I used this today on a kitchen that I believe hasn’t been cleaned in 10-15 years and the owner frequently used a deep fryer on the counter. The cabinets looked even worse than your example, but this stuff worked like a charm. I’m so thankful you posted this video. I think you saved me hours of scrubbing. Thank you!
A little hint for landlords. Every time I went into one of my units after they came vacant I'd find grease had popped onto the walls and turned into concrete all around the area of the stove. I bought transparent contact paper from Family Dollar and wallpapered the area around the stove. Peel it off and replace it with some clean stuff. I found that any product that was strong enough to remove the grease would also remove the paint. Saved me hours of work and frustration
Another helpful thing to use for cleaning nooks and crannies are the thin bamboo skewers sold for bbq kabobs. They are sturdy enough to dig gunk out of corners, great for filling damaged screw holes, lots of uses and they don't hurt surfaces. Plus, they are cheap. Thank for the great tip.
“ I typically start with the hardest things to clean so I feel better when I get to the easy ones.” That alone was worth the price of admission. I wish my 20 year old could hear that - from anyone - and that it would sink in. Have a good one!
Thanks! That's the way I roll and it works for me. LOL- keep saying those type of things to your 20yr. old and maybe when they come back from their "view" of the "worldview" your view will have hit home to some degree. Good luck and take care, G.
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I have been trying to find a cleaner that would do that for 30 years worth of grease layered on kitchen walls. Nothing has worked so far. I went right out and bought some of this and guess what.....IT WORKS!!! FINALLY I can get this cleaned up and painted!! Thank you for sharing this!
I know this is two years after your comment but just wondering if it damaged the paint. I want to use on my moms moulding but we recently painted the walls with latex paint.
Wow, this stuff was a godsend! Maguiars wheel and tire cleaner works amazing on not just wood but also stainless steel, ceramic tile, plastic, and metal! I've never seen anything work as well on thick grease that's been caked on for many years! Definitely a great product and this was an amazingly helpful video. Thank you!
You are a lifesaver. Meguires is incredible. Thank you so much for finding this gem and for taking the time to make this video and posting it. I have been trying many different products over the years and this one is the answer. And there's very little effort. Thank you again.
GAME CHANGER!!! We bought a fixer upper as well. Short of replacing the cabinets, which isn’t an option, I was stumped. This is exactly what I was looking for when I googled ‘how to clean and restore kitchen cabinets’. You’re right, in other cabinet videos the cabinets aren’t even dirty...compared to what I’m working with!!! Thank you for sharing.
I have GOT to say, HANDS DOWN, this is the BEST video I have seen in the history of FOREVER!!! I have a house that's over 100 years old and MOST of the moldings is still original, including some around the kitchen! This video is a GODSEND! Thank you so much!
OMG! I just tried this on my kitchen cabinets today and walls today, and it really works! I searched high and low for something strong enough to remove that buildup. I appreciate this video.
@@ghostses I haven't watched the vid yet, but am reading the comments. I'm listening to my Bible study. I tried EVERYTHING on my cabinets, getting nothing to work. I had mold in the basement, so didn't use my central heating for two years. I kept forgetting about having something cooking. I burned my food a LOT and sometimes badly. No hubby to holler at me. But, then again, if I had a husband, he would fix things for us! :) Anyways, between trying to clean them in between the smoke staining, they look a fright - smh. Soon, I will find out what you used. Maybe I can still salvage them, between this and a $500 kitchen cabinet and counter makeover vid I've yet to watch here. Thank you for sharing and your ingenuity. Anglo Saxons are Blood Israel. We built our nations by Yahweh in us fulfilling His promises and while we were obedient. WHITE MEN BUILT OUR NATIONS. I LOVE OUR WHITE MEN. www..Christogenea.org
@@tracischeelk29 Your clear indifference to your health is alarming and concerning. Respiratory issues, house fire, who knows what else you didn't disclose on a random comment about kitchen cabinet cleaning. You may want to look into improving your mental health. Religion is beneficial to some and sure it can be positive, but in reading your comment, you seem more interested in promoting some racist propaganda than anything else.
Thank you for your great tip! I too have been struggling with this problem for years... And I just so happen to have a bottle of that exact McGuire's in my trunk.
I just want to let you know my house had 26 years of build-up and I've tried everything and nothing has worked but this stuff worked like a charm. Thank you so much I can be proud of my oak cabinets once again!
ghostses I tried your tire cleaner tip and OMG! I ended up cleaning my range hood, filters and greasy back splash and wow, it was quick and fabulous. I sprayed the cleaner on the filters in the trashcan, used plastic shopping as gloves and a back drop for quick disposal of the greasy trash. Thanks so much for sharing your tip. It inspired me to keep on cleaning and my kitchen is so pretty and cheerful again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Holy Smokes, that is fantastic! I am trying to clean 60-year-old kitchen cabinets that are disgusting and don't respond to anything. I am going to buy this today. This is a wonderful video. Great idea with the ruler. These cabinets I am working on have never been cleaned before. Thank you, thank you, I can't wait to try it!!
Thanks Suzanne! Try a spot to make sure it doesn't disturb the finish. Then go full tilt if it doesn't. Please let us know how it worked for you- good or bad. Take care, G.
I am so thankful I found this video. I have been restoring my parent's home that was built in 1972 and I sure can relate to the horrible greasy grime build up from years of neglect. My Mother is 89 now and continues to cook so know you understand. Like you, I had tried many products and the TSP took off the stain and varnish which is another issue I have to fix so if you know any companies that mix stain to match aged wood/varnish, I am interested. Meguiar's is so easy and for a bonus I found out the hardware on my cabinets were brass so cleaning them as I go. Feels like a new kitchen.
Very cool Sharon! Glad the video was helpful. I have no recommendations on matching the stain/varnish. Aside from that, good to hear it was helpful in solving your problems. Take care, G.
I have been trying to clean my mom's kitchen cabinets recently by the stove as they have at least a couple decades of oil and grease on the bottom and sides. I've tried baking soda and vinegar, other degreasers and nothing works to the point that everything is removed let alone without a lot of effort. I stumbled across your video this morning and I would've never thought to try something like this. Can't believe how easily it was coming off. Thank you so much. I am going to get some and try it out.
My cabinets are beautiful, dirty and about 15 years old... nothing worked until.... YOU CAME ALONG!! My cabinets look and feel squeaky clean, thank you!!
👍 Thank you for producing a video with such excellent content, editing and photography. It is extremely helpful to know what products you had tried (which many of us are probably familiar with) because it gives us a frame of reference for its power. I also really liked the fact you explained each step. I use toothpicks and barbecue skewers to get into some of the narrow angles. The close-up at the end was outstanding for showing the results. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.🥂
This product is AWESOME!! I have a house that is 75 yrs old and the 2 previous residents did nothing to keep it clean. I've tried at least 12 products to help.. THANK U SO MUCH FOR THIS! U saved me so much scrubbing work!! 💋💋💋
I AGREE Lady J! We too tried tons of stuff with little to no results. This stuff is exactly that- AWESOME! Glad I was able to show you the cure to your tough problem. Take care, G.
U can't even imagine how thankful I am right now.this stuff is magic.my cabinets over the microwave clean like nobody business. I am so thankful.keep it up
You may want to contact Meguiar's and show them your video. They may send you some product to try on other things. It's not just good for "tires and wheels" anymore. LOL You're a clever and determined man, I admire that in a guy.
I tried that once, calling a company to thank them for their product, (Bleech White) Black and White Wall tire cleaner. Hoping for a coupon, But they didn't care. They simply said, "Thanks."
@@richmellow3315: Next time you contact a corporation and thank them for something, be direct and tell them you would appreciate a coupon for their product. Some people are just not PR oriented. It doesn't hurt to ask. They're not "mind readers". All they can do is ignore you or say no. No expense for you. LOL.
