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Product Information - Care & Cleaning
Wood Cabinet Surfaces
As with all wood products, avoid excessive moisture. JK&C cabinetry is
designed for use inside the home or other buildings and is not intended for
outdoor applications. Once your cabinets have been installed, wipe down all
exteriors with a damp cloth to remove dust. Complete a small area at a time
and wipe dry.
Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or powdered cleansers. Do not allow
oven cleaner to touch any part of the cabinet.
NOTE: Do not use a dish cloth to wipe your cabinet exterior, since it may
contain remnants of grease or detergents.
Everyday Care
It is important to wipe up spills and water marks as they occur. Give special
attention to areas around the sink and dishwasher. Avoid draping damp or wet
dish towels over the door of the sink base cabinet. Over time, this moisture
can cause permanent water damage to the door. A convenient, out-of-the-way
sliding towel rack can be purchased from your local Home Improvement Stores.
Care and Cleaning of Hardware
Periodically, use mild soap and warm water to clean door/drawer knobs or
pulls. Thoroughly dry all hardware joints and surfaces and the surrounding
area with a clean, soft cloth. Buff hardware with a clean, dry cloth.
Lubrication of hinges is not necessary; however, hinges can be cleaned or
dusted using cotton-tipped swabs.
CAUTION: Many brass and silver polishes contain harsh chemicals that can
damage the hardware's surface. These polishes and cleaners are NOT
recommended.
Care and Cleaning of Glass Door Inserts
If your kitchen contains cabinetry accented with glass doors, a few
precautions are necessary. Apply glass cleaner to a towel, not directly to the
glass. Avoid cleaner contact with lead, white-, gold- or copper-clad mullions.
Camed glass inserts may be gently buffed with 0000 steel wool, as this will
not scratch glass. Avoid steel wool buffing of joints on gold-, copper- or
white-clad mullions, as this will remove the coating. White mullions can be
protected by coating with carnauba wax, available at local hardware or
automotive stores.
CAUTION: Cloths used to clean camed glass inserts should be laundered
separately. Do not mix with clothing.
Care and Cleaning of Mirrors
Cleaner should always be applied to a cloth, not directly to the mirror, and
should not be allowed to run or drip into the base trim. Avoid cleaners that
contain sodium hydrochloride, phosphoric acid or sulfur (found in products to
prevent mildew and fungus). Hair spray and other hair care products often
contain chemicals that are caustic to silver and may cause damage to the
mirror back. Do not use abrasives.
