A cleaning expert has shared a simple method to remove grease and grime from kitchen cabinets and worktops using a cheap item everyone already has in their home.09:32, 26 May 2026Kitchens can be among the most exasperating rooms to keep clean in any home. Regardless of how frequently you wipe everything down, surfaces often appear grubby again within 24 hours. This commonly occurs because food has a tendency to splatter while cooking, but many people may not realise that cupboards and worktops frequently become greasy due to airborne oils.‌If you regularly fry or sauté meals, oil can break down into minuscule droplets when heated. It is typically carried throughout the space by steam, before settling on various surfaces. Not only will this cause marks to emerge everywhere, making a kitchen appear thoroughly grimy, but it can also accumulate into a tacky layer that traps bacteria and increases the likelihood of food contamination.‌However, Lynsey Crombie, a cleaning expert known as the Queen of Clean online, has revealed there's a straightforward method to maintain a kitchen looking "shiny and streak-free" — and all you require is some washing-up liquid.‌Lynsey said: "I am constantly asked how I keep my high gloss, kitchen cabinets clean, shiny and streak-free."To remove grease, grime, food splashes and finger marks, I start by cleaning with warm water and washing up liquid. Washing up liquid is a degreaser, so [it] is the perfect product to use."‌It may sound overly simplistic, but washing-up liquid works brilliantly for tackling kitchen surface stains, as it's specifically formulated to shift stubborn food, grease and oil from plates.Numerous products struggle to tackle greasy marks because oil doesn't blend with water, but washing-up liquid contains surfactants which properly break down oil so it can move in liquid form.‌This makes cleaning a kitchen significantly easier, as it loosens any marks on surfaces, meaning there's no need for any scrubbing whatsoever.Washing-up liquid is one of the most straightforward methods to eliminate any grease or sticky residue in a kitchen, allowing you to deep clean surfaces in mere minutes.How to deep clean kitchen cabinets and worktopsTo start, add a few squirts of washing-up liquid to a basin or bowl of warm water, though avoid adding excessive amounts, otherwise you'll create a soapy film across your kitchen surfaces.‌Dip a cloth into the solution, wring it out thoroughly, and wipe using a circular motion. Be sure to focus on areas where grease typically accumulates in a kitchen, including cabinet handles, areas near the hob, and the backs of worktops.If there's a particularly stubborn residue, place the damp cloth on the mark for 30 seconds before wiping, and it should dissolve without difficulty.Article continues belowUse a second cloth to rinse the surfaces with warm water to eliminate any soap residue, then dry everything with a third cloth. Your kitchen should now be spotlessly clean and mark-free with just five minutes of effort.