Q: I have been trying to help my mother-in-law clean her house. It has not been cleaned in several years. The problem is she has grease all over her cabinets oil soap did nothing, orange glo nothing, have tried several products but nothing has worked the grease remains. The cabinets are in like new condition but I have never seen so much grease, I have convinced her to replace her range hood and I have cleaned her oven. I am trying not to kill the finish (if there is any left) any suggestions?
Tip #1: I hate to admit it but the Mr. Clean magic erasers work wonders!! Best $1.88 I have ever spent. Can find them at Wally World.
Tip #2: I know it is not meant for wood but what about Dawn dish soap. It works great for taking grease off dishes you could test it on the cabinets...and some elbow grease with it.
Tip #3: Scrubbing bubbles work great. Spray on and let set. Wash
with warm water. If it is really bad you may have to do this 2x...Susan
Tip #4: Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner works great, I tried it on
my cabinets and wipes off easily. I have tried Magic Eraser before and that
does take the finish off. With years of it, you may want to remove the
cabinets first and spray the cleaner with the cabinet lying flat on
floor, that way, it soaks it in, not drip to the bottom right
away. Good luck...Lisa
Tip #5: Awesome (purchased at the dollar store or most grocers for $1) is AMAZING I had to clean house at my new husband's place...15 years worth caked on his ex wife didn't clean ANYTHING and I've been through possibly 20 bottles of Awesome on this house but it's clean...even 15 years of water stains and shower scum and some super greasy kitchen cupboards!!!...Ruthie
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