Baking soda cuts through tough, sticky grease because its mild alkalinity breaks down fatty acids, while its gentle abrasiveness scrubs away residue without scratching surfaces.
How to Prepare the Paste
Mix baking soda into a thick spreadable paste depending on how stubborn the grease is:
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Standard Paste (3:1 ratio): Mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part warm water. Stir until it reaches a paste consistency similar to toothpaste.
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Heavy-Duty Paste: Mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part liquid dish soap. Dish soap adds concentrated degreasers for baked-on, oil-heavy buildup.
Where to Use It & How
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Stovetops & Range Hoods: Spread the paste over grease splatters and vent hood filters. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, scrub gently with a non-abrasive sponge, and wipe clean with a damp microfiber cloth.
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Oven Doors & Interiors: Apply the paste thickly over burnt-on grease. Leave it on for 20 minutes (or overnight for extreme grime), spray lightly with white vinegar to trigger a gentle fizzing action, then wipe away.
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Kitchen Cabinets: Gently rub the water-based paste over sticky cabinet doors around the handles. Wipe immediately with a damp rag and dry with a towel to protect wood finishes.
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Pans & Sheet Trays: Coat greasy bottoms of pots and pans with the dish soap paste. Add hot water, soak for 20 minutes, and scrub away the loosened grease.
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Backsplashes & Tile Grout: Apply the paste along tile backsplashes behind the stove. Scrub with a soft-bristle brush to lift grease trapped in grout lines.
