Preserve Your Cabinetry’s Finish

Benvenuti and Stein’s artisans take great steps to ensure you have the finest handcrafted cabinetry available. Below are photos of our recent projects. To preserve your cabinetry’s finish we recommend the following:

General Cleaning
Use a soft cotton cloth dampened with warm water to clean your cabinets. If more thorough cleaning is required, we recommend one of the following:
– A fresh solution of dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water
– A mild all-purpose cleaner that does not contain ammonia or silicon.
Use the mildest cleaning solution that will successfully clean your cabinets. Stronger products may damage or discolor your cabinet finish and are not recommended. After cleaning, wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Dry immediately using another soft, clean cloth.

Splatters and Spills
Clean spills and splatters immediately. Prolonged exposure to spills, including food, water or other liquids, or to oil and grease splatters, can cause permanent discoloration or damage to your cabinet’s finish.
Cleaning Products to Avoid
Avoid using the following cleaning products on your cabinets:
– Silicone-based cleaning, waxing, or polishing products
– Harsh chemicals
– Sponges or dish clothes. They may contain particles that could scratch your cabinets, or they may contain food and oil residue.
– Abrasive cleaning products such as tub and sink cleansers, scouring powder, scouring pads or steel wool
– Solvent-based or petroleum-based products such as mineral spirits, nail-polish removers or paint thinners
– Ammonia or cleaning products that include ammonia
– Bleach or cleaning products that include bleach

Regular Dusting
Use a clean, soft lint-free cotton cloth for regular dusting. Packaged dusting sheets are not required or recommended. Do not use pre-moistened dusting sheets, and do not use aerosol products made for dusting.

Waxing is not required or recommended. Over time, waxing and polishing compounds may build up on the surface of your cabinets and cause a hazy, streaky or yellowed appearance. This wax build up is very difficult to remove.

Cleaning Glass Doors
Extra care is required when cleaning glass doors. Spray an ammonia-free glass cleaner on a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel. Do not spray cleaner directly on the glass. It could seep behind the window dividers and cause damage.