How to Disinfect Wood Bathroom Cabinets

The wooden cabinets in your bathroom will get dirty over time. Although cleaning them to remove the dirt is a given, disinfecting the wood might get overlooked. Bacteria, mildew and germs can linger on your wooden bathroom cabinets. Common bathroom disinfectants are too harsh for cleaning your wooden cabinets, so opt for a more gentle approach to sanitize them without harming the wood.

Things You'll Need

• Rags
• Clean spray bottle
• White vinegar

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Wipe the bathroom cabinets with a damp rag to remove surface dirt and soil. Dry the cabinets thoroughly with a clean rag.

   • 2

     Wash out an empty spray bottle with hot, soapy water to remove any traces of other cleaners. Fill the spray bottle about halfway with white vinegar.

   • 3

     Spray the white vinegar onto the bathroom cabinets. Leave the vinegar on the cabinets for five minutes.

   • 4

     Wipe the vinegar off of the wooden cabinets with a clean, dry rag.