How to Clean Cabinet Hinges

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Label the cabinet doors.. Protect surrounding surfaces.. Remove the doors.

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1

Label the cabinet doors.

Step 1

Label the cabinet doors.

2

Protect surrounding surfaces.

Step 2

Protect surrounding surfaces.

3

Remove the doors.

Step 3

Remove the doors.

4

Unscrew the hinges.

Step 4

Unscrew the hinges.

5

Prepare a soapy bath.

Step 5

Prepare a soapy bath.

6

Bring the water to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Bring the water to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer.

7

Scrub the hinges with a toothbrush.

Step 7

Scrub the hinges with a toothbrush.

8

Rinse the hinges with warm water before drying them.

Step 8

Rinse the hinges with warm water before drying them.

9

Fix squeaky hinges with lubricant.

Step 9

Fix squeaky hinges with lubricant.

10

Tighten screws as needed.

Step 10

Tighten screws as needed.

11

Spot-clean when needed.

Step 11

Spot-clean when needed.

12

Avoid overstressing the hinges.

Step 12

Avoid overstressing the hinges.

13

Replace the hinges when needed.

Step 13

Replace the hinges when needed.

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