This DIY Degreaser Spray Cleans Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

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After years of cooking, grease and dirt tends to build up on your kitchen cabinet doors. Learn how to make your own degreaser spray that easily cleans grease from your cabinets and make your space sparkle.

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Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup of water

  • 2 Tbsp. of Castile soap

  • 10 drops of orange essential oil

  • Soft cleaning cloth

  • Hand or bath towel (optional)

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1. Make the degreaser spray

Mix all ingredients in a clean spray bottle and store for cleaning greasy kitchen cabinets or counter tops.

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2. Spray kitchen cabinets liberally

Shake the spray before using. Clean one cabinet at a time to keep clean up to a minimum. Spray each cabinet liberally with the DIY degreaser spray.

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Tip

To keep the mess from dripping all over your countertops or floors, place a towel underneath the cabinet you are cleaning at the time.

3. Let the degreaser sit

Depending on how thick or set-in the grease or dirt on your cabinets is, you may want to let the degreaser sit for a minute or two.

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4. Wipe with a cloth

Use a clean cloth to wipe up the cleaner from the cabinets.

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Warning

Do not use an abrasive sponge to clean your kitchen cabinets. They can scratch the wood or paint on your cabinet doors.

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Your kitchen cabinets should now be grease- and dirt-free with minimal work. It is recommended that you degrease your kitchen cabinets every 1 - 2 months to prevent them from getting worn and keep them looking like new!

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