@@MHow-qc3ns I think they get those calls and think, "Oh here we go again, some cheap bastard wants a discount". Then they pretend they don't know, and claim they're not mind readers.
Best video by far on cleaning grimy cabinets. My cabinets do not go to the ceiling so I put things on top of them for decoration. I decided to change the items up there and was grossed out by the amount of grease that had accumulated up there. I tried all kinds of cleaners like, Dawn, Murphy Oil Soap, Degreaser and so on. AMAZING ! YOU'RE A GENIUS !
+Vicki Milam Well thanks Vicki! We too tried tons of products, and with no real results. This product does work like a dream, and effortless to boot. Please feedback with your results as it might help others. After you get yours clean, you might consider putting some waxed paper on the top so it will remain clean. Change the paper out as needed, and the only thing you might need to clean are the items you use for decoration. Just a thought. Good luck, G.
Thank you for adding this video. I have the same style of kitchen cabinets. Do you have any suggestions on how to update them without breaking the bank? thank you. 😊
general finishes gel stain; lots of videos on you tube; I had oak colored cabinets like this on this video and used 1 coat of "nutmeg" gel stain and "flat" overcoat finish. They look like new. All of under $100.
FINALLY! Why couldn't I find this video years ago? Everyone else was like a little bit of Dawn and water... psh! I've been struggling to clean my 30-year-old cabinets. Thank you so much!
Yeah, they don't "really" know what dirty and greasy is. Try a spot, but I assure you, this will melt it right away. Let us know how it works out. Good luck and take care, G.
You have NO idea how much time and money you saved me!! My parents (in their 70s) moved into a home where the previous owners were disabled. There was at least 30 years of yuck on the kitchen cabinets and my mom asked me to refinish the cabinets. My siblings had scrubbed and scrubbed but couldn't get them clean. I had actually stripped a few of the panels when I found this video. My husband and I actually took the doors to a do-it-yourself carwash and made a dent in the grease then used a different brand name than you did here and cleaned them completely!! I then used mineral spirits to show my parents what all would look like with poly and they thought it was gorgeous. So aside from staining what I had stripped and some spot staining on worn areas I only needed to poly. Thank you so much!! ps: I was even able to clean the ceiling grease by spraying the product onto a cloth and then immediately wiping with a damp rag. You, sir, are a genius!
Thanks for sharing your story! I'm glad the video was helpful to you, your siblings, and especially your parents! What brand did you end up using? It might give others an alternative to the one I used. Great tip on cleaning the ceiling! I'm sure it will come in handy on our future projects. It sounds like the project turned out great, and for minimal effort and expense. Take care, G.
+ghostses I used "ArmorAll Extreme Wheel and Tire Cleaner" (Safe on all factory and aftermarket coated wheels). It's an orange spray bottle (took less than 3 bottles), only because the local place didn't carry the brand you used. Thank you again!
@@rubymimosa that armourall - was it as easy and as effective as this product ghostses is using in the video? im looking at it on amazon right now and it's about £10 cheaper, so just wondering if it's just as good, thank you
SO THANKFUL for you. I’m working on renovating some kitchen cabinets in an old farmhouse we bought and this is the only video I’ve found that’s been helpful!!! I’ve tried everything on these gunked up cabinets and nothing budges it. I can’t wait to get to town to buy some of this!
Alexis, we went through the same process of trying everything until I stumbled in this product. Try this product on a test in a spot, then go for it if it works for you. I really think you'll be surprised on how well it works. Please feedback with your results as it will help others. Good luck with your project. G.
I needed this video so thank you for taking the time to post it and sharing your labor saving discovery. I've got 31 year old cabinets and they need the same treatment prior to refinishing. One thing I just discovered about refinishing cabinet doors and furniture is that you can use a baking soda blaster to remove the finish without having to chemically strip or sand the old finish off. Unlike blasting with sand, grit or glass beads a soda blaster does not damage the wood, it just removes the finish. Stain is another story though...
Oh my word! I just tried this. It works. I even took down a couple of my 1970s door pulls. They were sticky caked in grease. Sprayed this on there, cleaned with a toothbrush and the grime that came off! They probably hadn't been cleaned since the cabinets were built. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apparently you DO know how difficult it is to find something to clean old cabinets. I am going to have to paint mine because there is damage to the cabinets but I didn’t want to paint over the gunk. You have made my day, thank you!
I do for sure Jacqueline! Nothing we tried would even cut the surface of the grime. This was the ticket for us. Try it. I hope it works for your project. Take care, G.
My tenant has just left the house I rent out and I wasn't looking forward to cleaning the kitchen before reletting the house. Saw this video and decided to give it a go. It has worked brilliantly cutting through the grease on the top of the cupboards, and saved so much time. Thank you.
No problem Jacqueline! We too lease out a house so I can fully understand not wanting to clean between tenants. As you've found, this makes it a breeze. Take care, G.
Thank you, great video! I have a cleaning business and own a few rentals, this information will save me time and money! I’m including this product in my cleaning caddy immediately!
We don't have a cleaning business Silvia- but do have rental property. This really has become our go-to for cleaning up after tenants. We've used it on painted white cabinets, porcelain and glass top cook-tops, soap scum on tile, etc. and it's worked great. I've heard it can stain stainless- but can't confirm. We've never had any ill effects but do try spots first. The cost is well made up for in time saved in my opinion. Good luck and let me know how it works out for you. Take care, G.
I know this is an older video, but boy is it still relevant!! I'm currently cleaning my cabinets in preparation to refinish. I tried TSP, I tried Dawn dish soap, I tried Dollar Tree's LA Totally Awesome spray cleanser (normally some really good stuff for everyday cleaning) and after watching this video I tried Dollar Tree's version of the tire cleaner. I still found myself scrubbing and not getting very much grease off of the cabinets. The results using this Meguiar's is night and day, AMAZING STUFF!! I was going thru 6-8 shop towels with each application to wipe away over a decade of build up, it got so much oil off the cabinets! I can't thank you enough for making this video, it's made a very labor-intensive chore actually enjoyable to do!
Still relevant for sure! We too tried tons of stuff with little to no results. This stuff is awesome, as you now know. Glad I was able to point you into a direction that worked. Take care, G.
Holy Cow! I am so impressed. I use this product on my car. I would never have thought about cabinetry. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you.
I, too, have tried everything on a house built in the early 60's and nothing has worked. You can imagine the grease and grime buildup on the cabinets. I will definitely try this. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for sharing and for all the warnings. I am in a 34 year old rental, in the degreasing stage before I degloss and paint my cabinets. The insides were all rough particle board too, so I had to vacuum the insides, paint on a thick layer of wood glue, sand them and vacuum again before I start to clean. It’s been very tedious and challenging to figure out how to do this for the first time, but I’m hoping I will be satisfied with the results. I’ll be sharing a tutorial/review of the methods and products as soon as possible and I will include your video to advise people with the same issue. I was originally planning on tackling this with zep citrus degreaser as the amount of grease is less, but I wanted to double check and see if there was a better product to start with. Thanks again, this information is priceless. - Sue
Gotta love a man who wants things to be this clean!!!!Most wouldn’t care or wouldn’t even notice!!!Or they’d just pitch them and buy new rather than relentless trying to clean what you have!!!!THANK YOU SOOOOO VERY MUCH!I cannot wait to get this!
I have exactly the same cabinet doors to clean, and it's been about 3 years since I last cleaned them. I used LA's Totally Awesome cleaner purchased from the dollar tree. It was the only product I found that works, and it will do just about the same job as this product but only costs $1. It also works well for removing the grime and grease from atop the refrigerator and range hood.
I wish I knew about this when I had oak cabinets (like the one in the video)! This is amazing. I couldn’t even pry the built up grease off mine. I doubt if it could have been sanded off. I’ll say it again - this is amazing!
