The greasy residue left behind by our favourite fried dishes is a nuisance. Clean the greasy parts in your oily kitchen, including your pantry doors, microwave, cooktop, backsplash, oven, overhead exhaust, and more, to give your oily kitchen a fresh new look. Cleaning appliances and surfaces without scrubbing or harsh chemicals is something we learned from some of the most organised individuals we know. Here, they explain how to get rid of oil in a novel way.
Doors to the Refrigerator.
Spotty cabinet doors are a sure sign that you don’t clean them after every vegetable stir-fry. The writer of Simply Clean, Becky Rapinchuk, offers a simple approach for removing old oil spatter. Mix either one or two teaspoons of Castile detergent or dish liquid with warm water in a mixing basin and stir. Pour soapy water over a fresh microfiber cloth and wring until the fabric is almost dry. After wiping along the grain of the wood, use a dry towel to finish the cleaning process. No more splotches!
Microwave
Rapinchuk also demonstrated an ingenious way to remove oil from your microwave while also filling your home with a delicious aroma. Add 3 to 4 mugs of hot water to a glass dish, along with one lemon’s worth of lemon pieces. Microwave the bowl for 3 to 5 minutes, just until the water reaches boiling point. Close the door of the microwave for several minutes to let steam attack any oil or filth that has adhered to the inside. After removing the glass bowl, remove the plate and wash it by hand. Clean the microwave’s inside using a damp cloth. Use white vinegar or an all-purpose cleaner to spritz the microwave’s inside walls if necessary. Dry off and then put back the glass plate. It’s safe to assume that the microwave is as good as new after this repair. Are you ready to go back to work with it? Get your hands on some of our favourite microwave dinners.
Backsplash
This one will need the use of yet another lemon. All-natural cleaning is the finest approach to a spotless backsplash as per Debra Johnson, a household cleaning specialist with Merry Maids. A spray bottle is the best way to apply the juice of a single lemon, she says, being sure to eliminate the pulp and seeds. There’s no better way to remove the oil stains than with lemon. Allow to rest for several minutes after spraying on grease. A moist cloth is all that is needed to remove the stains.
Overhead Exhaust with a Filter
It’s time to put on your rubber gloves and take on that stubborn oil residue. Housekeeping expert Melissa Maker, writer of Clean My Space, says there are two techniques to eliminate harmful collected oil from the exhaust. In order to get rid of any remaining odour, replace the filter and immerse it in a pail of hot water and oxygen bleach for around 20 minutes. Allow it to rise and dry off before slicing into it. Use an enzyme cleanser, such as Krud Kutter, and any vegetable-based cleaner to remove grease and grime from the overhead exhaust. “Put it on the surface and let it sit,” Maker explains. Enzymes break down grease and oil once they have had time to accomplish their job. ” Remove dirt and grime by wiping the surface with a dry towel. Baking soda and dishwashing liquid mixed using 20 sprays of extracts and essential oil create an efficient DIY degreaser. Essential oil d-limonene aids in removing tough grease from surfaces. A moist sponge may be used to scrape the surface once the mixture has been applied. Wipe with a microfiber towel after thoroughly rinsing. Using this homemade degreaser on your cooktop and surrounding countertop area is a great way to get rid of stubborn oil and grime.