How to make worn wooden cabinets look better without replacing them

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Using Dawn power wash or degreasers for buildup
2. 2
   Applying wood repair markers to cover dings and scuffs
3. 3
   Using pledge and a microfiber towel
4. 4
   Using Murphy's oil soap
5. 5
   Using Howard's Restor-A-Finish for worn stain areas
6. 6
   Scrubbing with a plastic scraper or toothbrush
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   Scraping parts off with an Xacto knife
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   Removing panels and hardware, applying chemical or orange-based stripper with a brush, scraping off with a spatula, applying a new stain, and finishing with polyurethane
9. 9
   Using dish soap, warm water, a soft microfiber cloth, and changing the water regularly
10. 10
    Squeezing each part dry immediately with a clean towel
11. 11
    Letting surfaces sit in soapy water instead of immediately scrubbing aggressively
12. 12
    Using TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) to cut through grease on particleboard cabinets
13. 13
    Using a warm iron with a microfiber cloth over the stain to draw out trapped moisture
14. 14
    Warm Water and cleaning vinegar
15. 15
    Kitchen soap and warm water
16. 16
    Baby shampoo and warm water
17. 17
    Disinfectant Wipes
18. 18
    Kitchen cleaning wipes
19. 19
    Power wash dish spray
20. 20
    Rain-x shower screen treatment
21. 21
    Tried soft soap
22. 22
    Tried a vinegar mix
23. 23
    Tried limescale remover
24. 24
    Tried generic wood products
25. 25
    Suggested contacting the manufacturer for guidance or a replacement
26. 26
    Using a toothbrush or soft artists paint brush with wood polish
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    Using an air compressor or battery-powered air blower to dislodge loose dust

In their words

Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.