Saw this a while back and should have used it then . This works amazing !!!! Nothing was getting this grease off in this kitchen . Wow is all I can say and Thank You . Very much appreciated .
I love his understated comments: "You can see how tasty this is." Also his voice has an authoritative quality that makes me trust him. I'm hitting Auto Zone this afternoon! I'm in a rented apartment that was built 16 years ago and the cabinets have 16 years of crud on them. It's disgusting and no amount of elbow grease has done anything to help the situation. I do have one tip to help w/kitchen cleaning. I bought the cheapest toothbrushes with the stiffest bristles and keep one next to my dish sponge. Perfect for getting dried milk/cream out of the thread at the top of a bottle/jar, cleaning small or narrow spaces too small for a sponge or dishcloth, or even getting at the inside if a narrow bottle neck. You get the idea. Perhaps you can find more uses for my tip! Now, back to my cruddy cabinets! How tasty!
Thanks for the confidence Diane! I do my best to show things through an honest lens. Try an out of the way spot to ensure all is well, then go for it. Work in small sections and rinse well. I think you'll be surprised how well it works. Good tip on the brushes. I think I have about 20 used ones in my shop for just those types of purposes- getting in were nothing else will do. Let me know how it works out for you. Good luck, G.
Wow! We just bought a 30 years old fixer-upper with cabinets which look exactly like yours -- both in color, and in accumulated dirt and grease! I wish I had seen your video 2 months ago -- it would have saved us a lot of work! Thanks for sharing!
We did my grandmothers whole three bedroom house, that includes kitchen and bathroom with a product called greased lightening. It was amazing. We left it on long enough to pull the varnish since we were redoing it completely. I love learning about "new" ways and products that make life simple. Thanks, I'll be adding this to my list.
No problem Donna! Do give it a go as it will save you tons of time. We also use it in our rental property to clean in-between tenants. Painted cabinets, appliances (not SS), tile, soap scum, etc. It's becoming the go-to bottle for us. Good luck, G.
Thank you so very much for sharing this you have literally saved my hands and probably saved me from getting carpal tunnel I have tried everything thank you again so much
I just moved into a house with cabinets that are even worse than the one you worked on here. I tried degreasers, all kinds of other industrial products, oils and all the cleaners I own, including Bar Keepers Friend! Hubby will refinish and stain them after I'm done, so I feel free to really scrub them! Anyway, I came to UA-camrs for help, found your video a couple of weeks or so back. It sounded brilliant, so I ordered it online! I came back to tell you, WOW! It really DOES work! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! It's amazing stuff!
Good deal Marta! Glad you gave it a shot and got the results you were looking for. As you know now- yes, it really does work! Good luck with the rest of your project, G.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am cleaning a kitchen that has many years of grease and grime and is so bad that nothing is working. I'm headed out now to pick up some of this. I bet it will work great on the black grime by the door knobs on the doors too! Thanks for posting this video
No problem Katherine! Yeah, everything we tried wouldn't touch the mess, but this worked like magic. It's now become our go-to for many things. Feedback with how it works out for you. I'm sure you'll be pleased. Good luck, G.
We inherited a house that had decades of grease, cat hair, and grime on the cabinets and stove. We thought we were going to have to rip them out until I came across your video. Thank you so much for sharing this! You saved us thousands! Thank you, thank you, thank You!
Just want to thank you for this sharing this. I brought numerous products trying to cleanup the my grease cabinets left from previous owner. Nothing works and it was bother me so much. I found your channel and went out to brought the same product to try and It works like a charm. No more greasy sticky residues.
Awesome Orange works as well. I used it to clean the gummy gunk off knotty pine cabinets and oak floors in a 60 year old home with original finishes prior to applying a fresh coat pf poly. Just spray on a heavy application and wipe off. $1 per bottle at Dollar Tree in Florida.
I remember trying Awesome Orange many years ago but didn't have a lot of luck. Can't remember for sure what all I tried it on but I think one thing was the outside of a frying pan that was used for frying chicken. Gross! I recall going to clean the tub one time and I had run out of the tub cleaner I usually used. I did see some white wall tire cleaner and sprayed some of that in the bath and the nasty stiff just rolled right off. My late husband was an autobody mechanic so the tub and shower were often hard to clean. I'm thinking the name of the company who made the cleaner was something like Westleys Bleche. It worked good on tires but it was good on household things as well.
Thank you so much!! This worked AMAZINGLY. I was able to clean all the kitchen cabinets, some of which were really bad, with just one bottle that cost me under $5. This is the most helpful video on this subject. Thanks again for sharing.
Huuuge virtual hug to you. Not only will it clean the crap off of wood it’ll also clean your wire shelves with just a tire brush. This totally saves me from having to buy new wire shelves for my pantry. THANK you!
Thanks for the hug Lisa! Yes, as you've found it works great for other items as well. This has become our go-to for many things as well- soap scum on tile, porcelain cook-top, glass cook-top, range hood and filter, etc. I hear it does bad things to stainless but can't confirm. Glad it's worked out well for you. Take care, G.
WOW! You just let me go back to sleep. This has kept me stump on how to clean some kitchen cabinets we're working on. Thanks for the share! You just made my life much easier. Just picked up tire brightener from the rental property which we will try out also. Your the best! You sound like someone i know who is JD from Tennessee. God Bless!
+Ann Kankaanpaa LOL. That's cool Ann. It sure worked like a champ on the nasty cabinets in one of our properties. Let me know how it worked out for you. JD must be one cool cat....lol! Good luck, G.
@@ghostses When you get to heaven, you will get a crown for this. ) Did you expect 1.5 million hits and so many "life-saving" thank you comments? :) Congrats. You are so polite and kind, too.
I'm so glad you posted this. I can't wait to try this on cabinets. I have some that needs some cleaning before refinishing and nothing seems to be touching the gunk. Thank you so much.
Amazing!! I have several investment properties and most times I was replacing cabinets due to grime not damage. This could save me thousands literally!
Marsha Leyva, From another Marsha. Awesome is awesome, but you do have to be careful. It will take the paint off. I was soaking some metal heat vents and the paint started bubbling up. Lot cheaper too.
Thanks for your reply, I know I couldn't believe it myself when I moved in but this location in the city is in big demand so there's only shut up and deal with it .I did get some nice shelf paper but this oil is on the backs of all the cabinet doors and inside ,all the controls on stove, dishwasher, intercom and the thermostat I cleaned that and by the time the gunk was off the printing was off it .The stuff you used looked great no damage from heavy cleaning really amazing also I went looking today to find the cleaner but I think it might be at home depot.You sound like a good landlord :)
No problem Rose! I'm not sure if HD carries it, but most automotive stores should. I believe I even got my last bottle at Walmart. Thanks, I try! I try to keep it nice and take care of problems quickly. What I get in return is rent on time...lol. Take care, G.
I had the same thought that those other examples on YT were not so bad or thick. You example was what I was looking for. Will try this on my cabinets. Thanks.
Thanks Stephanie! Yeah, most aren't even dirty in my opinion. Test a spot to ensure no ill-effects. If no- I think you'll be pleased on how well it really does work. Let me know how it goes. Good luck, G.
Great tip. Thank you! I would rather have a root canal than try and clean greasy cabinets! I had a rent house once where the tenants fried everything they ate. Had to just replace all the cabinets before we could lease it again. There was no getting that stuff off. Wish I had known about this.
Agreed Donde! A root canal is like a slow dance in the park compared to dealing with something like this. We too have rental property and have had to deal with this on several occasions. This is now our go-to for cleaning. Take care, G.
Your cupboards look exactly like mine!! Mine are made of Oak from 1955 when my house was built. I have been living here for 20 years and have tried everything under the sun (almost) to clean them and nothing worked. I can’t wait till the spring when I can open my windows to try this. Thank you for this great tip!
Sounds like you've had the same battle we did- trying anything with no real results. After you try it in the spring, feedback with your results. I think you'll be surprised with how well it works. Try a spot first though. Good luck, G.
