How to Get Rid of Oil Stains on Maple Cabinets

Maple cabinets add beauty to any room of the home, but they are not impervious to staining. If you find oil on your maple cabinets, don’t panic. Whether it’s cooking oil or engine oil, removing it isn’t as difficult as it seems. Care must be taken, however, when removing oil stains from maple cabinets so the wood is not damaged during the process.

Soft cloths
Wood cleaner
3 tablespoons baking soda
Bowl
Spoon
Sponge
Vinegar

Instructions

- 1
  Blot the oil with a soft, damp cloth to remove any from the surface. Clean the affected area with a clean cloth and wood cleaner. Follow the label’s instructions for using the wood cleaner as this will vary among products.
- 2
  Pour 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a bowl. Add 1 cup of warm water and stir well.
- 3
  Apply the baking soda solution to the oil stains using a clean sponge. Rub over the stains gently with the sponge to remove the oil.
- 4
  Wipe the baking soda from the cabinets with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
- 5
  Dampen a soft cloth with vinegar if the stain remains. Sponge the vinegar onto the cabinet and wait five minutes. Wipe with a dry cloth to lift the stain from the wood. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
- 6
  Clean the maple cabinets with a wood cleaner after removing all of the oil. This will remove any residue from the wood and restore luster to the cabinets.

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