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
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.
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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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.
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.
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!
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!
👍👍👍 Thank You. We live in an older condo from the 70s so we do not have a decent exhaust. 9 years of grease. The above mentioned product killed it in less then 2 min. Yes we had to do some scrubbing but still did not take more than 10 to 12 min with all the steps. Leave the liquid for 2 min and grease just melts. Thank You.
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!
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.
Thank you. I am cleaning my mothers house after my father passed away having never done anything to the home to make it functional. We never had a fan above the oven and it’s caused sooo much grease to accumulate on the cabinets. Thank you. I believe we have the same cupboards and they’re in the same condition so this has really helped.
I don't know if you've tried it yet- but this will be the ticket you're looking for. It make take a few applications, but it WILL melt it all away. Do try a spot first though to ensure no side effects. Good luck and feedback with your results. 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.
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.
Mr. Meguiar is a very great Patriot and Faithful Christian. I buy his products for all of my family to support such a good person, a local businessman. He supports charities too. Thank you for sharing this tip. Now I can buy even more!!!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!!
Just tried it. So far, if I immediately wipe it and immediately follow with very wet paper towels, it isn't taking paint off. Used a light spray, not saturated. The grease immediately came off. {At the 1st try I let it sit on the surface for not even 5 seconds after spraying generously, wiped, and the paint came right off with the grease.} So I will see what happens to the spots I did the 2nd way I tried it (see 2nd and 3rd sentence above), to see if paint looks like it's faded or what not after a few hours, and post again in reply to myself. Although, I probably would like to repaint it at some point in the near future, so it really isn't a big deal if some of the paint came off. In the past I scrubbed some spots so hard with I think bleach, and stripped paint leaving white spots. Was afraid of a repeat, so haven't tried anything since. This just might work.
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
I have GOT to try this! My Dad made some beautiful maple cabinets for a little rental cottage that I have . He put them in back in 1983 and they have never been cleaned. They are flat-no nooks and crannies. A little fine steel wool, a toothbrush and the tire cleaner should do it.
I'm gonna use this on my stainless steel range hood. I've cleaned it well, but there is a very thin layer of polymerized grease that I can't get off no matter what I've tried. My hunch is that this stuff will do it. Thanks for the help.
Try a small out of the way spot first. I've had one comment that a drip stained someones stainless microwave. I've never tried it on stainless, so I can't confirm. It will remove the grease though. Feedback with how it goes. Good luck, G.
Awesome! I thought I was the only one using auto products on furniture. I once cleaned some tar & nicotine from danish furniture with engine degreaser. I started with the mildest cleaners and worked my way up to the degreaser. They thought I was nuts, but it didn't even ruin the beautiful finish. Apparently the previous owner was a very heavy smoker! Great job!
Yes THANK YOU for not taking down your video. It's now Aug 2024 and i just found it! We are in a 30 yr old rental with this caked grease & cat hair issue. I cant wait to try this!
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.
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.
I am a cleaner and come across this kind of grime frequently. I'm in a job right now with VERY heavy grease on wood cupboards just like in your video... I am amazed!!! Thank you!
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.
Holy smokes. This was amazing! Other than using this wheel cleaner, I started using TPS (buy a gallon) on my Cabinets about 5 years ago and it works great. BTW... TPS also works extremely well on the the coated Aluminum window sills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It cuts through all the dirt (including smoke stains) with no effort!
@@sameenarahaman5729 Sorry, typeO TSP is commonly used by painters to prepare a wall for Painting after sanding. TSP - Extra Strength cleaner & degreaser. No smell. Not bad on the hands for spot cleaning, although you should use goves. Biodegradable I wish that I had of discovered this 30 years ago! It's been around forever.
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.
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.
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 RUclipsrs 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.
Give this a go, but try an out of the way spot first. If all goes well, you'll be surprised how well it works. Take care and let us know how it worked for you. 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 .
👍 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.🥂
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 tip! Thank you so much! It’s unbelievable how dirty/ grimey our house was when we moved in! I can’t believe that 3 years later I found a spot in our kitchen (tops of our cabinets doors that still hadn’t been completely got cleaned) I tried 3 different cleaners and it wasn’t doing anything🤢
This product did miracle on my heavy greased cabinets. I had very thick grease left on my wooden cabinets from previous people who were renting the house. And nothing, I mean nothing was helping to get rid of them. I tried,baking soda and soap mixture, baking soda and vinegar, murphy. I even tried scraping the grease. And NOTHING worked. I tried this product after seeing the video, and I couldn't believe my eyes how the grease was just breaking apart within just few seconds after sprying it. I am so glad I found this video and the product as well. Thanks so much for sharing.
