{"id":1862684,"date":"2023-04-21T12:17:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1862684"},"modified":"2023-05-10T10:06:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:06:38","slug":"homemade-degreaser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/homemade-degreaser\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Homemade Degreaser"},"content":{"rendered":"You've been cooking for hours, the kitchen is sweltering, the stove has to cool down and dinner is ready. You had been dying to try that time-consuming, multi-step recipe, but now you're zoomed in on every oil splatter and grease stain<\/a> across, well, everything. You tell yourself you'll just clean it up after you eat, but then morning comes and those splatters and stains have crusted over. Whoops.\r\n\r\nEnter, the homemade degreaser. Making a degreaser out of products you already have in your home gives you the peace of mind that you know exactly what's in the solution. Products like vinegar and baking soda are part of vintage cleaning hacks<\/a> for a reason\u2014they're time-tested, effective products sans mystery chemicals and intimidating warning labels.\r\n\r\nLet's bring back the simplicity of mixing your own cleaning solutions and scour those tough grease spots away. (Just remember to never mix these cleaning products<\/a>.)\r\n

Before You Start<\/h2>\r\nIf you've ever mopped a floor before sweeping it, you'll know what we mean when we say it's important to remove crumbs and clear your work area before degreasing. Make sure all your other dishes are cleaned and put away. Remove any kitchen decor, olive oil bottles, salt cellars or knife blocks you have near your stove. Remove any crumbs or caked-on food from your pots, pans and stove top that can easily come up with a damp paper towel or kitchen rag.\r\n

How to Make Your Own Homemade Degreaser<\/h2>\r\n\"Homemade\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n