Cleaning with the appropriate materials will help preserve your finish. Wipe with a dampened cloth and promptly wipe dry. Use a clean cloth dampened with a solution of mild dish washing liquid and water to remove oil, grease, food residue or daily spills.

Excessive moisture may stain or cause other damage with prolonged contact. If a spill occurs, wipe it promptly with a damp cloth or sponge and dry the surface immediately. Use a blotting action rather than a wiping action to remove the substance.

Cabinetry near the sink, dishwasher and baseboards are most susceptible to excessive moisture. Dry off any areas immediately where water has spilled or moisture formed.

Extremes in temperature and humidity can cause wood to expand and contract, swell or warp, and possibly damage the finish of your cabinetry. It is important to control the temperature and humidity in your home year-round. See below how your home’s climate can affect your wood components.

Most common self-polishing waxes can damage your finish. Take care to use only high-quality cream furniture polishes.

Harsh cleaners can damage the finish of your cabinetry. Avoid cleaners containing ammonia, bleach, citric acid (including orange and lemon oil) and organic solvents, harsh detergents, strong soaps, abrasive cleansers; or self-polishing waxes (particularly products that contain silicone). We do not recommend using paste wax because of the “build up” and “yellowing” effects over time. We do recommend the use of a high-quality cream furniture polish.

Often the focus is on too wet (damp) or too humid conditions, but excessively dry conditions can be damaging to cabinetry as well.