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    Old 03-29-2015, 08:00 PM
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    I keep reading on another board the suggestion to clean the cabinets with vinegar and canola oil. Isn't the canola oil a bad idea? I read somewhere that food-grade oils turn rancid and shouldn't be used.

    Is that an urban legend? Or is this home-style recipe OK to use?
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    I use Linseed oil, applied heavily, allowed to be absorbed and then wipe off excess. I follow-up later with a good paste wax (I prefer TreWax). This is after I have removed the original finish.
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    Originally Posted by Ellpea
    I keep reading on another board the suggestion to clean the cabinets with vinegar and canola oil. Isn't the canola oil a bad idea? I read somewhere that food-grade oils turn rancid and shouldn't be used.

    Is that an urban legend? Or is this home-style recipe OK to use?
    Don't use canola oil and yes it will turn rancid and will smell bad. Vinegar is a good cleaner but I don't use it. I stay away from stuff that has a lot of water in it such as vinegar because water can loosen the glue under the veneer. I will stick to my solution 1 and 2.
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    Originally Posted by Glenn
    ...I will stick to my solution 1 and 2.
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    x2 - Same here!
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    Old 03-30-2015, 10:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by SteveH
    x2 - Same here!
    Me too! (but now I can caution against this canola oil hack with some authority)
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