If your kitchen cabinets are looking grubby, there's a simple DIY solution that could make them look like new again - and it doesn't require any scrubbing07:54, 30 Jun 2026No matter how hard you strive to keep the kitchen spotless, certain areas inevitably end up grimier than others. Kitchen cupboards, particularly those with a matte or glass finish, need wiping down daily to look their best.‌Given that the kitchen is the hub of food preparation, it's hardly a shock that cupboards and drawers frequently become coated in fingerprints and food stains. When left unattended for lengthy periods, they can be incredibly tough to shift.‌However, one cleaning expert on social media says it's simple to whip up a homemade solution and that absolutely no scrubbing is needed. Cleaning influencer Chantel Mila, known as @mama_mila_ on TikTok, has amassed over 1.6 million followers with easy-to-follow tips that anyone can try.‌She recently posted a video showing how to clean your kitchen cupboards using just two basic ingredients you most likely already have at home. In the caption, she wrote: "Say goodbye to tough grease on your kitchen cabinets. This mix is one of my favourites at cutting through tough grease and leaving your kitchen cabinets looking new again."Bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice are both well-regarded for their impressive cleaning properties, and when combined, they work exceptionally well at tackling stubborn stains while leaving a fresh, pleasant scent.‌How to clean kitchen cabinetsFor spotlessly clean kitchen cupboards, all you need is a bowl and a quarter cup of baking soda. According to Chantel, this is 'powerful' at cutting through grease without any scrubbing.Next, pour in a teaspoon of lemon juice. Chantel explained: "The citric acid helps to cut through grime."To finish off, add one cup of water and mix the ingredients together thoroughly. Use a clean cloth to work the solution into your kitchen cupboards with broad, circular motions, then leave it for five minutes to let the 'powerful' mixture get to work.‌The leftover lemon water can then be poured down your sink, helping to freshen it up while breaking down any stubborn blockages that may have accumulated.Content cannot be displayed without consentTo round off the process, take a warm, damp cloth to buff the solution from your cupboards, which should now look 'shiny' thanks to the lemon and baking soda.Article continues belowFollowers in the comments were hugely enthusiastic about the hack, with one user writing: "Love when the house is clean and smelling good."Another added: "Such useful tips! I tried them and they worked."While a third chimed in: "I bet it smells so fresh in your kitchen too."