The Way to Remove Greasy Residue From Kitchen Cabinets

If you cook a lot, touch with your cupboards with unwashed hands transfer into a home in which the former residents didn’t wash the kitchen often enough, you might find yourself faced with greasy, dirty kitchen cabinets. Even the cooking sprays used on baking pans can leave behind a dirty movie. It is not essential to use harsh or expensive substances to wash away the residue, but — green cleaners can also cut through rough grime.

Wood Cabinets

Mix 1 cup dishwashing liquid with 2 cups water. Instead, dilute oil soap according to the package instructions.

Dip a sponge into the suds or oil-soap alternative and wipe down the cupboards, being careful not to get the wood overly wet. The less water, the better.

Wet a soft, white cloth with water and wring out any excess. Wipe the cupboards with the fabric to remove the soap.

Dampen a sponge with water, squeeze out the excess and include enough undiluted white vinegar to keep the sponge damp but not wet. Wipe the cabinets from the management of the grain to reduce through any remaining grease and grime.

Dry the cupboards quickly with paper towels or a soft, white fabric.

Painted Wood or Metal Cabinets

Dampen a sponge with water, squeeze out the excess and pour on sufficient undiluted white vinegar or ammonia to keep the sponge damp but not wet. If you are using ammonia, open all of the kitchen windows and put on a pair of rubber gloves.

Wipe the cupboards, scrubbing gently in a circular motion.

Dry the cupboards quickly with paper towels or a soft, white fabric.

Make a baking-soda glue made with 1/4 cup baking soda and enough water to make the glue spreadable but not runny.

Dip a damp sponge into the baking-soda glue and gently scrub away any remaining grease stains.

Dampen a white fabric with water and wipe away any leftover paste.

Dry the cabinets quickly with paper towels or a soft, white fabric.

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