Grease on Cabinets

HAVE YOU TRIED ANYTHING WITH DEGREASER IN IT? The Works?
Spic & Span?
Steel wool-rubbed easliy over them?
Pledge?
Shout gel with the scrubber top
lemon oil
Greased Lightning
Murphy's Oil Soap.
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AWSOME CLEANER from dollar tree
Orange Glo
Simple Green!
goo gone
Thunder Blast -dollar stores

Spray N Wash straight from the can. I sprayed it on and let it set a few seconds then took a damp sponge and the surfaces were squeaky clean. Inexpensive product and not harsh on the surfaces. Give it a try - you won't even have to use much elbow grease to remove the grease build up with spray n wash.

I FOUND THIS TOO"
"If detergent cleaning doesn't work, use a solvent -- depending on the type of finish -- to clean the wood. Solvent cleaning is the last resort to consider because it may damage the finish. Use mineral spirits or turpentine on any finish; use denatured alcohol on varnish or lacquer. Do not use alcohol on shellac or on a shellac/lacquer mixture. Working in a well-ventilated area -- outdoors is best -- apply the solvent with a rough cloth, such as burlap or an old towel. Then wipe the wood clean with another cloth. Finally, apply a commercial cleaner/conditioner, and buff the wood lightly."

& THIS

I tried my own formula. I had tried the special sprays, bleach, lemon, vinegar and the degreasers, without much luck.

I have old badly painted white wooden cabinets that were caked with cooking grease/oils. I asked myself, "What do I have that cuts grease?" Well, my eyes landed on the Dawn on my sink. Well, that's what I use for my dishes so why not give it a try. So, I got some microfiber cloths, a scrubby sponge, and the Dawn.

I set up a basin of vinegar water to rinse with, because I knew it would cut the soap. I put some Dawn on the sponge full strength, worked it into a foam and applied, it doesn't run this way either. I used the back of the sponge to work the lather around, rubbing when needed.

I let it sit for a minute then I rinsed with a microfiber cloth with the vinegar water, rubbing when needed. Do a final rinse to clean the vinegar away. Worked better than anything that I have seen. It takes some time, but, no chemical fumes. I plan on washing down the cabinets at least once a week with a good cleaning once a month. Hopefully this will prevent that build up again. Hope this helps

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I just saw the coolest tip about this on a "green housekeeping" show over the weekend. They specifically said that baking soda, vinegar, and other products can harm the finish of the cabinets, so this is what they recommend to clean away even old, caked on grease without harming the finish.

Put a moistened sponge in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Note: Be sure to wear rubber gloves, as the sponge will be hot when you use it.

Spray the cabinets with an Orange Glo type of cleaner (they specified using a cleaner with orange or lemon oil). Wipe it down with the hot, moist sponge. It's supposed to remove all grease without damaging the finish of your cabinets. Just reheat the sponge as needed to get the job done.

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Try Murphy's wood soap. That's what I always use.

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Try a little 409 cleaner and if that doesn't work there is a product called Mean Green Degreaser. I find it at Family Dollar or any major grocery store.

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If it has soaked into the cabinet wood, I don't think that anything can get it out........you could try putting baby oil on all of your cabinets and see if that helps it at least look better.......I work with a comapany that has some pretty good products that are really good and I could talk to you about those, but I don't know if even the best one could get it out of the wood.....Good luck....if push comes to shove, paint them all. Our company have environmentally safe for the home and kids products. Give me an email if you're interested. There are no toxins or chemicals in the products that are poison......they don't even have child proof lids because it's not poison. And they work great from hand lotion to cleaning aids, even makeup!

have you tried baking soda, for a large stain, use about a cup of it, mix with some vinegar it don't matter really what kind..than maybe 1/4cup of water..mix...and kind hopefully its a paste, dip a scubbing sponge and cover entire area with the paste...let sit for a bit...and wipe clean with water. Usually works for us. We also had to use lemon juice...that works well, but bleaches..if none of that works, you might have to call an expert on refinishing. Good Luck!

Skin So Soft bath oil by Avon will take it off. I am in the habit now of using it once a month or so to wipe the kitchen cupboards down when I dust now. Gets build ups off and makes them easier for normal wipe offs. I also takes tar off of cars, keeps the bugs away when outside during spring, summer, and fall, and if you check it has about 100 different uses. In fact it will take gum out of hair.

Try Shaklee Basic H. You can actually use it straight for heavy duty or dilute it for everyday cleaning....and here's the best part....NO CHEMICALS NO POISONOUS INGREDIENTS!!!! livingwithsolutions.com
I'm telling you there is NOTHING out there that is any better. Good Luck
S.

Hi, I've found that Goo Gone works well to take grease out of clothes. Seems like it would work on cabinets too. I would try that. Good luck! :)

I use Murphy's oil soap , it removes grease and leaves a pleasant smell.Won't hurt wood at all either.

Shaklee's Basic H2 will clean ANYTHING, but is especially good on grease stains. Plus, it's non-toxic so no nasty added chemicals.

I'm actually a distributor and can send you a sample if you'd like to try it! Just let me know!

http://shaklee.net/carriebarta

I'm a Windex girl! Windex on everything for surface stains, sticky stuff anything that needs cleaned!

Try a little paint thinner - mineral spirits not lacquer thinner. Try it in a unnoticed corner to make sure it doesn't remove the finish.

God Bless,

S.

Try a solution of Dawn dish soap and warm water. The Dawn should cut the grease.
K.

Try Goo Gone, it might work.

try TSP - Tri Sodium Phosphate. when we were remodeling our kitchen, it was recommended for cleaning the walls and cabinets. it's a powder that you mix with water. it's probably not the greenest, most non-toxic product out there, but it definitely works great. i found ours at oakley paint and glass in cincy; couldn't find it at home depot or lowe's, but i didn't ask, either. i think specialty paint stores would have it for sure.

get "simple green' spray it where the grease is & wait 5-10 minutes then wipe it off.

Try greased lightening. It works wonders and can be found in most dollar stores. I hope it works good luck.

I don't know if you have varnished cabinets, painted cabinets... have you tried Murphy's Oil Soap?