Ingredient Swaps

Yes, you can plunge a kitchen sink with a cup plunger—seal the drain, block the twin bowl, and avoid chemical cleaners.

Yes, Pledge furniture polish can be used on many finished cabinets, but brand and finish rules apply.

Yes, you can use Pine-Sol in the kitchen for hard, nonporous surfaces; keep it away from food and rinse any food-contact areas.

Yes, Microban-branded cleaners fit kitchen use on hard non-porous areas, but food-contact spots need label rules and, at times, a rinse.

No, Lysol bathroom cleaner isn’t meant for kitchen food-contact areas—use a kitchen-safe spray and rinse if a bathroom product touches counters.

Yes, you can use liquid deglosser on kitchen cabinets to scuff the finish for better primer grip, but prep, ventilation, and safety gear still apply.

Yes, Liquid-Plumr is labeled safe for kitchen drains and disposals when used as directed; never mix it with other cleaners.

Yes, certain Liquid-Plumr formulas are OK for kitchen sink drains if the label says so; follow directions, don’t mix cleaners, and skip jammed disposals.

Yes, latex paint on kitchen cabinets works when you clean, sand, prime, and seal for a durable finish.

Yes, laminate in kitchens works when you manage moisture, pick water-resistant lines, and shield edges from spills and heat.