How to Get Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets

Remove grease from kitchen cabinets with a citrus cleaner.

While kitchen countertops are normally wiped daily--and, often, several times a day--the wiping of kitchen cabinets may not happen quite so regularly, as this isn't considered a daily task in many households. So, when grease splatters from everyday cooking, it begins to buildup on the kitchen cabinets over time, becoming hardened. Hardened grease can be difficult to remove, necessitating the use of an acid-containing cleaning agent, such as a citrus cleaner, to soften the grease.

Things You'll Need

• Rags
• Rubber gloves
• Citrus cleaner
• Sponge
• Cloths

Instructions

1. Lay rags below cabinets or on countertops to catch any runoff from the citrus cleaner. Put on rubber gloves.

2. Spray the citrus cleaner onto the cabinets. Allow the cleaner to soften the grease for five minutes.

3. Place a damp sponge into a microwave, and heat for 30 seconds on high. Wipe the cabinets with the heated sponge. The heat from the sponge will further soften the grease, facilitating easier removal. Rinse the sponge in hot water regularly, as you remove the grease. If needed, reheat the sponge as you clean the rest of the cabinets.

4. Wipe the cabinets dry with a clean cloth to remove any leftover residue.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply the citrus cleaner to a hidden area of the cabinets first to ensure it does not discolor or fade the finish.

References

• Danny Lipford: Removing Grease From Kitchen Cabinets

Resources

• Apartment Therapy: Five Things We Never Think To Clean In The Kitchen