I have beat up kitchen cabinets in a house that I am rehabbing
that I am told are made out of maple. There was some mold attached to
the outside of the cabinets that appears to clean up reasonably well
with soap and water. I refinished one beat up end table with water
damage several years ago, and it turned out well, but that is the
extent of my experience. Someone told me that I should strip the
stain, and go from there. As best I can tell, the cabinets were
painted (I don't see much wood grain). They are mostly medium brown
although there does appear to be streaks of darker brown.

I don't know where to start, but if I can refinish or restain
the cabinets, I would prefer that to the expense of new cabinets.
Any help as to whether I can restore the cabinets and, if so, how to do
so would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

JD