How To Clean White Formica Cabinets

I do not know if this will work but worth a try first.Make a mixture of 1 cup vinegar mixed to 2 cups water and a tablespoon of baking soda. Apply with a soft white rag and wipe. If that does not work Home Improvement stores may carry a laminate cabinet cleaner. Becareful it does not contain any bleach.

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Thanks you Janet.....that is one thing I haven't tried, but now will.
Hope it works please let me know.

Try cleaning with TSP, it is a powder cleaner from a Home Improvement store. Then use a spray bleach, let it sit on and rinse off

Thank you. I will make a point of picking up some TSP this weekend and give it a try with the spray bleach afterwards. Can't wait to try it!

Have you tried using straight bleach? Pour some on a old cloth and apply it to the cabinets. I use bleach to whiten stains left in coffee cups and even in the sink. You might try it on the inside of a door or the bottom corner of a drawer.

Thank you. I have tried straight bleach.

The first culprit is exposure to direct sunlight, which tends to jaundice or fade painted wood (and laminated surfaces). You should consider draperies, blinds or window film to shield your cabinets from direct sunlight. ******************************************************************************************* The second culprit is actually using your cooktop. As soon as you start cooking, those mouthwatering aromas rise into the air in the form of microscopic food or grease particles, and since they have to land somewhere, why not on your white cabinets? The result? Cabinets that turn yellow. ******************************************************************************************* To prevent this, you can't let grease accumulate on your cabinets. As soon as you begin boiling, broiling or deep-frying, turn on the exhaust fan or range hood to filter out at least some of those minuscule bits before they reach the surrounding surfaces. ******************************************************************************************* Removing a yellow tinge this way: Wash your cupboards with a fizzy mixture of 1 cup vinegar, 2 cups warm water and 1 tablespoon baking soda. To keep cabinets white, give them a monthly "bath" with a solution of warm water and a grease-busting dish soap. ******************************************************************************************* If more thorough cleansing is required, use a solution of mild dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water. After cleaning, wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Dry immediately using another soft, clean cloth.

Thank you. I didn't know that. However,they aren't in direct sunlight .

Peggy on Aug 25, 2016

Have you tried Mr. clean Magic Eraser?

If straight bleach, don't work I'm sorry but don't think any thing will. Paint will not stick because it is not porous. Best of luck, I will follow this blog, because who knows, there might be a magic solution out there and I would love to know about it.

Did you ever find anything that worked. I have the same problem

We installed laminate cabinets almost 20 years ago, Mills pride from HD. They look like the day we installed them still bright white and no de-laminating as others have experienced. I do cook every night and only "scrub" them down every 4-5 months with greased lightning. I guess we have just been lucky.

I didn't know this existed. I have the same problem in an apartment I just moved in to and will be trying this today!

Denaturated alcohol (at Lowe's or HD) just test on back of the door first. It will take the sheen of the finish but you can bring it back with stuff like orange glo or other cabinet polishers.