Every housewife tries to maintain perfect cleanliness in the kitchen. But sometimes you don’t get around to cleaning the furniture, shelves, and cabinets. And fat settles and grows on them. Dealing with pollution is becoming more and more difficult. There are several ways to help get rid of fat deposits with the least amount of time and effort. Each method is selected depending on the material of the furniture.
Household chemicals
Kitchen sets are made from natural wood, plastic, chipboard and MDF. Surface care techniques vary.
Chipboard and MDF
To remove grease from these surfaces, use the following cleaning compounds:
- liquid soap;
- dish gels;
- glass cleaner.
If the fat cannot be removed, they resort to stronger household chemicals, but only after studying the composition of the product.
Commonly used drugs:
- "Shumanit" - cream;
- "Muscle"
- "Silit Beng anti-fat."
After removing the fat, problem areas are washed with water and then wiped dry.
Do not use alcoholic liquids, concentrated acids, alkalis and solvents, or abrasive powders.
Natural wood
Special preparations for wood are used, and even then with caution. These are the following compositions:
- “Presto clean” - napkins;
- "Danish Oil" - restorative oil;
- "Wood Reviver".
Other means are also possible, but without acetone and silicone components, which provoke aging of the wood and destruction of the varnish layer.
After cleaning, wax or polish is applied to the set. To avoid damaging the wood, all kitchen furniture is cleaned with chemicals once a month.
Plastic
The choice of products is more varied, since plastic is resistant to moisture. But there are still some restrictions, since an incorrectly selected detergent composition can affect the color of the headset.
To remove fresh greasy stains, use window or dishwashing products. For older people - stronger pastes, gels, sprays.
Cleaning products for plastic furniture:
- "Edelweiss";
- "Comet"
- "Bref"
- "Mr. Proper."
Algorithm for carrying out work for furniture of any type:
- The problem area is washed with warm water.
- The product begins to be applied from the top shelf.
- The drug is left for 20–30 minutes.
- The remains are washed off with a clean napkin.
- Wash again with water.
- It is possible to repeat the process.
Before cleaning the kitchen from grease deposits, the product is applied to a small area of furniture. This is how the reaction of the plastic to the drug is checked.
Steam cleaner
Another way to remove grease stains from kitchen furniture is to use a steam cleaner. The furniture is not only cleaned, but also disinfected. Suitable for any kitchen material. Under the influence of high temperature, even old fat melts. And it is not difficult to remove it from the surface. The method is safe. The surface does not deteriorate. There are no allergic reactions.
Traditional methods
These methods are popular because the ingredients are always at hand, are safe to use, and do an excellent job of cleaning kitchen furniture from grease.
Soda and laundry soap
Prepare a mixture of water, baking soda and grated soap. Apply to shelves, cabinets, countertops. Waiting time - 15 minutes. The composition is washed off with a damp washcloth. This method is not suitable for glossy and varnished surfaces due to possible scratches.
Soda and vegetable oil
To obtain a slurry, combine soda and oil in a 2:1 ratio. The composition is applied to grease stains and rubbed with a sponge. After waiting 15 minutes, wipe the lubricated surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge.
Soda and water
At the first stage, the stains are moistened with warm water, which softens the fat. Then soda slurry is applied to the area. After rubbing the mixture, wait 5–10 minutes. The composition is removed with a soft sponge.
Salt
A tablespoon of salt is dissolved in a liter of warm water. Dampen a soft cloth and wipe off greasy surfaces. The procedure is repeated many times.
Ammonia
Dissolve 1 tbsp in a liter of water. l. drug. The surfaces are treated with a sponge. Wait 1-2 minutes and wipe the walls with a damp washcloth.
A spray bottle is suitable for processing.
Water, vinegar, alcohol
The ingredients are mixed in a ratio of 2:1:1. Add a couple of drops of essential oils. Spraying is carried out with a spray bottle. Waiting time for results is 15 minutes. Residues are removed with a damp sponge.
These are not the only compositions that will make kitchen units, shelves and cabinets cleaner and more attractive. And most importantly, greasy stains, dust and soot collectors will disappear. Do not forget the safety rules when working with household chemicals, and it is also important to ventilate the kitchen after using store-bought and folk remedies.
