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How to Clean:
- Mix baking soda with water to create a thick paste.
- Apply the paste to greasy spots and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Gently scrub with a sponge in circular motions.
- Wipe away with a damp cloth and dry the area.
🔹 Tip: Baking soda also helps neutralize odors!
3. White Vinegar Solution (For Heavy Oil Buildup)
Best for: Tiles, painted walls, and glass surfaces
✔ Vinegar’s acidity cuts through oil and grease easily.
What You Need:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup warm water
- A spray bottle
- A microfiber cloth
How to Clean:
- Mix equal parts vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle.
- Spray the solution directly onto the greasy area.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes to break down the grease.
- Wipe with a clean microfiber cloth.
- Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
🔹 Tip: If the vinegar smell is too strong, add a few drops of lemon juice to the mixture!
4. Magic Eraser (For Stubborn Grease on Walls & Cabinets)
Best for: Painted walls, tiles, and laminate cabinets
✔ A Magic Eraser works like a gentle sandpaper, removing grease without harsh chemicals.
What You Need:
- A damp Magic Eraser
How to Clean:
- Dampen the Magic Eraser with water.
- Gently rub the greasy areas until the stain disappears.
- Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
🔹 Tip: Don’t scrub too hard on painted walls—it may remove some paint!
5. Cornstarch (For Absorbing Fresh Grease Stains)
Best for: Wallpapered and painted walls
✔ Cornstarch absorbs fresh oil stains without water, making it great for delicate surfaces.
What You Need:
- Cornstarch
- A dry cloth or paper towel
How to Clean:
- Sprinkle cornstarch directly onto the fresh grease stain.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the oil.
- Wipe away with a dry cloth.
🔹 Tip: Works great for wallpapered surfaces where liquid cleaners might cause damage.
Preventing Grease Buildup in the Future
✔ Use a splatter screen – When frying, use a splatter guard to reduce oil spray.
✔ Clean walls weekly – Wipe down walls regularly with a damp cloth to prevent buildup.
✔ Ventilate your kitchen – Use the range hood or open windows while cooking.
✔ Apply a grease-resistant coating – Some kitchen wall paints are designed to repel oil!
Final Thoughts
Keeping your kitchen walls grease-free doesn’t have to be a challenge! With dish soap, vinegar, baking soda, or cornstarch, you can quickly remove oil stains and restore your kitchen’s freshness. Try these methods today and enjoy a cleaner, brighter kitchen!
Have you tried any of these cleaning hacks? Let me know which method worked best for you! 🏡✨
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