March 31, 2022 by Mulberry Maids
The kitchen is one of the highest used areas in a home, and accordingly, one of the hardest to keep clean. From cleaning the stove to the cabinets, consistency is key in keeping your kitchen in pristine condition. Even for those of us who employ Fort Collins housekeeping services on a regular basis, keeping the kitchen clean in between cleanings is still a good practice to keep.
If you struggle to keep your kitchen cabinets handles clean, then you are not alone! Whether you cook a lot or have a few little ones running around with dirty hands, your cabinet handles will surely need some extra love.
To make this easier, keep reading on to learn some helpful tips on keeping your cabinet handles clean on a regular basis.
Why are my handles getting so dirty?
Even if you clean your kitchen cabinets regularly, your handles will still unfortunately get dirty quickly! Using active cleanup methods can help to reduce this, but there are other things to work on to help decrease the grime around your handles.
Handles get dirty really quickly, as it only takes one greasy hand reaching for your spice cabinet to require a cleanup. Additionally, once the handle area has extra grease on it, it will attract more dust particles, making it even more of a chore to clean.
Try to use the following tips to reduce the grime buildup on your cabinet handles:
- Make sure that your hands are clean and free of food grease before opening and closing your cabinets.
- If you are in the middle of cooking a large meal where it is hard to wash your hands regularly, use a clean towel or cloth around your hand to open up the cabinets.
- Be conscious of what you touch when opening the cabinet. Try to just grab the handle to reduce fingerprints and other hand marks getting on the cabinet doors.
- Be gentle when opening and closing the cabinet doors.
What is a good way to clean the handles?
Once your handles are in need of a cleaning, doing it consistently will be the biggest help. To get started, grab an all purpose spray or a homemade mixture. This can consist of the following ingredients:
- 1 part water
- 1 part distilled white vinegar
- A few drops of your favorite essential oil
Using your mixture of choice, simply spray it directly onto the cabinet surface or onto a microfiber cloth. You can then wipe the cabinet handles, as well as the area around it to make sure you get any other food splatter or hand marks.
For cabinets that have not been cleaned for a long time, you may need to up your scrubbing power by using a degreaser. You can use this the same way as the all purpose solution, but should be careful to not strip off any paint or finish. Once cabinets have been neglected for a long time, they can be really hard to fully clean without incurring damage.
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