Fill a spray bottle with water.
Add 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap to the water and close the lid. Shake the bottle to combine the solution.
Spray the soapy solution on the food stain on the kitchen cabinet. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
Wipe the food stain with a terry cloth. The raised nap on the terry cloth will help scrub away the food residue.
Rinse the maple wood cabinet with clear water and dry it completely with a clean cloth.
Soak a terry cloth in rubbing alcohol.
Rub the terry cloth over the stain until it is completely gone.
Rinse the area with clear water and dry it completely.