Timber is a beautifully welcome addition to any Aussie kitchen. It provides an earthy, rustic element that connects the home with the nature outside. And, anyone who has stepped inside a natural Aussie home will know, this is a charming aesthetic that reminds one of the beach and the forest at the same time!
One of the best ways to use this sustainable material is with your kitchen handles. They add a stylishly-subtle tough to your earthy kitchen design whilst providing durable quality that can’t be found with lesser materials.
But, like any part of the home, your kitchen handles will require the occasional clean, just to keep them looking stylishly spotless.
With this in mind, here are five simple tips for cleaning your stunning timber handles:
Remove dust & debris
Obviously, the first place you are going to want to start is through removing any built up dust or debris they might accumulate over time. And, if you have a busy kitchen, with full meals for the family and occasional snack grabbing across the day, there is every likelihood that they are going to accumulate some grubby debris.
But it’s so easy to remove: all you have to do is grab a dry cloth or soft-bristled brush to gently remove anything that is noticeably affecting the aesthetic. This is the most basic part of the job and, if your kitchen handles aren’t too grubby, you could probably just leave the cleaning at that!
For a proper clean
But sometimes life gets in the way of our ability to keep our kitchens clean. When this happens, it’s more than likely that your handles will accumulate plenty of muck that needs a little extra work to remove and there are numerous ways in which you can do this with ease!
These include:
The mild soap mix: This is when you simply mix one tablespoon of dish soap with a cup of warm water. Next, dip a clean, soft cloth into the mix before wiping them down. Next, use clean, undiluted water to rinse off the soap and they will be sparkling fresh.
The vinegar & water mix: Another easy solution, all you need to do is mix equal parts water and white vinegar before dipping a soft cloth in the solution and wiping them down. You can get rid of accumulated muck, but it might not leave them as squeaky clean as a soap solution.
Specialised cleaners: And, of course, there are specialised timber cleaning products that are literally made for this sustainable material. They are sure to get your home kitchen drawers looking bright, fresh and vibrant once again. You can find this cleaning solution at your closest Bunnings and it’s always handy to have in your cleaning products cupboard.
Extra tips
As you can see, cleaning these kitchen essentials isn’t much of a task, but there are some ways you can make a mess of it if you’re not careful.
Therefore, it might be a good idea to follow these extra tips for ensuring you clean with ease:
- Avoid using any harsh chemicals that could damage the wood;
- Test an area that is , like the back. This is to ensure that your solution is safe to use on the wood;
- Provide them with a sealant that will protect them from any future grot, grub, muck or stain, and;
- Pick up microfiber cloths are much easier on timber.
So, it’s that simple, just make your solution and get scrubbing and they’ll be fresh and vibrant in no time!