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Matt kitchen cupboards

10 replies

crackfoxy · 16/10/2023 17:01

Any help with cleaning? They are a nightmare!

Matt kitchen cupboards
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Aria20 · 16/10/2023 19:17

Same - we had gloss previously with no handles and constantly wiping them drove me mad so when we replaced kitchen in new house we went with Matt and handles - yet still finger prints!!

I use a micro fibre cloth dipped in hot water to wipe and then a dry micro fibre cloth to dry and it takes ages.

Thisriveriswild · 16/10/2023 19:25

Window cleaner - amazing!

Mbear · 16/10/2023 19:30

Warm soapy water and a sponge, sometimes dry it with a micro fibre cloth. Use a bicarb and white vinegar mix for the really stubborn grease fingerprints.

might try window cleaner next time 😁

Celibacyinthesticks · 16/10/2023 19:34

Unless you get handles fitted I think there will always be fingerprints, I have a similar problem with my tiled floor, constant imprints of slipper tread marks, drives me insane.

ladeluge · 16/10/2023 19:43

I'd get stick on handles/knobs using easy removable command strips. I think you can get handles with them already attached. No drilling.

Clean using the tips given here and then use handles. I bet it was a man who decided handleless cupboard doors were a great idea.

crackfoxy · 16/10/2023 21:25

Thanks all used window cleaner tonight and seems to have worked. Fingers crossed!

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crackfoxy · 16/10/2023 21:25

Aria20 · 16/10/2023 19:17

Same - we had gloss previously with no handles and constantly wiping them drove me mad so when we replaced kitchen in new house we went with Matt and handles - yet still finger prints!!

I use a micro fibre cloth dipped in hot water to wipe and then a dry micro fibre cloth to dry and it takes ages.

Exact same!

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HappiestSleeping · 17/10/2023 16:22

Once you've cleaned them, give it a light wax with car wax (not polish). It will help prevent the fingerprints in future, or will at least make it easier to wipe off. Shouldn't make it glossy if you just give a very light coat.

Autumnleaves27 · 05/06/2024 07:35

crackfoxy · 16/10/2023 21:25

Thanks all used window cleaner tonight and seems to have worked. Fingers crossed!

I know this is an old thread, but did this work? I've got a similar problem and often left with streaks after cleaning.

Finallyinthegang · 31/01/2026 10:12

When we bought ours the man in the show room gave us the tip of using the Magic Eraser sponges. Get them for a pound in Tedco for 4 Works like a dream...Quick and no faff, get all the cupboards done whilst the kettle boils. But you do have to do a full clean every so often as it is a quick fix. I thank that man in the show room on a daily basis!!

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