3 Easy Methods And Items Needed To Clean Cabinet Hinges
In order to clean your cabinet hinges, you need to collect the given items and then you need to go through the given 3 methods and steps in order to get the desired result of your work:
Items You Will Need
- Dishwashing Liquid Or Olive-Oil Based Soap
- Rags
- Soft Toothbrush
- Chamois Cloth
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Spray Bottle
- Salt
After collecting the required items, now follow all the 3 methods & steps to finish this task:
Method 1: Soap And Water
Here are the steps for this method:
- First of all, you have to fill a bowl or sink with some warm water & then add dishwashing liquid(one squirt) or olive-based soap. Swish the warm water around, by taking the help of your hand, in order to make the suds.
- Next you have to rag into the soapy water mixture and then wring it out.
- Now it's time to wipe your cabinet hinges with the soapy rag. In order to remove tough grime simply dip a soft toothbrush in the soapy water mixture and then scrub it.
- Next, rinse your rag and then wring it out & wipe your cabinet hinges to remove all the soap residue.
- Buff the cabinet hinges with the help of a dry chamois cloth in order to polish & then shine it.
Method 2: Vinegar Cleaning Solution
Here are the steps for this method:
- Firstly, pour 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar & 1/2 cup of clean water in your spray bottle & then shake your bottle to mix the ingredients.
- Now it's time to spray you rag with the homemade vinegar solution until it is damp but not dripping.
- Next, wipe your cabinet hinges with the white vinegar-soaked cloth. Rinse your cloth if needed and then wet it again with your white vinegar mixture.
- Now you need to buff your cabinet hinges by using a dry chamois cloth to get the nice polish and sheen.
Method 3: Removing And Soaking
Here are the steps for this method:
- First of all, you have to unscrew the cabinet hinges from the inside with the help of a screwdriver.
- Now it's time to fill your bucket or sink with some hot water and also add enough dishwashing liquid in order to make the suds. If desired then you can also add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to make your mixture more strong.
- Immerse the cabinet hinges in the soapy water for few hours or for a whole night.
- Remove all the cabinet hinges from the water 1 piece at a time and then scrub it with the help of your toothbrush. If your cabinets hinges are tarnished then spray your toothbrush with some white vinegar and then sprinkle the bristles by using a table salt before scrubbing.
- This is your final step, rinse your cabinet hinges and then buff it with a chamois cloth to restore shine.
Tips & Warning
- Tip 1: If the table & white vinegar are not able to remove the heavy tarnishing from brass, then use a product which is specially designed for removing tarnish following the product guidance.
- Tips 2: In order to sanitize your cabinet hinges or hardware after one of your family members is sick then you need to dilute 1/4 cup liquid chlorine bleach in 3/4 cup hot water and then spray it on the hardware & then allow it to sit for at least complete 30 minutes before wiping it away.
- Tips 3: You can also use the rubbing alcohol to add a nice shine to your metal cabinet hardware as it removes the water spots.
- Warning: Always try to wear the rubber gloves & then open all the windows when working with bleach solution.