That headline is mostly fine—you can make a simple, effective degreaser at home. Just don’t expect it to outperform heavy-duty commercial products on extreme grease.
Here’s a practical recipe that actually works:
🧴 Simple Homemade Degreaser
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup White vinegar
- 1–2 drops dish soap
🧪 How it works
- Vinegar breaks down light grease and mineral residue
- Dish soap lifts and removes oil
👉 Together, they handle everyday kitchen grease well
🧼 How to use
- Mix ingredients in a spray bottle
- Spray on greasy surface (stove, counters, tiles)
- Let sit 1–2 minutes
- Wipe clean with a cloth
🟡 For stronger grease (upgrade)
Add:
- 1 tablespoon Baking soda
👉 Helps scrub tougher buildup (use as a paste)
⚠️ What to avoid
- Don’t use on:
- Natural stone (granite, marble)
- Unsealed wood
- ❌ Never mix vinegar with bleach
👉 Produces dangerous fumes
❌ What the headline exaggerates
- “Forget all chemicals” ❌ (these are still chemicals, just milder ones)
- “Works on everything” ❌
✔️ Bottom line
A vinegar + soap mix is a simple, effective degreaser for everyday use—cheap, safe, and good enough for most kitchen cleaning.
If you tell me what you’re trying to clean (oven, stovetop, greasy pans), I can give you the best method for that specific job.
