countertops are not afraid of moisture, grease and other contaminants, but they are easily scratched by heavy dishes and lose their shine when cleaning them with powder or a stiff brush.
Pictured: Cesar Kalea kitchen with stainless steel countertops.
Simple tips on how to properly care for your kitchen
How to properly care for your kitchen?
What cleaning products should be used to ensure that the original shine and gloss do not disappear? Why do the kitchen fittings turn dark? There are many questions, but the answers are simple; we share with you simple secrets of caring for your favorite kitchen. In order for a kitchen set to please you with its original appearance for a long time, caring for it requires certain knowledge. Felicita furniture professionals give recommendations on how to care for your kitchen
from certain materials, the specific qualities of which must be taken into account.
Not only outside, but also inside
Recommendations for kitchen care are not limited to the facade and countertops. The internal parts of furniture - drawers, storage systems and fittings also require special treatment.
High-quality Italian kitchens have special coatings not only on the outside, but also on the inside of the storage systems. To care for kitchen drawers, it is enough to avoid the accumulation of moisture in them and prevent the evaporation of caustic substances - food acids, vinegar, alcohol.
Load distribution
The permissible load on the drawer is up to 5 kilograms. Inside the box, heavier items are placed closer to the edges to evenly distribute pressure on the bottom.
Multi-tiered cabinets are loaded mainly at the bottom, leaving space at the top for light items.
To prevent cabinet doors from sagging, they must be kept closed.
Accessories
In the production of Italian kitchens, modern technological fittings are used that do not require special care. In order for all parts of the kitchen to work properly, it is enough to follow the operating rules specified in the attached instructions.
Furniture with complex mechanisms must be assembled by a professional. When ordering Italian cuisine from IB-Gallery, delivery and assembly of furniture is included in the list of services provided.
Special Recommendations
Italian kitchens are made from modern natural and artificial materials, often using innovative technologies (for example, Bacteria Blocker Silverguard ® from Veneta Cucine). Caring for such furniture includes additional recommendations.
You can find out about the features of a specific Italian cuisine by calling or visiting our office. Our specialists will tell you in detail about the furniture you are interested in and the features of its operation.
With proper care, an Italian kitchen will serve you for decades, maintaining its impeccable appearance and functionality.
How to choose and use correctly
You need to choose a product based on the specific application:
- Type of surfaces to be processed - glossy or matte. For the former, special compounds are used; for ordinary ones, universal cleaning and polishing products are suitable.
- Condition of the furniture. A large number of abrasions and even one scratch require special treatment. Wax polish is used to restore damaged areas. The product fills microdamages, evens out and allows you to polish even furniture with flaws to a shine.
- Service life of furniture. Old chairs, tables, cabinets, as a rule, have many defects. To restore the appearance of such a surface you need to use a polish with wax or silicone, with a tinting effect.
- Toxicity. Polishing furniture should be safe. When giving preference to homemade products, it is important to remember protection. Vinegar and turpentine emit vapors that can poison the body, so when processing them you need to ventilate the room. But even such measures do not guarantee safety. If there are small children or pets in the house, you should choose a high-quality industrial polish.
Before purchasing, you need to familiarize yourself with the composition. Fragrances can cause allergies. It is better to give preference to neutral, as simple formulas as possible. To obtain the desired effect, you need to use the polish correctly. Each product contains instructions for use, but there are also general recommendations:
- Surface preparation includes cleaning from dust and dirt. Please note that dirt particles can cause even more damage to furniture when rubbed, so it is important to spray the product onto a clean surface.
- Be sure to shake the container before use. The liquid and spray must be mixed evenly. During storage, sediment and separation may occur due to different densities of the components.
- The spray is sprayed directly onto the surface, the suspension is applied to the fabric.
- All furniture is treated with the product, and areas with damage and every scratch are treated especially carefully.
A product for polishing wooden furniture and plastic products can be produced in the form of a spray or suspension.
Polished furniture looks presentable and expensive. Using this simple tool, you can update even an old chest of drawers, cabinet or table that has lost its attractive appearance. Regular use of caring compounds will extend the life of the furniture and make the house cozy and clean.
The product is selected depending on the type of surface
Wax polish is used to restore damage
Families with children and animals are recommended to use only safe formulations
It is better to choose products that contain a minimum of fragrances
