How can I clean cupboards before painting them?
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Wash down with TSP. Then sand sheen off and Prime with oil based primer.
I use TSP as it cleans them quickly. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/359302876495079676/?lp=true
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Hi Julie,
Here are a couple of posts that can help. In this post is says to use TSP (trisodium phosphate).
https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/refinish-clean-kitchen-cabinets
https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets#articlecontentcontai_1
The best way to clean cupboards is with this cleaner: https://amzn.to/2ozGfFp
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://do-daddy.com