Yeah, I've been practically drawn and quartered by the safety police trolling the web. I do use them here and there, but it depends on what I'm in. Mainly strong acids though. Take care, G.
It amazes me how often some of the most obvious remedy's are right in front of us who would have every thought that a wheel and rim cleaner would do this kind of magic on kitchen cabinets!!! Good Job! and thanks for sharing this!
Very much appreciate you sharing such a fantastic discovery! Can only hope when Meguires comes out with a "new" product for cleaning cabinets you will receive the royalty checks!
I went and bought this when I first saw your video, I cleaned the filter on my stove fan and I couldn’t believe it, that thing looks amazing, I used a mask and gloves because I am extremely sensitive to chemicals and the smells is quite strong but then I decided to move on to my oven... well let me tell you this thing is unbelievable!!! I just made sure that I rinsed and wiped thoroughly several times. Thanks for posting about this!!
This product is amazing. I just cleaned cabinets in an old house that probably haven't been even wiped down for over 20 years. The cabinets look amazing and the finish was not damaged. Thank you for making this video!
The fats has oxidised into polymers. Basically, you had the same problem as you would have if you removed dried oil based paint. In oil colour, they choose oils that oxidise fast and add oxidisers, that make them dry (oxidise) faster. Given enough time, many fats present in foods, or used in frying, oxidise. Linseed, sunflower and olive oil is used in oil colours as is, rapeseed (canola) and cotton oil can be used as an ingredient after some treatment (like heating). In caveman times, animal grease was used as a binder in cave paintings, but since it can start smelling and dry to slow, it has been less popular when other alternatives are available. So, any method used to remove old oil colour work, when you have to remove old grease from a kitchen. Problem is that you may remove the underlying varnish and paints as well. Also, with traditional (oil based), varnishes and paint, the grease may be chemically bound to the surface. One possible alternative is simply to polish the surface, like you would when you oil treat wood, or use egg-oil tempera colours on wood surfaces. The grease remain, but if you are lucky, you might get rid of the stickiness (fats that is only partly oxidised, or doesn't harden when fully oxidised) and get a nice, satin shiny and durable surface. If the polishing is successful, it leaves only the fully hardened polymers and also closes the pores on the surface, and creates a surface that is easy to clean of any new filth.
Thank you so much for this video. I have sat here for 20+ min watching videos on cleaning grease off of cabinets. I had the same thought that they don’t even look that dirty. My cabinets have a lot of grease buildup under the bottom of them from a deep fryer. They are original to the house built in 1960. I will be running to my car cleaning supplies to find wheel cleaner. Fingers crossed what I have also works. I know it’s not the same brand but hopefully works the same. I don’t care about the finish either. They are going to be painted. I just want them clean. Thanks again!
I used this today on a kitchen that I believe hasn’t been cleaned in 10-15 years and the owner frequently used a deep fryer on the counter. The cabinets looked even worse than your example, but this stuff worked like a charm. I’m so thankful you posted this video. I think you saved me hours of scrubbing. Thank you!
Very cool outcome Kris! Glad the video was helpful and you got the results you were looking for. Take care, G.
A little hint for landlords. Every time I went into one of my units after they came vacant I'd find grease had popped onto the walls and turned into concrete all around the area of the stove. I bought transparent contact paper from Family Dollar and wallpapered the area around the stove. Peel it off and replace it with some clean stuff. I found that any product that was strong enough to remove the grease would also remove the paint. Saved me hours of work and frustration
Good tip Howard! Take care, G.
Brilliant!
Another helpful thing to use for cleaning nooks and crannies are the thin bamboo skewers sold for bbq kabobs. They are sturdy enough to dig gunk out of corners, great for filling damaged screw holes, lots of uses and they don't hurt surfaces. Plus, they are cheap. Thank for the great tip.
Good tip! G.
Thanks for the tip. I have those but don't know where to get that plastic tool.
“ I typically start with the hardest things to clean so I feel better when I get to the easy ones.” That alone was worth the price of admission. I wish my 20 year old could hear that - from anyone - and that it would sink in. Have a good one!
Thanks! That's the way I roll and it works for me. LOL- keep saying those type of things to your 20yr. old and maybe when they come back from their "view" of the "worldview" your view will have hit home to some degree. Good luck and take care, G.
If a product or procedure works on the difficult area, I have peace it will work on the rest.
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I was dumb lost the account password. I would love any assistance you can give me!
I have been trying to find a cleaner that would do that for 30 years worth of grease layered on kitchen walls. Nothing has worked so far. I went right out and bought some of this and guess what.....IT WORKS!!! FINALLY I can get this cleaned up and painted!! Thank you for sharing this!
Very cool! It really is amazing how well it works. Glad the video helped solve your problem. Good luck with the paint job! G.
Do not forget that if it's a kitchen there's food around! Putting such products may not be a good idea!
Fantastic use to be great,they changed it.
Just put up panels on the walls paneling. It also helps keep the walls cool.
I know this is two years after your comment but just wondering if it damaged the paint. I want to use on my moms moulding but we recently painted the walls with latex paint.
Wow, this stuff was a godsend! Maguiars wheel and tire cleaner works amazing on not just wood but also stainless steel, ceramic tile, plastic, and metal! I've never seen anything work as well on thick grease that's been caked on for many years! Definitely a great product and this was an amazingly helpful video. Thank you!
Thanks! Take care, G.
Do you know if it will work on cooked on grease on cooktops?
Betsy, I've used it on porcelain and a glass cook top and it worked great. Hope this helps, G.
You are a genius!!! I'm soo glad I found this....right before the holidays!! Thanks a million for sharing!!🙏🏽
LOL! Thanks! Hope it helps, G.
You are a lifesaver. Meguires is incredible. Thank you so much for finding this gem and for taking the time to make this video and posting it. I have been trying many different products over the years and this one is the answer. And there's very little effort. Thank you again.
Thanks Donna! There have been many nay-sayers to my discovery, but as you know, it really does work well. Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.
This is the best video on the net I've found. Thank you for taking the time to make this you've helped thousands!
Thanks Fabio! Glad you found it useful. Take care, G.
GAME CHANGER!!! We bought a fixer upper as well. Short of replacing the cabinets, which isn’t an option, I was stumped. This is exactly what I was looking for when I googled ‘how to clean and restore kitchen cabinets’. You’re right, in other cabinet videos the cabinets aren’t even dirty...compared to what I’m working with!!! Thank you for sharing.
It is Elizabeth! Yep- not even dirty in the slightest as you've found. I hope this worked out for your project. Let us know how it went. Take care, G.
I have GOT to say, HANDS DOWN, this is the BEST video I have seen in the history of FOREVER!!! I have a house that's over 100 years old and MOST of the moldings is still original, including some around the kitchen! This video is a GODSEND!
Thank you so much!
Thanks Patti. Try it in a spot to make sure you will experience no ill effects- then go for it. It really does work great. Good luck, G.
OMG! I just tried this on my kitchen cabinets today and walls today, and it really works! I searched high and low for something strong enough to remove that buildup. I appreciate this video.
Glad it worked well for you Sharonda! Take care, G.
@@ghostses I haven't watched the vid yet, but am reading the comments. I'm listening to my Bible study. I tried EVERYTHING on my cabinets, getting nothing to work. I had mold in the basement, so didn't use my central heating for two years. I kept forgetting about having something cooking. I burned my food a LOT and sometimes badly.
No hubby to holler at me. But, then again, if I had a husband, he would fix things for us! :) Anyways, between trying to clean them in between the smoke staining, they look a fright - smh.
Soon, I will find out what you used. Maybe I can still salvage them, between this and a $500 kitchen cabinet and counter makeover vid I've yet to watch here. Thank you for sharing and your ingenuity.
