How to Clean Grease

Grease build-up can be especially difficult to clean and it requires daily maintenance. 

For those of you who have a backsplash, you know, the one you throw a piece of spaghetti at to determine if it’s done! 

Well, that backsplash can become just as greasy as the stovetop.   

While it is recommended to clean the stovetop and backsplash after washing the dishes, sometimes you’re just not in the mood, right?  One day you notice these pearl-like dots on the backsplash and decide to clean it.  Unfortunately, the grease just doesn’t come off. 

Here’s a tip: Take some white vinegar and either place it in a spray bottle or put some in a small bowl and with a clean rag scrub the grease off.  It does work.  You can clean the backsplash, the stove vent, the stove and grates, walls, and ceiling. 

Now that you have effectively removed the grease, the best rule of thumb is to clean the stove and the surrounding area at least once a week.  In this way, the grease will not become so unmanageable that you will waste several hours scrubbing it off.  Just use dish soap and water, and it can easily be wiped off on a daily basis or whenever you cook.  

Grease inside the stove is another matter. You may need to utilize specific cleaning agents for that.  However, if you want to clean “green,” this will require weekly maintenance.   

You can take out the shelves and scrub them with Brillo or a hard bristled brush (if they are really grimy), or you can clean them with vinegar as well, and then leave them to soak in plain water in the kitchen sink.  

Always read the directions when using any type of cleansing agent inside your stove and broiler.  Remember to keep the room well-ventilated, and leave the stove and broiler doors open while the cleaning agent is working its magic.  

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