This post is for all my ‘espresso gang’! I’ve gotten so many questions about how to clean espresso cabinets, so I’ve decided to just do a post about it. This way, I can easily refer new members of my community here. Even though I’m sure the method I’m sharing can work on other cabinet finishes, I will speak on what I know!
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First off, espresso cabinets were not on my list of must haves when we were house hunting. Matter of fact, they were the last things I wanted *inserts crying face*. I really really wanted white cabinets, until I saw a model home with grey cabinets. Now, I am obsessed with grey! If we were supposed to change out our cabinets to grey or white, I would need new countertops, and backsplash, but since money doesn’t grow on trees I will just appreciate what I have. Us humans always want what we don’t have, but such is life! With that said, I’ve grown to love my espresso cabinets, for now. I have them in my kitchen, my homework area, and in my bathrooms.
Ok, now back to how to clean espresso cabinets. First, I use a swiffer duster to remove any loose dust (I do this so that when I’m wiping with a damp cloth it doesn’t spread dirt all over the cabinets). Then, I get a microfiber cloth and damp it with soap and warm water. I normally use dishwashing soap. If the cabinets are dirtier than usual (you know we skip out on deep cleaning sometimes, lol), I would wipe them down a second time. Lastly, I use a dry microfiber cloth to remove any water marks, and voilà!
*Side note* I remember the first time I cleaned them using pledge furniture polish #dojudge. OMG, it was the worst idea ever. My cabinets have a semi-matte finish so you can just imagine what the furniture polish made them look like 🙁
I’ve also heard about vinegar and water, but I haven’t tried that method. Soap and water works perfectly for me. I hope this ‘How To Clean Espresso Cabinet’ method works to you too. Like what you read? Drop a comment below 🙂
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This is amazing Kerry! What a great tips! Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗
Thank you for stopping by, Katalin! Glad you found the tips helpful 🙂
Hello Kerry. I have expresso Cabinets as well. Random. But what is the name of your granite. It goes nicely with the expresso.
Hi Antoine, it’s called beige butterfly 🙂
Awesome post. I’ll be using this technique later today.
aww yay..Thank you 🙂
Thank you bc I too have the dark espresso cabinets and made the horrible pledge mistake !!!
Also can you tell me where the containers for the lemons and limes are from ??? LOVE them!!
Brenda
Hi Brenda! I’m glad you found it helpful.
They’re the Jules canisters from Z Gallerie 💗
What color dinning table do you have!!?
Hi, it’s concrete
I was looking for different ways to clean my Espresso Cabinet and I came across your post.I do exactly the same by using water and Dawn soap.Thank you for this.
aww you’re so very welcome 🙂
Helpful! Thanks! Where did you getnthe stemmed fruit containers?
you’re welcome! They are sold out from Zgallerie
Thank you, this is very helpful, just remodeled our kitchen. will look at how to clean stainless steel also. thank you so much.
oh, awesome! You’re welcome hun 🙂
Hi the expresso cabinets are brand new but want to keep them that way. No small kids or grandkids that are small to be putting hands on them. What do you think about Weimar furniture wipes? We use dawn dish soap if I go with your solution. Thank you fir your time and suggestions.
Hi, I’ve never tried those wipes, but you can try them. Let me know if they work
Hi Kerry……I too have espresso cabs. They have developed a grey film on them and am trying to figure out what is causing this. You stated that you used pledge on your cabs and it was a disaster. What exactly did the pledge do to your cabs? Thank you.
Hi. Pledge made them smudgy and dull. You can add a splash of vinegar in soap and warm water to see if that will help your issue.