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@@tracischeelk29 That's some fucked up shit. Nastier than the grotty crap he scraped off of that wood. You need to have your brain cleansed.
@@tracischeelk29 Your clear indifference to your health is alarming and concerning. Respiratory issues, house fire, who knows what else you didn't disclose on a random comment about kitchen cabinet cleaning. You may want to look into improving your mental health. Religion is beneficial to some and sure it can be positive, but in reading your comment, you seem more interested in promoting some racist propaganda than anything else.
@@argusfleibeit1165
Don't be unkind... God is love! 👍
I used this stuff on some very heavy greased cabinets and I would like to thank you for the tip. Very helpful.
Good deal Ruben. It does work well. Take care, G.
Thank you for your great tip! I too have been struggling with this problem for years... And I just so happen to have a bottle of that exact McGuire's in my trunk.
No problem! Hope it works out well. Take care, G.
Used this in a rental unit it works. You just saved me thousands in new cabinets! Thank you
I too use it in my rental. Glad it was helpful. Take care Cynthia! G.
Thank you GOD for pointing thia video out to me. This is exactly how my kitchen cabinets look. I hope to find this product at Wal-Mart this evening.
They should have it Tami. Good luck, G.
Because of my arthritis I haven't been able to give my cupboards a good scrubbing in a while. Thank you for this video, and saving my hands! 😀
No problem! It worked like a dream for us. Good luck, G.
I just want to let you know my house had 26 years of build-up and I've tried everything and nothing has worked but this stuff worked like a charm. Thank you so much I can be proud of my oak cabinets once again!
Very cool! It sounds like you got the results we did, and when nothing else seemed to work. Glad the video was helpful. Take care, G.
ghostses I tried your tire cleaner tip and OMG! I ended up cleaning my range hood, filters and greasy back splash and wow, it was quick and fabulous. I sprayed the cleaner on the filters in the trashcan, used plastic shopping as gloves and a back drop for quick disposal of the greasy trash. Thanks so much for sharing your tip. It inspired me to keep on cleaning and my kitchen is so pretty and cheerful again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
That's great! As you've found, it works quick and easy. Take care, G.
Holy Smokes, that is fantastic! I am trying to clean 60-year-old kitchen cabinets that are disgusting and don't respond to anything. I am going to buy this today. This is a wonderful video. Great idea with the ruler. These cabinets I am working on have never been cleaned before. Thank you, thank you, I can't wait to try it!!
Thanks Suzanne! Try a spot to make sure it doesn't disturb the finish. Then go full tilt if it doesn't. Please let us know how it worked for you- good or bad. Take care, G.
I am so thankful I found this video. I have been restoring my parent's home that was built in 1972 and I sure can relate to the horrible greasy grime build up from years of neglect. My Mother is 89 now and continues to cook so know you understand. Like you, I had tried many products and the TSP took off the stain and varnish which is another issue I have to fix so if you know any companies that mix stain to match aged wood/varnish, I am interested. Meguiar's is so easy and for a bonus I found out the hardware on my cabinets were brass so cleaning them as I go. Feels like a new kitchen.
Very cool Sharon! Glad the video was helpful. I have no recommendations on matching the stain/varnish. Aside from that, good to hear it was helpful in solving your problems. Take care, G.
I have been trying to clean my mom's kitchen cabinets recently by the stove as they have at least a couple decades of oil and grease on the bottom and sides.
I've tried baking soda and vinegar, other degreasers and nothing works to the point that everything is removed let alone without a lot of effort.
I stumbled across your video this morning and I would've never thought to try something like this. Can't believe how easily it was coming off.
Thank you so much. I am going to get some and try it out.
Try a spot first, but I believe you will be surprised with how well it work. Let me know how your project goes. Good luck, G.
My cabinets are beautiful, dirty and about 15 years old... nothing worked until.... YOU CAME ALONG!! My cabinets look and feel squeaky clean, thank you!!
No problem Sally! Glad it worked out well for you. Take care, G.
👍 Thank you for producing a video with such excellent content, editing and photography. It is extremely helpful to know what products you had tried (which many of us are probably familiar with) because it gives us a frame of reference for its power.
I also really liked the fact you explained each step. I use toothpicks and barbecue skewers to get into some of the narrow angles.
The close-up at the end was outstanding for showing the results. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.🥂
No problem! Good tip with toothpicks and skewers! I'll have to remember that. Glad you liked it. Take care, G.
" hope this helps someone"... Amen! Have the same 80s oak cabinets & the grease buildup is astonishing! Thank you!
LOL! Thanks Tracey. It should work well on them. Good luck, G.
Our house was built in 1958, had 1 owner and I don't think they ever cleaned. Hubs is on his way to Wal-Mart now.
@@hilarysweezey4444 Isn't it shocking to think of how some people must live??
This product is AWESOME!! I have a house that is 75 yrs old and the 2 previous residents did nothing to keep it clean. I've tried at least 12 products to help.. THANK U SO MUCH FOR THIS! U saved me so much scrubbing work!! 💋💋💋
I AGREE Lady J! We too tried tons of stuff with little to no results. This stuff is exactly that- AWESOME! Glad I was able to show you the cure to your tough problem. Take care, G.
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U can't even imagine how thankful I am right now.this stuff is magic.my cabinets over the microwave clean like nobody business. I am so thankful.keep it up
That's cool! Glad it worked out for you. Take care, G.
I am thankful for your video. We used this product tonight. I am usually embarrassed to have company but not this year!! Wow.
That's cool Catherine! Glad it worked. Take care, G.
You may want to contact Meguiar's and show them your video. They may send you some product to try on other things. It's not just good for "tires and wheels" anymore. LOL You're a clever and determined man, I admire that in a guy.
You never know! Take care, G.
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I tried that once, calling a company to thank them for their product, (Bleech White) Black and White Wall tire cleaner. Hoping for a coupon, But they didn't care. They simply said, "Thanks."
@@richmellow3315: Next time you contact a corporation and thank them for something, be direct and tell them you would appreciate a coupon for their product. Some people are just not PR oriented. It doesn't hurt to ask. They're not "mind readers". All they can do is ignore you or say no. No expense for you. LOL.
@@MHow-qc3ns I think they get those calls and think, "Oh here we go again, some cheap bastard wants a discount". Then they pretend they don't know, and claim they're not mind readers.
Best video by far on cleaning grimy cabinets. My cabinets do not go to the ceiling so I put things on top of them for decoration. I decided to change the items up there and was grossed out by the amount of grease that had accumulated up there. I tried all kinds of cleaners like, Dawn, Murphy Oil Soap, Degreaser and so on. AMAZING ! YOU'RE A GENIUS !
+Vicki Milam
Well thanks Vicki! We too tried tons of products, and with no real results. This product does work like a dream, and effortless to boot. Please feedback with your results as it might help others. After you get yours clean, you might consider putting some waxed paper on the top so it will remain clean. Change the paper out as needed, and the only thing you might need to clean are the items you use for decoration. Just a thought. Good luck, G.
Thank you for adding this video. I have the same style of kitchen cabinets. Do you have any suggestions on how to update them without breaking the bank? thank you. 😊
general finishes gel stain; lots of videos on you tube; I had oak colored cabinets like this on this video and used 1 coat of "nutmeg" gel stain and "flat" overcoat finish. They look like new. All of under $100.
Rust-Oleum cabinet kit
Rust Oleum, great stuff !
FINALLY! Why couldn't I find this video years ago? Everyone else was like a little bit of Dawn and water... psh! I've been struggling to clean my 30-year-old cabinets. Thank you so much!
Yeah, they don't "really" know what dirty and greasy is. Try a spot, but I assure you, this will melt it right away. Let us know how it works out. Good luck and take care, G.
Thank you, thank you, thank you - please never take this video down! It's 2018 and your tip just saved me a ton of work!
No problem! Glad it was helpful. Take care, G.
