A thin layer of grease on the kitchen cabinets can go unnoticed for a long time. It can seriously damage the wood beyond repair and you might have to remove your beloved cabinets. However, this thin grease film can be easily cleaned and you would get back your perfectly clean kitchen cabinets. To assist you, we have penned down the best tips on how to clean greasy kitchen cabinets. We would start with gentle cleaning tips then move to solutions for stubborn stains.
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Dawn Dish Soap
The first one is the most basic solution of dawn dish soap and warm water. This solution is not only effective but also saves you a lot of time. The dish soap helps to break down grease on your cabinets and restore its lost glory.
Materials:
- Dawn Dish Soap (2 tbsp)
- Warm Water (2 cups)
Instructions:
- Add 2 tablespoons of dawn dish soap to 2 cups of warm water and mix it properly to form a solution. Now grab a cloth and apply the solution on your cabinets.
- Now dip a sponge in water and clean the cabinet
- After this, use a kitchen towel to dry the surface.
White Vinegar
Distilled White Vinegar can be your perfect response to heavy grease build-up on your kitchen cabinets. The acidic nature of vinegar makes it the perfect solution to break down the grease from your cabinets in just 15-20 minutes.
Materials:
- Distilled White Vinegar
- Paper Towel
Instructions:
- Soak the paper towel in vinegar and use it to wipe off the grease on your cabinets.
- Let the vinegar sit for 15-20 minutes so that it removes the smallest grease particles.
- Use a damp sponge to wipe the surface.
- Now grab a kitchen towel to thoroughly dry the area.
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Baking Soda
Baking soda can be the perfect product to clean greasy kitchen cabinets. As the abrasive nature of baking soda will help to breakdown tougher grease stains.
Materials:
- Baking Soda
- Water
Instructions:
- Make a paste by mixing baking soda and water.
- Now use an old toothbrush to apply the mixture and scrub the surface.
- Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and let baking soda breakdown the grease film.
- Grab a damp sponge to wipe the cabinet.
- Now use a towel to wipe and dry the surface.
Magic Cleaner
If you have painted cabinets then using the above-mentioned methods might damage the paint on your cabinets. In this case, Magic Cleaner would come handy as it works perfectly on painted cabinets too. Just spray the solution on your cabinets and let it sit for a while then wipe the surface using a clean cloth.
Restore Shine
The shine of your cabinet might have taken a toll due to the build-up of grease for a long time. Thus, once you are done with cleaning, use a clean cloth and apply mineral oil on the cabinets and you would get your shiny cabinets back in no time.
The perfect solution is to clean your greasy cabinets regularly to prevent heavy grease stains on your cabinets.
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