{"id":1600,"date":"2024-10-25T16:35:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T16:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhance.com\/jocokansas\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2025-02-18T18:24:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:24:45","slug":"avoid-moisture-damage-kitchen-cabinets-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhance.com\/jocokansas\/avoid-moisture-damage-kitchen-cabinets-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Moisture Damage To Your Kitchen Cabinets With These Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>High quality materials and finishing methods are key to helping kitchen cabinets withstand wear, tear, and damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event that moisture does compromise your cabinets, N-Hance can restore them with professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhance.com\/jocokansas\/service-category\/cabinet-refinishing\/\">kitchen cabinet refinishing<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To Prevent Moisture From Damaging Kitchen Cabinets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it can be helpful to know what can cause moisture damage to kitchen cabinets. Here are some of the most common culprits:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flooding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in humidity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaks from appliances, waterlines, or sinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When wood has been in contact with moisture and lasting damage has occurred, the tell-tale sign is swelling of the wood. They key is to act quickly if and when moisture damage happens, so here are some of the other signs of moisture damage to watch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noticeable peeling of the cabinet finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The joints or finish of the cabinets has a cracked appearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any unusual changes in color\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When cabinet doors won\u2019t close properly\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinet doors rub or catch, and don\u2019t fit as they should<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible water rings or stains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling, expanding, or warping of the wood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better than treating water damage with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhance.com\/jocokansas\/service-category\/cabinet-refinishing\/\">kitchen cabinet refinishing<\/a> is to prevent it from happening. Here are some simple tips to help protect your kitchen cabinets:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t lay wet rags or towels over cabinet doors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to keep humidity and temperatures consistent and level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If spills or leaks occur, wipe them up immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your cabinets and your kitchen well ventilated, especially when working with high heat or steam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a dehumidifier if you need one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service appliances and water fixtures to help minimize the risk of leaks or flooding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing In Johnson County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If moisture does come in contact with your kitchen cabinets, the first and most important step is to identify and stop the source of the moisture. After that, assess the damage, dry out your cabinets, and make necessary repairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a wise move to have a team of professionals on your side\u2014like N-Hance for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhance.com\/jocokansas\/service-category\/cabinet-refinishing\/\">kitchen cabinet refinishing<\/a>. 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