You have NO idea how much time and money you saved me!! My parents (in their 70s) moved into a home where the previous owners were disabled. There was at least 30 years of yuck on the kitchen cabinets and my mom asked me to refinish the cabinets. My siblings had scrubbed and scrubbed but couldn't get them clean. I had actually stripped a few of the panels when I found this video. My husband and I actually took the doors to a do-it-yourself carwash and made a dent in the grease then used a different brand name than you did here and cleaned them completely!!
I then used mineral spirits to show my parents what all would look like with poly and they thought it was gorgeous. So aside from staining what I had stripped and some spot staining on worn areas I only needed to poly. Thank you so much!!
ps: I was even able to clean the ceiling grease by spraying the product onto a cloth and then immediately wiping with a damp rag. You, sir, are a genius!
Thanks for sharing your story! I'm glad the video was helpful to you, your siblings, and especially your parents! What brand did you end up using? It might give others an alternative to the one I used. Great tip on cleaning the ceiling! I'm sure it will come in handy on our future projects. It sounds like the project turned out great, and for minimal effort and expense. Take care, G.
+ghostses I used "ArmorAll Extreme Wheel and Tire Cleaner" (Safe on all factory and aftermarket coated wheels). It's an orange spray bottle (took less than 3 bottles), only because the local place didn't carry the brand you used. Thank you again!
rubymimosa
Thanks for the info! Good to know it worked well. Thanks again, G.
ghostses ..
@@rubymimosa that armourall - was it as easy and as effective as this product ghostses is using in the video? im looking at it on amazon right now and it's about £10 cheaper, so just wondering if it's just as good, thank you
Did he say I was cleaning my wife’s closet the other day!!! God Bless him!
I don't believe so Jane. I said I was cleaning my wife's car the other day. The wheels to be exact. Take care, G.
And then she cleaned his
SO THANKFUL for you. I’m working on renovating some kitchen cabinets in an old farmhouse we bought and this is the only video I’ve found that’s been helpful!!! I’ve tried everything on these gunked up cabinets and nothing budges it. I can’t wait to get to town to buy some of this!
Alexis, we went through the same process of trying everything until I stumbled in this product. Try this product on a test in a spot, then go for it if it works for you. I really think you'll be surprised on how well it works. Please feedback with your results as it will help others. Good luck with your project. G.
I needed this video so thank you for taking the time to post it and sharing your labor saving discovery. I've got 31 year old cabinets and they need the same treatment prior to refinishing. One thing I just discovered about refinishing cabinet doors and furniture is that you can use a baking soda blaster to remove the finish without having to chemically strip or sand the old finish off. Unlike blasting with sand, grit or glass beads a soda blaster does not damage the wood, it just removes the finish. Stain is another story though...
Good tip Patrick. Good luck with your project! Take care, G.
Oh my word! I just tried this. It works. I even took down a couple of my 1970s door pulls. They were sticky caked in grease. Sprayed this on there, cleaned with a toothbrush and the grime that came off! They probably hadn't been cleaned since the cabinets were built. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That it does, and it does it well! Glad you got good results. Take care, G.
Excellent idea. I hadn't even thought about greasy door pulls.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for sharing! Worked AWSOME in my kitchen!
No problem Stacy! I'm glad it worked great for you as well! Thanks for the post. I'm sure it will help others out. Take care, G.
Stacy M
I have oak cabinets and need this but question please. Does it hurt finish?
Apparently you DO know how difficult it is to find something to clean old cabinets. I am going to have to paint mine because there is damage to the cabinets but I didn’t want to paint over the gunk. You have made my day, thank you!
I do for sure Jacqueline! Nothing we tried would even cut the surface of the grime. This was the ticket for us. Try it. I hope it works for your project. Take care, G.
My tenant has just left the house I rent out and I wasn't looking forward to cleaning the kitchen before reletting the house. Saw this video and decided to give it a go. It has worked brilliantly cutting through the grease on the top of the cupboards, and saved so much time. Thank you.
No problem Jacqueline! We too lease out a house so I can fully understand not wanting to clean between tenants. As you've found, this makes it a breeze. Take care, G.
Is this the wheel tire cleaner and where do you get it
@@dianenoga8538 - yes - Meguiar's G9524EU Hot Rims All Wheel and Tire Cleaner 710ml - I bought it from Amazon
Thank you, great video! I have a cleaning business and own a few rentals, this information will save me time and money! I’m including this product in my cleaning caddy immediately!
We don't have a cleaning business Silvia- but do have rental property. This really has become our go-to for cleaning up after tenants. We've used it on painted white cabinets, porcelain and glass top cook-tops, soap scum on tile, etc. and it's worked great. I've heard it can stain stainless- but can't confirm.
We've never had any ill effects but do try spots first. The cost is well made up for in time saved in my opinion. Good luck and let me know how it works out for you. Take care, G.
I know this is an older video, but boy is it still relevant!! I'm currently cleaning my cabinets in preparation to refinish. I tried TSP, I tried Dawn dish soap, I tried Dollar Tree's LA Totally Awesome spray cleanser (normally some really good stuff for everyday cleaning) and after watching this video I tried Dollar Tree's version of the tire cleaner. I still found myself scrubbing and not getting very much grease off of the cabinets. The results using this Meguiar's is night and day, AMAZING STUFF!! I was going thru 6-8 shop towels with each application to wipe away over a decade of build up, it got so much oil off the cabinets! I can't thank you enough for making this video, it's made a very labor-intensive chore actually enjoyable to do!
Still relevant for sure! We too tried tons of stuff with little to no results. This stuff is awesome, as you now know. Glad I was able to point you into a direction that worked. Take care, G.
Hyder Enterprises , thanks for the research, going straight to Maguire
Did it ruin the finish?
BAC, did you ever get a response about ruining the finish?
Brigitte LaBorde no I didn’t. If you figure something out. Shoot me a message. Thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing; we are moving and wanted to leave this rental spotless and this will help us. Thanks!
No problem Helen. Good luck, G.
Holy Cow! I am so impressed. I use this product on my car. I would never have thought about cabinetry. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you.
It works great!!! Take care, G.
Thank you! It really does works. The cabinets I worked on, were years, of built on Grease.
No problem! As you found- it really does work! Take care, G.
Wow. Thank you. I usually use rubbing alcohol on a monthly basis, but for heavy grease I love your idea.
No problem! Good luck, G.
Ran right out...bought the only bottle they had.........it WORKED beautifully!! Bless you....Thanks soooo much.
Good deal Evonne! Glad it worked well for you. Take care, G.
I, too, have tried everything on a house built in the early 60's and nothing has worked. You can imagine the grease and grime buildup on the cabinets. I will definitely try this. Thank you!!
Try a spot to make sure it doesn't affect the finish first. Let me know how it turns out. Good luck, G.
Thank you so much for sharing and for all the warnings. I am in a 34 year old rental, in the degreasing stage before I degloss and paint my cabinets. The insides were all rough particle board too, so I had to vacuum the insides, paint on a thick layer of wood glue, sand them and vacuum again before I start to clean. It’s been very tedious and challenging to figure out how to do this for the first time, but I’m hoping I will be satisfied with the results. I’ll be sharing a tutorial/review of the methods and products as soon as possible and I will include your video to advise people with the same issue. I was originally planning on tackling this with zep citrus degreaser as the amount of grease is less, but I wanted to double check and see if there was a better product to start with. Thanks again, this information is priceless.
- Sue
No problem Sue! Good luck with your project. Take care, G.
Wow!!!! Just wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗
Thanks! Good luck, G.
Gotta love a man who wants things to be this clean!!!!Most wouldn’t care or wouldn’t even notice!!!Or they’d just pitch them and buy new rather than relentless trying to clean what you have!!!!THANK YOU SOOOOO VERY MUCH!I cannot wait to get this!
Thanks Tala! Take care, G.
ghostses very welcome!Awesome job!
