Kitchen cabinets won't be greasy or sticky if you use 3 household items cleaners love

If your kitchen cabinets feel sticky or tacky to the touch or have that telltale greasy film, they probably need a thorough clean. Between cooking oils, steam, and everyday splatters, grime can build up over time.

However, you don't need harsh chemicals or hours of scrubbing to get them looking fresh again. With just a few household staplers, you can cut through stubborn grease on cabinets. Experts have shared three items that can clean kitchen cabinets - and you probably already own them.

Washing up liquid

According to Aminah Vieira, head of marketing and innovation at InspireClean, washing up liquid can help bust through grease and grime.

"I absolutely recommend it for degreasing kitchen cabinets, as it cuts through the grease easily and won't cause damage," she told Real Simple. "It's easy to use, and you're likely to always have it on hand, so it's ideal when you need to give the kitchen a quick once-over."

When you mix dish soap with warm water and apply it to a greasy surface, breaks down the grime, allowing you to simply wipe them away. Warm water helps this process even more as heat softens the grease and makes it easier for it to lift it off.

White vinegar

Another household item you might already own is white vinegar. According to Forrest Webber, owner of Bear Brothers Cleaning, white vinegar is great as it's gentle on cabinets.

"We never want to put harsh chemicals on our cabinets because they can easily leave marks," he said.

To clean cabinets, mix equal parts vinegar with water and wash with a cloth.

The acid in vinegar works by dissolving the fatty molecules in grease and grime. It also helps neutralise odours, leaving your kitchen smelling fresh and clean.

Baking soda

Baking soda is another method to clean greasy kitchen cabinets.

"Combine baking soda with a small amount of water to create a paste," said Alicia Sokolowski, CEO of AspenClean. "Apply it to the greasy spots, let it sit for a few minutes, then gently scrub and wipe clean with warm water."

Baking soda is a gentle abrasive and a natural deodoriser, which makes it ideal for cleaning sticky cabinet doors and handles.

When you mix baking soda with a little water (or vinegar for extra cleaning power), it forms a paste that breaks down stubborn grime, softens dried-on splatters, and absorbs lingering odours.