Cleaning Old Greasy Kitchen Cabinets

To avoid possible damage to wood be careful not to oversaturate the surface.

Cleaning old greasy kitchen cabinets.

One of the best ways to clean greasy kitchen cabinets made of wood is with baking soda and vegetable oil. This simple and mild solution is enough to get food smudges dust and mild grease build up off of your cabinets. For the grooves that are harder to reach with my fingers i like to use an old toothbrush. Prepare your cleaning solution.

Mix 1 part coconut oil with 2 parts baking soda in a small bowl. Most cabinet types including metal plastic laminate painted wood and vinyl cabinets can be cleaned with a solution of liquid dish soap and warm water. If your cabinets are really grimy let the cleaner sit for up to 10 minutes after spraying. Finish by removing the paste with a wet cloth.

Apply the mixture to your cabinets with a cloth or sponge or as i like to do use your hands. Begin to scrape off the sticky greasy gunk. Generously spray the tops of the cabinets with your chosen heavy duty cleaner. Let it sit for a few minutes.

Dampen a clean dry cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe down greasy cabinets. All purpose orange oil cleaner. Take the paste with a toothbrush and rub it with care on the area where the grease is located. To clean a greasy cabinet with vinegar mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle.

Dish soap water most types of kitchen cabinets can be cleaned with warm water and a few drops of dish soap which has serious degreasing properties. If there s a particularly greasy or grungy spot spray just a drop or two of cleaning solution onto your cloth scrub the dirty spot and then wipe the metal dry. Start by mixing 1 2 cup of baking soda with 1 4 cup of vegetable oil to form a paste. I think it s easier to work it into all the nooks and crannies this way.

Do remove the cleaner with a final. Get some paper towels and an old credit card store card or anything with a sturdy straight edge. Then spray the cabinets with the solution and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to break down the grease. Heat a damp micro cloth in a microwave for 35 seconds then use it to quickly wipe away the grease layer.