When you are busy cooking in your kitchen each day, it will, inevitably, get dirty. Grease stains comprise much of what you will need to clean up, and they can be difficult to remove unless you have the proper tools. Here we will help you find ways to remove grease stains in your kitchen as cooking creates a lot of grease in your kitchen and it can really build up if you don’t keep on top of it.

Kitchen Cabinets

One place you might not realize grease is accumulating on is your kitchen cabinets. Typically, you are not cooking, or placing, greasy food items on your cabinets, so you may not realize that they need to be cleaned regularly. As you are busy cooking, you go in and out of your cabinets for various pots, pans, and utensils that you need.

When you do this, unknowingly, you may be transferring grease from your hands to the cabinets. Additionally, as you are cooking, grease from your stovetop may be splattering onto your cabinets, and grease can even dirty the kitchen tile floor. Here are the best ways to clean grease from your kitchen cabinets:

• Use dishwashing liquid

Dishwashing liquid is a great way of removing grease from your cabinets. In a large bowl, mix a few drops of the dishwashing liquid and water. Using a cloth, or a sponge, take the mixture and wipe your cabinets.

• Use baking soda and lemon​

Baking soda and lemon are also natural cleaning products. In a large bowl, mix 1 part baking soda and 2 parts lemon juice and water. Like the vinegar mixture, place it in a spray bottle and spray onto the cabinets. Let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe away.

• Use white vinegar and hot water​

White vinegar is a natural cleaning product and is one of the most effective kitchen cleaning hacks. The acid in the vinegar helps with cutting through the grease on the cabinets. You can put a solution of 1:1 vinegar and water in a spray bottle, then spray the solution directly on the cabinets. Let it sit for a few minutes. Then wipe the cabinets with a damp cloth to remove.

Microwave

Microwaves can get very dirty; in some homes, it is the most used kitchen appliance. The grease and grime in your microwave can feel as though it is baked on, but there is a very easy way to clean it. For this, you will want to use water and vinegar. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of vinegar.

Place the bowl in the center of the microwave and turn it on for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes is up, keep the door closed for another 2 minutes so that the steam can penetrate the grease and grime. Once the 2 minutes is up, remove the bowl and wipe down the inside of the microwave. It should be very easy to clean now!

Kitchen Backsplash

As you are cooking on the stove, grease is flying out of your pots and pans and landing all over. The main place the grease lands is your kitchen backsplash. The purpose of the backsplash is to help keep your kitchen walls as clean as possible.

Your backsplash, most likely, is made from materials that are much easier to clean than painted walls. With its location being right behind your stovetop, you want to clean your backsplash anytime you cook food.

Backsplashes are made from a variety of materials. Depending upon which material your backsplash is, there are different ways to clean it. Here are some tips:

• Slate Backsplashes​

These types of backsplashes are not, typically, sealed so it is best to use a toothbrush or a scrub brush. Before starting you should scrub a small test area to ensure that you do not damage your backsplash. You can use dishwashing liquid and warm water.

• Ceramic, Marble, or Glass Backsplashes​

For these types, you can use an all-purpose cleaner. You will want to let it sit for about 15 or 20 minutes. Then wipe with a cloth or sponge. Repeat if necessary.

• Stainless Steel Backsplashes​

It is important that you do not use a sponge, or any material, that is too abrasive. This will cause scratches to appear on your stainless steel. Use dishwashing liquid and water, and then wipe away. Afterward, follow up with a stainless-steel cleanser of your choice.

Stove-top and Oven

As you cook, your stove-top will definitely accumulate grease stains. The same goes for your oven. It is important to clean them regularly to avoid a serious accumulation of cooked-on, hard to clean grease and grime. Depending upon the style of stove-top you have, you may be able to simply wipe down without removing pieces.

However, if you have a stop-top with grates you will want to remove the grates and clean those as well. To clean your stove-top, you can mix dishwashing liquid and warm water. Let the water sit, and then wipe away. If the dishwashing liquid does not work well, you can sprinkle baking soda mixed with dishwashing liquid on the top. Again, let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe it away using a damp cloth or sponge.

The inside of your oven may be much harder to clean than your stove-top. Your oven gets very hot and often food and grease are baked onto the surface. It is recommended that you clean your stove about every 3 months if you use it regularly. Before you start cleaning your oven, you will want to remove the racks.

You can soak the racks in a mixture of dishwashing liquid and warm water. To clean the inside, you will want to blend baking soda and water to create a thick paste. Place the paste inside the oven on all surfaces staying clear of any heating elements. Let this sit for 12 hours. Once you have done that, you should take a mixture of vinegar and water and clean out the inside. The grease and grime should wipe away easily.

Keeping your kitchen clean is a huge task. With the tips in this post, you will have all the tools you will need to get rid of the grease and grime that is generated from cooking your family’s meals.