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The Best Degreaser Spray For Cleaning Up Greasy Messes
Bacon is a favorite at our house, and it’s what inspired me to start searching for the best degreaser spray in the first place. My stove at home has a cast iron griddle built into the center, and while it’s great for cooking bacon, the process tends to make a greasy mess of my stovetop.
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I knew I needed a grease cutting cleaner that would pack a punch, so I did some research to see what I could find. Luckily, I eventually came up with a great formula for a homemade degreaser spray powered by grease-fighting citrus!
What’s In This Citrus Degreaser Spray?
The formula for this spray couldn’t be simpler, and it starts with arguably one of the best grease-cutting cleaners you can keep on hand: lemon essential oil. A compound called limonene gives lemon oil its grease-cutting power.
Once you combine lemon oil with a bit of baking soda and Castile soap for added cleaning power, you’ll end up with the best degreaser spray around! Greasy kitchen messes won’t know what hit them.
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Learn how to make this homemade citrus degreaser spray at home below.
How To Make A Homemade Citrus Degreaser Spray
Ingredients:
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 Tbsp baking soda
- 2 tsp Castile soap
- 20 drops lemon essential oil
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Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together in a spray bottle.
Spray the mixture on greasy messes and wipe with a damp sponge or cloth (microfiber works wonderfully!) Once the surface is clean, shine it up with a dry microfiber cloth.
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Plus, I’ve got my favorite amber spray bottles! And don’t forget to grab some of our ultra-absorbent microfiber cleaning cloths – they’re gentle on stone surfaces while giving you that streak-free shine.
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I’ve been thrilled with the results I get from using this citrus degreaser on my stovetop, kitchen cabinets, countertops, and other areas where greasy messes abound. Dave has even used it to remove a greasy spot from the upholstery in his truck, and as an added bonus, it left his whole truck smelling fresh and clean!
Do you have any tips for cleaning greasy messes?
DIY Citrus Degreaser Spray
Equipment
- 1 16 oz dark spray bottle
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 Tbsp baking soda
- 2 tsp Castile soap
- 20 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in the spray bottle and shake gently to blend.
- To use, just spray it on the greasy mess and wipe with a damp sponge or microfiber cloth. Shine the clean surface with a dry cloth.
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