Cleaning Old Kitchen Cabinet Hinges

Now that we ve covered cleaning solutions for different materials here are some handy tips to make cleaning a lot easier.

Cleaning old kitchen cabinet hinges.

Remove them with a phillips screwdriver or drill. Unless it is hopelessly out of. With a little elbow grease and a lot of love they will look great again. How to clean metal cabinet hardware.

After installing beautiful brushed nickel handles to dozens of drawers cupboards i noticed that the 30 year old hinges were dark brown and ornate against white cabinets. Here is all you need to clean your kitchen clean cabinet hardware and hinges just like i did. Below is my simple 5 step formula to remove the years of built up grime grit and dirt and clean kitchen cabinet knobs. All you need is a few supplies.

So if you try the tutorial below be sure to first test on an inconspicuous spot on your hardware. Before executing advice to simply replace cabinet hardware to update your kitchen consider your current hardware. If unsure reach out to the hardware manufacturer for cleaning recommendations. How to clean kitchen cabinet knob and pulls.

When they are free from the surface of the cabinet it s easier to get around the curves and into the hinges of the hardware. This was a great project. Whether you have metal cabinet hardware made of antique brass modern stainless steel or something in between it requires regular cleaning. Label the hardware if needed by numbering the cabinet and the corresponding hardware.

This is a picture of my cabinet handles after i cleaned them. If the hinges are particularly dirty you can also add a tablespoon of white vinegar and baking soda. So i opened each cabinet used painter s tape to block off a rectangular area around each hinge. Brass hinges become tarnished over the years almost taking on a greenish tint or sometimes appearing black.

To clean truly dirty hardware on kitchen cabinets it s easier to remove them. Rub the paste on the hinge using a clean paper towel or an old toothbrush. When soaking hardware in cleaning solution ensure that they are fully submerged for best results. Allow the paste to sit for 30 minutes.

When giving your kitchen a fresh new look you don t have to pitch the old kitchen cabinet hardware and knobs. Always dismantle your cabinet hardware entirely so that you can clean the knobs pulls hinges and other parts thoroughly. Then fill a pot with enough water to cover the hinges and add a tablespoon of dish soap. I did something similar but much lazier.

Cleaning solutions for cabinet hardware. Silver hinges too can loose their brightness and shine over time as can other metals. Then dip a clean cloth in warm water and wipe the paste away.