A homemade degreaser cleaner that actually works isn’t just a pipe dream–there really is one! Today I’m going to share that with you, and show you how to use it to clean even the toughest grease and grime off your cooking surfaces. Don’t go away!
Homemade Degreaser Cleaner That Works
How To Make Two-Ingredient Degreaser Cleaner
There really are only two ingredients needed for this homemade degreaser. The first one is sudsy ammonia. You do want to be careful with ammonia, because it can be toxic in the wrong applications.
Sudsy ammonia, unlike clear ammonia {which is great for windows} is cloudy. This is because it has a detergent added for extra tough cleaning jobs. That makes it perfect for degreasing!
Simply mix 1/4 cup of sudsy ammonia with 64 ounces {2 quarts} of plain water. Feel free to pour some into a spray bottle for easy spraying onto greasy surfaces. You’ll want to keep some of it in a bucket for other applications.
Degreasing A Stove Top
The spray bottle comes in really handy for cleaning up a greasy stove top! Just spray the surfaces and let it soak in for a few minutes while you do something else. Come back and use a sponge to wipe away the greasy mess.
Any really gross, baked-on messes may take a second application or a little extra elbow grease. But the homemade degreaser really makes this job so much easier.
You can also use a bucket of the homemade degreaser to clean your oven racks, stove grates, and other harder to clean surfaces. Wear rubber gloves, and dip a sponge right into the bucket of degreaser solution. Use it to scrub and wipe away gunk from racks and grates.
Homemade degreaser is also effective for greasy messes inside the microwave or on other hard, non-porous surfaces. Don’t use it on no-wax flooring; it will damage it. Try this instead!
Cautions For Homemade Degreaser
When working with ammonia, caution is imperative. The fumes are very strong, so always dilute it with water. In addition:
- NEVER mix ammonia with bleach, or any liquid that has bleach in it! Mixed together, ammonia and bleach form a poisonous gas.
- Ammonia can irritate your skin, so always wear gloves when cleaning with it.
- Don’t get ammonia into your eyes or nose–it also irritates mucous membranes.
