Baking soda is a mild abrasive and natural deodorizer, making it useful for cleaning grease in many parts of the home. While it won’t magically dissolve heavy grease on its own, preparing it correctly makes it much more effective.
Baking Soda Removes Grease from All These Areas—Here’s the Best Way to Prepare It
If you’re struggling with stubborn grease in your kitchen, baking soda can help lift it without harsh chemicals.
What you’ll need:
- ½ cup baking soda
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (enough to make a thick paste)
- A few drops of dish soap (optional, but boosts grease-cutting power)
How to use it:
- Mix the baking soda and warm water into a thick paste.
- Add a few drops of dish soap if you’re tackling heavy grease.
- Spread the paste over the greasy surface.
- Let it sit for 10–20 minutes.
- Scrub gently with a sponge or soft brush.
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry.
Works well on:
- Stove tops
- Oven doors and interiors
- Range hoods and filters
- Kitchen countertops (avoid unsealed natural stone)
- Pots and pans with baked-on grease
- Microwave interiors
- Sink surfaces
A few precautions:
- Avoid using baking soda on aluminum cookware for extended periods, as it can discolor the metal.
- Don’t scrub delicate or highly polished surfaces aggressively, since baking soda is mildly abrasive.
- Test on a small hidden area first if you’re unsure whether a surface is safe to clean this way.
For especially thick, baked-on grease, you may need to repeat the process or use a dedicated degreaser, as baking soda alone may not remove years of accumulated residue.
