Kitchen Cabinets Smell Like Mold. This usually happens when the trash bag leaks and food or liquid collect in the bottom of the trash can. Mold on Kitchen Cabinets Can Become Expensive.
When smelly cabinets dont respond to gentler solutions try mixing a solution of 12 cup of rubbing alcohol into 1 pint of mineral oil. If there are no obvious leaks or water issues then a dehumidifier in the area may assist in keeping the cabinets free of the fine layer of white mold and musty scent. Wipe down with clear vinegar.
Youll want to remove the mold by scrubbing it with very mild soap mixed with water.
If your cabinets have a serious mold and mildew problem replacing them may be the best solution. Lets add a layer to it. Mix about a pint of mineral oil with 12 cup of alchol a and then. The storage space under the kitchen sink can come in handy especially in small kitchens.
