Wipe down the cabinets with the damp rag to wipe away the grease. To treat tough-to-remove greasy areas, dab the sponge into a bowl of pure baking soda so that the baking soda coats the bottom of the sponge, then scrub at the greasy areas until they come clean. Fill a bucket with equal parts vinegar and warm water.

Dampen a clean, dry cloth with undiluted white vinegar, and wipe down greasy cabinets. Rinse your cloth with warm water, wring out most of the moisture, and use it to rinse the cabinetry. Dry the damp surfaces with a paper towel, but note any still-sticky spots that need a do-over.

Rinse the paste off with clean water and dry with a clean towel. You can also put baking soda on a wet sponge and scrub the stain. Use a soft toothbrush or nylon-bristle scrub brush so you won't scratch the cabinet surface. Now that you know how to clean wood cabinets, be sure to protect them from future stains.