the cooking grease is on the walls, the cabinets and the counters.we have tried different degreasers but nothing seems to be working. any suggestions?
2007-01-07 14:05:34 · 12 answers · asked by vinnieew 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
steam heat will remove . then clean them with borax and bakeing soda an vinger or a mild cleaner not unless you what to diinfect if real good bleach but steam it frist
2007-01-07 14:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Susan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best de-greaser I've ever found is Greased Lightening. I had to use it on the cabinets in my home to remove built up grease and also tobacco residue.
It's safe on all surfaces & doesn't require a lot of what I'd call elbow grease - energy.
One thing though - the walls in your kitchen. Are they painted with semi-gloss or flat paint? If it's a flat paint, you should be careful applying any cleaner because it can soak into your sheet rock. You may need to consider repainting the walls but apply Kilz first to seal any stains - then paint.
One answerer suggested Bar Keepers Friend. I use it also & it is wonderful on stainless steel but I wouldn't recommend on wood or walls. It would work really well on counter tops but then so does Greased Lightening.
Good luck!
2007-01-08 05:54:57 · answer #2 · answered by sweet_tea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cabinet Grease Remover (for painted cabinets) recipe
1/4 cup baking soda
1 cup ammonia
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 gallon warm water
Press a hot, damp cloth against grease deposits until they soften. Wash cabinets with a sponge and the above solution. Rinse off with a clean sponge and water. Wipe cabinets completely dry.
2007-01-07 23:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem once and I used Parson's Lemon scented Ammonia all purpose cleaner. It worked fantastic!!! It is strong. So you'll need the window open or fan blowing. But it can be used on woodwork and walls. It can be used diluted or full strength. It'll get through that grease in no time. And it's CHEAP!!!!
2007-01-08 00:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it's my new house, I would get the cabinets changed. Grease built up over the years will not be easy to clean out and can stay really yakky ! and I won't be able to put up with it. Get the pros to come and do the walls ?
2007-01-07 22:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by PikC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a cleanser not everyone has caught onto yet it is the only one I buy now and trust me I have tried all of them, it's called 'BAR KEEPERS FRIEND' and you will find it right next to other powder clensers like comet and ajax but this dosn't contain bleach, and is a fine powder so it doesn't scratch glassware or counter tops and very little effort.
2007-01-07 23:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by evie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might try Fantastik or Simple Green. Try it on a spot that you cannot see to make sure it doesn't damage the surface. Murphy's Oil Soap also works well on wood cabinets.
2007-01-07 22:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called "Oil Eater" that is great for this. It is considered to be non-toxic, so it should be safer to have around your kids (though I still wouldn't leave it around for them to drink). I found this product at Costco, but I am sure other places carry it. It's a spray bottle similar to that of 409. It also is great at getting crayon off almost any surface.
2007-01-08 00:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by christiangirl67 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purple Power, you will find it at an automotive store and it is very caustic, so only use in good ventilation, and wear gloves. It isn't made for "home" cleaning, but works great
2007-01-07 22:21:11 · answer #9 · answered by sunny_day_grl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut a lemon in half, dip it in salt and scrub! Worked for me and it's safe around kids and pets. Good Luck.
2007-01-08 01:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