How to Clean Up After a Grease Fire

A grease fire can leave your home covered in soot and a grime that may seem impossible to clean. The key to removing the blackened residue to is clean it right way using using common household baking soda, corn starch and a little Spic and Span all purpose cleaner.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baking Soda
• Corn Starch
• Spic and Span
• Water
• Old Rags

1. Remove surface debris with a damp cloth. Any excess grease and bits of soot should be removed prior to beginning the actual cleaning process.

2. Make a paste of baking soda and cold water. Apply the paste to appliances or counter tops. Allow to set for a few minutes and remove with a clean damp cloth. Rinse the cloth often to remove sooty residue from the cloth. If it becomes too soiled, discard the cloth and use a new one.

3. Mix corn starch and water to create a solution that is milky white, but not too thick. Brush the solution onto painted surfaces and allow to dry.

4. Remove the corn starch solution with a dry cloth or soft brush. This will lift the soot off painted surfaces without doing damage to the surface.

5. Mix a strong solution of Spic and Span and apply to Oak or other wood surfaces. Allow it to dry in place. Once dry the surface will look striped from the Spic and Span. Buff with a soft cloth to remove sooty residue along with the Spic and Span.

6. Clean any other stubborn areas with Spic and Span and a small scrub brush.