How do I get grease and dirt, mainly cigarette stains off my cabinets?
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I need to find something to clean my kitchen cabinets made of whitewashed oak without removing the finish. Thanks for your help.
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Try a product called cabinet magic available at Home Depot. If you do not have that store go to HomeDepot.com or try amazon.
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 11, 2015
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I always use ammonia to get rid of the nicotine and grease from my kitchen, and to avoid the nasty fumes, I put it in ice-water... I take a bucket of cold water, add lots of ice cubes and then the ammonia... With a microfiber cloth the fat and nicotine comes off in a jiffy, believe it or not! I use the same mix for washing the walls and ceiling...
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Linn Andreassen Talge
on Dec 11, 2015
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Awesome - purchased at Dollar Store, if diluted half and half - spray on and wipe off with a wet rag. It will streak if you leave it on so wipe off quickly!
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Mardie Moran
on Dec 11, 2015
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What a great tip! Thank you so much.
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Vicki collard
on Dec 11, 2015
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You might want to try lemon juice and a Mr. Clean's magic eraser.
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Connie
on Dec 12, 2015
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I used TSP & water on the oak cabinets in our old house. It worked great. You need to use gloves because it's hard on your hands. I had to change the water frequently because the bucket of TSP (Trisodiumphosphate) & water would get thick from the cigarette film.
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Linda Johnson
on Dec 12, 2015
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What's TSP?
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Diana
on Dec 12, 2015
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I wonder if a solution of Murphy's oil soap & water would work? I use Murphy's in the laundry as well as cleaning wood surfaces..
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Henri001
on Dec 12, 2015
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Vinegar and water equal parts works good on wood.
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Rig
on Dec 12, 2015
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Awesome from walmart or dollar general
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Ginger the farm gal
on Dec 12, 2015
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For all of you who answered with products from the dollar store any any product that is acidic please be careful they are known to actually eat away finishes over time.Just an FYI
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 12, 2015
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TSP and Binz stain sealer would work. We've used that in the past.
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Lala Rute
on Dec 13, 2015
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tsp
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Julie Hoffman
on Dec 13, 2015
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YOU GIRLS HAVE SENT SUCH GREAT ANSWERS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT COMES OUT.
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Vicki collard
on Dec 13, 2015
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What is TSP?
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Diana
on Dec 14, 2015
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Mild solution of purple power, lemons, or murphys oil soap. I have used all 3. Purple power is a chemical - on wood I would dilute it a lot, but it will remove nicotine extremely well. Test in an inconspicuous place. Lemons may bleach the wood - Murphys oil soap will clean as well as treat the wood & make them shine.
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Billie
on Dec 14, 2015
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Tip # 6 might be helpful http://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/clean-your-home-how-to-use-lemons-11615442?se=fol_new-20151212-3&utm_medium=email&utm_source=fol_new&date=20151212&slg=99b05e6078176a15d602843a318740b0-3048316
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Billie
on Dec 14, 2015
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THANKS, BILLIE! I APPRECIATE IT! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Vicki collard
on Dec 14, 2015
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'Awesome' from the dollar store is cheap and very effective. As good as TSP for removing grease.
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Renee
on Dec 31, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 11, 2015
Linn Andreassen Talge
on Dec 11, 2015
Mardie Moran
on Dec 11, 2015
Connie
on Dec 12, 2015
Linda Johnson
on Dec 12, 2015
Diana
on Dec 12, 2015
Henri001
on Dec 12, 2015
Rig
on Dec 12, 2015
Ginger the farm gal
on Dec 12, 2015
Lala Rute
on Dec 13, 2015
Julie Hoffman
on Dec 13, 2015
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