Awesome video. Thanks so much for posting!
Thanks, G.
I have exactly the same cabinet doors to clean, and it's been about 3 years since I last cleaned them. I used LA's Totally Awesome cleaner purchased from the dollar tree. It was the only product I found that works, and it will do just about the same job as this product but only costs $1. It also works well for removing the grime and grease from atop the refrigerator and range hood.
Thanks for the info! Take care, G.
Yes and thankyou I’m going to give it a try
I wish I knew about this when I had oak cabinets (like the one in the video)! This is amazing. I couldn’t even pry the built up grease off mine. I doubt if it could have been sanded off. I’ll say it again - this is amazing!
This product worked a treat Jacqui! Take care, G.
Saw this a while back and should have used it then . This works amazing !!!! Nothing was getting this grease off in this kitchen . Wow is all I can say and Thank You . Very much appreciated .
Thanks Moses! Now you know how well it works. Wow is correct! Take care, G.
Thank you for sharing. This is amazing information which I’m putting to use this weekend. Thanks again.
Let us know how it worked for you Claudia. Good luck, G.
Yes! Thanks so much for this moved into house built in 1901. Baseboards,doors,trim, total grease for like 100 years,lol. Gonna try this!
Good luck, G.
I love his understated comments: "You can see how tasty this is." Also his voice has an authoritative quality that makes me trust him. I'm hitting Auto Zone this afternoon! I'm in a rented apartment that was built 16 years ago and the cabinets have 16 years of crud on them. It's disgusting and no amount of elbow grease has done anything to help the situation. I do have one tip to help w/kitchen cleaning. I bought the cheapest toothbrushes with the stiffest bristles and keep one next to my dish sponge. Perfect for getting dried milk/cream out of the thread at the top of a bottle/jar, cleaning small or narrow spaces too small for a sponge or dishcloth, or even getting at the inside if a narrow bottle neck. You get the idea. Perhaps you can find more uses for my tip! Now, back to my cruddy cabinets! How tasty!
Thanks for the confidence Diane! I do my best to show things through an honest lens. Try an out of the way spot to ensure all is well, then go for it. Work in small sections and rinse well. I think you'll be surprised how well it works. Good tip on the brushes. I think I have about 20 used ones in my shop for just those types of purposes- getting in were nothing else will do. Let me know how it works out for you. Good luck, G.
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Wow! We just bought a 30 years old fixer-upper with cabinets which look exactly like yours -- both in color, and in accumulated dirt and grease! I wish I had seen your video 2 months ago -- it would have saved us a lot of work! Thanks for sharing!
Hopefully you won't run into something like that again, but try this if you do. It works great. Take care, G.
Great! Can't wait to give it a try--thanks so much for the info. & demonstration!
Thanks! Test a spot- if good, go full tilt- then feedback. Take care Pippy, G.
thank u so much , this is the best video i have ever seen for cleaning the cabinet
+Aabaan Samad
Thanks! It worked extremely well. Take care, G.
I'll bet that would be an awesome solution to cleaning the exhaust hood over the stove! Thank you so much for sharing this!
I bet so Christy- but try a spot first. Good luck, G.
That is Exactly what I was thinking too. And that honey-comb filter thing!!! Spray that bad boy and rinse it out with the hose.
We did my grandmothers whole three bedroom house, that includes kitchen and bathroom with a product called greased lightening. It was amazing. We left it on long enough to pull the varnish since we were redoing it completely. I love learning about "new" ways and products that make life simple. Thanks, I'll be adding this to my list.
Thanks for the info! G.
Where did you purchase the Greased Lighting ? tks
Walmart
Thanks for sharing! We also rehab homes, and have seen some shocking filth... we will definitely be using this method!
No problem Donna! Do give it a go as it will save you tons of time. We also use it in our rental property to clean in-between tenants. Painted cabinets, appliances (not SS), tile, soap scum, etc. It's becoming the go-to bottle for us. Good luck, G.
Thanks ...helpful information ..
Without a whole lot of yapping..
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No problem Cherry! Take care, G.
Thank you so very much for sharing this you have literally saved my hands and probably saved me from getting carpal tunnel I have tried everything thank you again so much
No problem Nicole! Glad it worked out for you! Take care, G.
I just moved into a house with cabinets that are even worse than the one you worked on here. I tried degreasers, all kinds of other industrial products, oils and all the cleaners I own, including Bar Keepers Friend! Hubby will refinish and stain them after I'm done, so I feel free to really scrub them! Anyway, I came to UA-camrs for help, found your video a couple of weeks or so back. It sounded brilliant, so I ordered it online! I came back to tell you, WOW! It really DOES work! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! It's amazing stuff!
Good deal Marta! Glad you gave it a shot and got the results you were looking for. As you know now- yes, it really does work! Good luck with the rest of your project, G.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am cleaning a kitchen that has many years of grease and grime and is so bad that nothing is working. I'm headed out now to pick up some of this. I bet it will work great on the black grime by the door knobs on the doors too! Thanks for posting this video
No problem Katherine! Yeah, everything we tried wouldn't touch the mess, but this worked like magic. It's now become our go-to for many things. Feedback with how it works out for you. I'm sure you'll be pleased. Good luck, G.
...you answered a prayer today!!!..much love🧡
Thanks Bobbie! Take care, G.
We inherited a house that had decades of grease, cat hair, and grime on the cabinets and stove. We thought we were going to have to rip them out until I came across your video. Thank you so much for sharing this! You saved us thousands! Thank you, thank you, thank You!
Very cool Erin! Glad it was helpful and it saved you all a ton of cash. Take care, G.
Thanks for saving me lots of frustration. I've tried so many products. This is an amazing solution to a big headache.
No problem! G.
Just want to thank you for this sharing this. I brought numerous products trying to cleanup the my grease cabinets left from previous owner. Nothing works and it was bother me so much. I found your channel and went out to brought the same product to try and It works like a charm. No more greasy sticky residues.
Good deal Lin! As you've found- it works great! Good luck, G.
Awesome Orange works as well. I used it to clean the gummy gunk off knotty pine cabinets and oak floors in a 60 year old home with original finishes prior to applying a fresh coat pf poly. Just spray on a heavy application and wipe off. $1 per bottle at Dollar Tree in Florida.
Thanks, G.
Thanks for the tip. Smells better too;)
Good deal! G.
I remember trying Awesome Orange many years ago but didn't have a lot of luck. Can't remember for sure what all I tried it on but I think one thing was the outside of a frying pan that was used for frying chicken. Gross!
I recall going to clean the tub one time and I had run out of the tub cleaner I usually used. I did see some white wall tire cleaner and sprayed some of that in the bath and the nasty stiff just rolled right off. My late husband was an autobody mechanic so the tub and shower were often hard to clean. I'm thinking the name of the company who made the cleaner was something like Westleys Bleche. It worked good on tires but it was good on household things as well.
Good info MZ! Good luck, G.
I was really expecting a "use baking soda, vinegar, and a whole bunch of elbow grease." video. Thanks for a great solution. I will definitely try it.
No problem. It works great. G.
Thank you so much!! This worked AMAZINGLY. I was able to clean all the kitchen cabinets, some of which were really bad, with just one bottle that cost me under $5. This is the most helpful video on this subject. Thanks again for sharing.
No problem Daisy! As you've found- this stuff really works! Glad the video was helpful and you got the results you were looking for. Take care, G.
Huuuge virtual hug to you. Not only will it clean the crap off of wood it’ll also clean your wire shelves with just a tire brush. This totally saves me from having to buy new wire shelves for my pantry. THANK you!
Thanks for the hug Lisa! Yes, as you've found it works great for other items as well. This has become our go-to for many things as well- soap scum on tile, porcelain cook-top, glass cook-top, range hood and filter, etc. I hear it does bad things to stainless but can't confirm. Glad it's worked out well for you. Take care, G.
