Caring for your finish

Your cabinets will feel dry within hours, but the finish keeps hardening for several weeks. Until it's fully cured, it marks more easily, so a little care early on keeps it looking new for years.

• Do

  Go gently for two weeks

  Open and close doors with care, and keep heavy scrubbing and sticky notes off the finish.

• Do

  Use mild soap and water

  A soft cloth with a little dish soap, then wipe dry.

• Don't

  Reach for harsh cleaners

  No abrasive pads, magic erasers, bleach, or ammonia.

• Do

  Wipe up water

  Dry drips and splashes near the sink and dishwasher right away.