How To Clean Cabinet Hardware

Dishwasher detergent may scrub dull old ceramic knobs laid on the top shelf in a net bag clean but may pit metal hardware.

How to clean cabinet hardware. Rub the paste onto the brass door pulls and handles with a clean cloth or toothbrush and rinse with clean water. Wipe the cabinet hardware with the soapy rag. For tough grime dip a soft toothbrush into the water and scrub.

This is pretty basic but effective. After a cycle sometimes two out popped a pretty darned clean hinge. Next I took an old cloth that was a little damp and rubbed it around the hardware.

Then grab the hardware out of the pan with some tongs or something similar and bring them over to your sink. Following the instructions on my Professional Ultrasonic Jewelry and Eyeglass Cleaner Cleaning Machine I filled below the max line with clean tap water. To clean kitchen cabinet hardware made of metal Soak the hardware in a soapy solution for a few hours or overnight to loosen up and do away with most of the dirt.

The first time you do this you might have to use a little elbow grease to take off any grime thats built up. Use a second cloth or sponge dipped in clean water to remove the cleaner from all surfaces. Many of the pastes use an astringent such as vinegar to degrease and shine up the metal hardware and can stain granite or some wood cabinet facades.

Lay a drop cloth over your counters andor floors. Scrub Clean Then sprinkle some bar keepers friend all over one or two pieces of hardware and let it sit for about 30 seconds. I put in one of my grimy hinges snapped the lid shut and plugged in my machine and turned it on for 3 minute cycle.

Stick a strip of painters. Youre going to want to put each door back in the same spot so plan ahead to avoid confusion. Rinse the rag wring it out and wipe the cabinet hardware to remove.