WOW! You just let me go back to sleep. This has kept me stump on how to clean some kitchen cabinets we're working on.
Thanks for the share! You just made my life much easier.
Just picked up tire brightener from the rental property which we will try out also.
Your the best!
You sound like someone i know who is JD from Tennessee.
God Bless!
+Ann Kankaanpaa
LOL. That's cool Ann. It sure worked like a champ on the nasty cabinets in one of our properties. Let me know how it worked out for you.
JD must be one cool cat....lol! Good luck, G.
Ann Kankaanpa
Best cleaning advice ever found.
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It sure worked great for us. Thanks and good luck, G.
@@ghostses When you get to heaven, you will get a crown for this. ) Did you expect 1.5 million hits and so many "life-saving" thank you comments? :) Congrats. You are so polite and kind, too.
Awesome. My project this coming weekend. Thank you
Good luck! G.
I'm so glad you posted this. I can't wait to try this on cabinets. I have some that needs some cleaning before refinishing and nothing seems to be touching the gunk. Thank you so much.
Hope it works out well for you. Try a spot first. If no negative issues , go for it. Let us know how it turns out. G.
Thanks for sharing, Mister.
No problem! G.
Amazing!! I have several investment properties and most times I was replacing cabinets due to grime not damage. This could save me thousands literally!
This could be your answer. We use it in our properties and it works great! Also works good for soap scum on tile. Good luck, G.
Hey I'm curious to know how many properties you own. I'm looking to purchase my first rental.
A product called "Awesome" costs a $1.00 at the DOLLAR STORE. Cleans your pot bottoms, cookie sheets, rust, etc.
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Marsha Leyva, From another Marsha. Awesome is awesome, but you do have to be careful. It will take the paint off. I was soaking some metal heat vents and the paint started bubbling up. Lot cheaper too.
Thanks for your reply, I know I couldn't believe it myself when I moved in but this location in the city is in big demand so there's only shut up and deal with it .I did get some nice shelf paper but this oil is on the backs of all the cabinet doors and inside ,all the controls on stove, dishwasher, intercom and the thermostat I cleaned that and by the time the gunk was off the printing was off it .The stuff you used looked great no damage from heavy cleaning really amazing also I went looking today to find the cleaner but I think it might be at home depot.You sound like a good landlord :)
No problem Rose! I'm not sure if HD carries it, but most automotive stores should. I believe I even got my last bottle at Walmart. Thanks, I try! I try to keep it nice and take care of problems quickly. What I get in return is rent on time...lol. Take care, G.
I had the same thought that those other examples on YT were not so bad or thick. You example was what I was looking for. Will try this on my cabinets. Thanks.
Thanks Stephanie! Yeah, most aren't even dirty in my opinion. Test a spot to ensure no ill-effects. If no- I think you'll be pleased on how well it really does work. Let me know how it goes. Good luck, G.
Great tip. Thank you! I would rather have a root canal than try and clean greasy cabinets! I had a rent house once where the tenants fried everything they ate. Had to just replace all the cabinets before we could lease it again. There was no getting that stuff off. Wish I had known about this.
Agreed Donde! A root canal is like a slow dance in the park compared to dealing with something like this. We too have rental property and have had to deal with this on several occasions. This is now our go-to for cleaning. Take care, G.
You're a lifesaver! Thank you!
Thanks Lynn! Take care, G.
Your cupboards look exactly like mine!! Mine are made of Oak from 1955 when my house was built. I have been living here for 20 years and have tried everything under the sun (almost) to clean them and nothing worked. I can’t wait till the spring when I can open my windows to try this. Thank you for this great tip!
Sounds like you've had the same battle we did- trying anything with no real results. After you try it in the spring, feedback with your results. I think you'll be surprised with how well it works. Try a spot first though. Good luck, G.
ghostses I will absolutely let you know how this worked on my cupboards. I truly can’t wait. 😊
Good deal. Please do. G.
Great Find! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, G.
Good info. I'm the same way about wearing gloves. All of the chemicals I've handled over the years and nothing has burned my hands off yet
Yeah, I've been practically drawn and quartered by the safety police trolling the web. I do use them here and there, but it depends on what I'm in. Mainly strong acids though. Take care, G.
The reason to wear the gloves is THAT
the ingredients in the product are absorbed into your body and can reek havoc on your endocrine system.
Thanks for sharing. It almost looks effortless.
No problem. Time on task, but extremely effortless. Good luck, G.
It amazes me how often some of the most obvious remedy's are right in front of us who would have every thought that a wheel and rim cleaner would do this kind of magic on kitchen cabinets!!! Good Job! and thanks for sharing this!
True that James! Take care, G.
Very much appreciate you sharing such a fantastic discovery! Can only hope when Meguires comes out with a "new" product for cleaning cabinets you will receive the royalty checks!
One can hope! G.
I'm going to get some and use it on my fan filter for the stove! I can never get that stuff off properly. Thank you!!
Good luck, G.
I have been looking for something to clean my nasty stove fan filter! Going shopping today!
Did it work for your fan filter?
I went and bought this when I first saw your video, I cleaned the filter on my stove fan and I couldn’t believe it, that thing looks amazing, I used a mask and gloves because I am extremely sensitive to chemicals and the smells is quite strong but then I decided to move on to my oven... well let me tell you this thing is unbelievable!!! I just made sure that I rinsed and wiped thoroughly several times. Thanks for posting about this!!
Totally Awesome takes it right off of mine for $1.
This product is amazing. I just cleaned cabinets in an old house that probably haven't been even wiped down for over 20 years. The cabinets look amazing and the finish was not damaged. Thank you for making this video!
That is is! Glad it worked out for you. Take care, G.
Wow! That's good to know. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! Good luck, G.
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I know what I'm buying today! And know what I'm cleaning too! Thanks so much, you saved my dirty cabinets!!
That's cool! Good luck, G.
Thank you for the tip!!!😃
No problem Janis! Take care, G.
The fats has oxidised into polymers. Basically, you had the same problem as you would have if you removed dried oil based paint. In oil colour, they choose oils that oxidise fast and add oxidisers, that make them dry (oxidise) faster. Given enough time, many fats present in foods, or used in frying, oxidise. Linseed, sunflower and olive oil is used in oil colours as is, rapeseed (canola) and cotton oil can be used as an ingredient after some treatment (like heating). In caveman times, animal grease was used as a binder in cave paintings, but since it can start smelling and dry to slow, it has been less popular when other alternatives are available.
So, any method used to remove old oil colour work, when you have to remove old grease from a kitchen. Problem is that you may remove the underlying varnish and paints as well. Also, with traditional (oil based), varnishes and paint, the grease may be chemically bound to the surface.
One possible alternative is simply to polish the surface, like you would when you oil treat wood, or use egg-oil tempera colours on wood surfaces. The grease remain, but if you are lucky, you might get rid of the stickiness (fats that is only partly oxidised, or doesn't harden when fully oxidised) and get a nice, satin shiny and durable surface. If the polishing is successful, it leaves only the fully hardened polymers and also closes the pores on the surface, and creates a surface that is easy to clean of any new filth.
Great write-up Martin! Interesting stuff. Take care, G.
Thanks to you both, I now have effective cleaning tips to add to my arsenal.
A true miracle! A video worth watching - it pays to think out of the box! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Nancy! Take care, G.
Thank you so much for this video. I have sat here for 20+ min watching videos on cleaning grease off of cabinets. I had the same thought that they don’t even look that dirty. My cabinets have a lot of grease buildup under the bottom of them from a deep fryer. They are original to the house built in 1960. I will be running to my car cleaning supplies to find wheel cleaner. Fingers crossed what I have also works. I know it’s not the same brand but hopefully works the same. I don’t care about the finish either. They are going to be painted. I just want them clean. Thanks again!
Good deal! Give yours a go in an out of the way spot. If it doesn't work- give this a go. Good luck, G.