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How to clean Matt finish Kitchen cabinets??

4 years ago

I have grey matt finish kitchen cabinets the fingerprints and oilmarks are difficult to get rid off , Please help me with some suggestions.

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Daisy England
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
This is an interesting question. It has been asked before.

Cleaning gloss doors is far easier. I have super matt dove grey handleless doors and I agree they are not the easiest to clean. Might not show the fingerprints to your mind but once the light shines on them in a specific way then the mucky marks show up.

One of the most effective things I’ve found is a Magic Eraser. You can buy these almost anywhere now including Poundland.

Then there is Vuplex a spray cleaner but you won’t find it in the shops but can get it online. In my experience using Vuplex is smelly. It’s strong and makes the kitchen stink until the fumes have gone. You need the doors and windows open.

Can’t recall what else was previously suggested but I guess people will add to this post.
kikiamack
4 years ago
I use Flash Kitchen. It’s designed to cut through grease and I’ve found it works on my Matt cabinets.
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