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k_jensen6
Explorer II
Oct 24, 2013

Interior woodwork/cabinetry

What is the best way to keep the cupboards looking good? Is there a product that keeps them oiled without attracting dust?

They are a cherry wood in a 2001 HR Imperial. They are looking rather dried out.

Thank you.

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  • Unless it has been waxed before I wouldn't use Pledge. I don't particularly like waxed finishes, much prefer an oil finish. Any of the rubbed in oil finishes will be fine. When dry they won't attract dust. Just don't put too much on at once. On areas that are particularly dry looking you can give several applications a day or so apart.

    We have cherry in our coach and I just give them a light wipe a couple of times a year. Teak oil, tung oil, etc will give a durable finish, but don't apply too much at once. There is a difference between Pure Teal Oil and 100% Teal Oil. 100% Teak Oil does not contain dryers and takes about 24 hours to dry. Pure Teal Oil usually contains dryers and will therefor dry much faster.

    Hint: If you want to see what it will look like when done, give it a wipe with mineral oil. It dries fast but isn't very durable.

    Did I mention, don't apply too much at once and don't leave it too long ) more than 10 minutes) before wiping off any excess.
  • As Rgatijnet said...

    The cabinets will be sealed. Oil of any kind will not soak in. I just clean with vinegar and water and dry them well. When the cabinets are sealed using an oil is actually adding something that will attract and hold dust.
  • Old English furniture oil. wipe it on, let it sit for a couple of hours and wipe off the excess. Great stuff for wood.
  • The wood in the cabinets in motor homes are coated/sealed with a clear lacquer or a clear polyurethane. Any cleaner will just clean the surface without actually putting oil into the wood itself.
  • We use lemon oil pledge on a regular basis. I would think it would work fine even if nothing has been done to yours for awhile-