How do you retouch bleached oak cabinets without refinishing entirely?




My most used cabinets are getting discolored by the door handles & won't come clean with normal polishing. Finish is dull & discolored.
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If you're looking for a cleaning product you should try Krud Kutter. I bought it at Home Depot. I have cleaned my kitchen cabinets with it and it doesn't require scrubbing. If you buy the foam it stays right where you spray it.
Hereโs an article that might help.
https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/8-must-know-techniques-for-keeping-your-kitchen-cabinets-sparkling-clean
Murphy's Oil Soap.
Are they bleached or pickled white?
Hi, try giving them a good cleaning with vinegar
Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and warm water and put into a spray bottle.Mist on cabinets, let sit for a minute or two and then wipe clean with a soft cloth. Add a few drops of mild liquid dishwashing detergent to the vinegar and water solution to clean extremely grimy cabinets.