My pantry buy doubles as a cleaner – it dissolves stuck-on grease & is perfect for cleaning the top of kitchen cabinets
A CLEANING fan has shared a common pantry buy that’s tough on grease.
The handy product also helps them clean other surfaces, like their kitchen cabinets.
Redditor Scottybt50 shared the cleaning hack in a viral post.
They explained that the trick to cutting through grease is to dissolve the oils in it.
“Oil dissolves oil, spray or wipe down with vegetable/olive/other oil to liquify the solidified grease and dust mix,” they said.
After the oil has properly broken down the grease, cleaning around the home is a breeze.
“Wipe most of it off with a cloth or paper towel,” they advised.
“Finish by wiping down with hot soapy water or some general cleaning spray to take off the remnants.”
While a fellow Redditor struggled to clean the top of their kitchen cabinets with grease on it, they explained that cleaning solutions, like Pine Sol, didn’t work.
“The top of my kitchen cabinets have a layer of grease with dust stuck in it. How can I clean it?” they asked.
Instead, the cleaning expert recommended trying the oil method out.
Many who were more experienced in cleaning agreed that the trick works wonders.
“This is the way!” said one commenter.
“This IS the way. You don’t even need elbow grease, it just comes right off,” said another.
“Came here to say this!” said a third.
Others shared alternative ways to get rid of stubborn grease stains.
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“Personally I like to use glass cleaner,” said one commenter.
“Sounds strange but the ammonia is a powerful degreaser and dries quickly which limits any damage to the wood.
“I’d be especially careful if the top of the cabinet is made of chipboard as excessive moisture will sink in and swell.”
“I have cleaned this exact gunk back in college when I moved into a sublet. You need mineral oil and sturdy paper towels,” said another.
“The oil helps dissolve the deposits and gets it nice and clean. Once the gunk is gone, use some isopropyl alcohol for getting things nice and fresh.”