How should I clean my kitchen cupboards that are painted white... I don't want the paint to rub off?
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with a product called sugar soap.
If they are painted with an oil-base paint or high-gloss, the paint shouldn't come off. Just use soap and water and wipe clean. DON'T scrub hard or with anything abrasive if you are not sure. If only a flat or satin paint was used, the paint most likely will rub off no matter what you clean it with or how. If they were purchased through a manufacturer already painted, the paint shouldn't come off. They are usually clear-coated too for durability.
Sometimes the old ideas are the best - wipe the surfaces with a moist cloth and then sprinkle ordinary table salt on the cloth and wipe again. Keep doing this until the area is clean and then wipe down with a fresh moist cloth. Dirt gone and bugs gone!
Dirty fingerprints on your painted woodwork? Here's how to clean and protect it in no time at all.
1. In a bucket of lukewarm water, mix together 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of ammonia. Use this solution and a fresh sponge to clean the mess. (Always work from the bottom up).
2. To keep fingerprints off, put a thin coat of paste wax on the area and polish to a shine with a soft cloth. The wax will help repel dirt and grime that can collect.
Good Luck !
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