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:

  1. Sprinkle coarse salt directly onto a greasy surface.

  2. Cut a lemon in half and scrub the surface, using the lemon to work the salt in.

  3. 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:

  1. Remove the filter.

  2. Submerge it in a sink of very hot water and 1 cup of baking soda.

  3. Let it soak for 30 minutes (or overnight for heavy grease).

  4. Scrub with a brush, rinse, and let it dry completely before reinstalling.

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