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Caring for Your Cabinet

Wood cabinets need regular care or they will dry out and deteriorate. Indoor spa cabinets should be stained twice a year, while outdoor cabinets should be stained a minimum of four times a year. It is always best to restain cabinets using the same product originally applied at the factory. Be sure to check with your manufacturer for the product you should use.

Always be sure to wash the spa cabinet thoroughly before restaining. Then allow to dry for at least one hour. It is also recommended to pre-sand the cabinet before staining in order to refresh your wood, as well as to rid the wood of mildew stains and ground-in dirt. Keep in mind that you should never stain your cabinet unless the temperature is at least 55° F.

WARNING: Wood in a water environment needs to breathe. Never seal it with varnish, shellac, or polyurethane. Once sealed, you will not be able to apply wood stains or water repellent products. Use a water borne preservative only.

Keep in mind that if you do not like the maintenance that wood cabinetry requires, many manufacturers are now offering synthetic materials for cabinetry. To learn more about synthetic cabinetry, click here.

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