Ditch the Chemicals: 6 Powerful Natural Remedies to Eliminate Kitchen Grease
3. The Natural Scrub: Lemon & Salt 🍋
Lemon cuts through grease while salt provides abrasive scrubbing power, leaving a fresh scent.
How To Use:
Sprinkle coarse salt directly onto a greasy surface.
Cut a lemon in half and scrub the surface, using the lemon to work the salt in.
Let the juice sit for 5-10 minutes, then wipe clean.
Best For: Cutting boards, stainless steel sinks, and stovetop grates.
4. The Traditional Powerhouse: Marseille Soap 🧽
A classic, plant-based soap known for its incredible degreasing properties.
How To Use:
Wet a brush or sponge and rub it directly on a bar of Marseille soap.
Scrub the greasy area, then rinse with warm water.
For tough jobs, grate the soap, mix with hot water to make a paste, and apply.
Best For: Tiled backsplashes and greasy walls.
5. The Heavy-Duty Solvent: Denatured Alcohol 🍶
(Use with caution and ventilation) Excellent for dissolving tough, sticky grease on pots and pans.
How To Use:
Dampen a cloth with denatured alcohol.
Wipe down greasy pans, range hoods, or utensils.
Rinse thoroughly with soapy water afterward.
Best For: Extreme grease on cookware and range hood filters.
6. The Deep Clean: Range Hood Filter Rescue 🧹
The range hood filter is the grease capital of your kitchen. Here’s how to restore it.
How To Clean:
Remove the filter.
Submerge it in a sink of very hot water and 1 cup of baking soda.
Let it soak for 30 minutes (or overnight for heavy grease).
Scrub with a brush, rinse, and let it dry completely before reinstalling.