You clearly fell into our camp of "NOTHING WORKED!" Like you, we'd tried many recommend products and concoctions that were sworn by and got with little to no results. Now you know first hand that this stuff can be a miracle worker and requires very little effort. Not to get too verbose, but can you believe It's been called fake? I showed it working in real-time on a real problem...lol. How can that be fake? Anyway, so glad the video was helpful and it preformed for you like it did for us! We've also used it for soap scum on tile and grout, porcelain and glass cook-tops, painted cabinets, etc. with no ill effects. As stated in the video- try a spot first. Thanks for sharing your success! Take care, G.
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 is an awesome idea. My cabinets look almost identical to yours (in color, wood finish and design), and I used Dawn dish washing soap and a magic eraser, which is also very effective.
Interesting, though I doubt that would work for the worst jobs. I tried everything, inlcuding the magic racer and dawn, though not together. Some said the Magic Orange from Dollar Store worked. Nope, not on mine or anthers. I will try what you did before the Armorall or this stuff. Even if the eraser and dawn work, the other sounds easier and faster. I'm not strong, so that matters to me.
@@marilynwentworth6973 It SHOULD be common knowledge by now with commercials for Dawn running for years but I'll indulge you. When there is an oil spill in the OCEAN or any water which happens OFTEN Dawn is gentle and effective in removing the oil from wildlife by conservationist who do just that, protect the wildlife. Next time just look it up and not boggle your mind, after all you're on the internet...ijs
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...
THIS WORKS LIKE MAGIC!!!! I was not expecting it. I have 2 years without cleaning my cabinets and they were very greasy. I sprayed this on them and the grease just melted away. I just wipe and all clean! THANKS FOR THE TIP!!
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'm a house cleaner and the auto detail section is my arsenal! 😀 Super Clean purple degreaser is for cars but I use it as a degreaser for extremely dirty kitchens, I also use the invisible glass brand auto glass cleaner, I hate windex. The auto glass leaves absolutely no streaks in mirrors and glass, makes my job easier. Also the brushes for wheel detailing are excellent to clean very dirty baseboards 😉 The super clean also cleans grease on wood, but it's too strong, you have to work very quickly with it. After I degrease I apply either unscented baby oil or coconut oil to bring back the luster.
Just bought a house, cabinets over the stove area caked with grease, NOTHING has worked. Your video is right on time, can’t wait to try this.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊😊😊
Where I work at, there are places on office doors and classroom doors of accumulation of dirt and oils where people have pushed the door instead of the handle. Methinks this is going to help me out!
@@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.
Bless your for this video. I have moved to an old apartment and no matter what l have used, the grease doesn’t go anywhere. I will give this a try. Thank you!
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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!
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.
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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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.
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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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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.
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!
👍👍👍 Thank You. We live in an older condo from the 70s so we do not have a decent exhaust. 9 years of grease. The above mentioned product killed it in less then 2 min. Yes we had to do some scrubbing but still did not take more than 10 to 12 min with all the steps. Leave the liquid for 2 min and grease just melts. Thank You.
Good deal! Glad it worked just like I showed here. Amazing stuff! 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.
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.
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.
Thank you. I am cleaning my mothers house after my father passed away having never done anything to the home to make it functional. We never had a fan above the oven and it’s caused sooo much grease to accumulate on the cabinets. Thank you. I believe we have the same cupboards and they’re in the same condition so this has really helped.
I don't know if you've tried it yet- but this will be the ticket you're looking for. It make take a few applications, but it WILL melt it all away. Do try a spot first though to ensure no side effects. Good luck and feedback with your results. Take care, 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 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.
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.
Mr. Meguiar is a very great Patriot and Faithful Christian. I buy his products for all of my family to support such a good person, a local businessman. He supports charities too. Thank you for sharing this tip. Now I can buy even more!!!
Good deal! Take care, G.
I tried this at moms kitchen and it WORKED!! i tried sooo many claeaners and nothing worked. THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing your findings!!
Glad it worked at your Moms Diana! Now you know the secret! Glad it worked out for you- and her. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just tried it. So far, if I immediately wipe it and immediately follow with very wet paper towels, it isn't taking paint off. Used a light spray, not saturated. The grease immediately came off. {At the 1st try I let it sit on the surface for not even 5 seconds after spraying generously, wiped, and the paint came right off with the grease.} So I will see what happens to the spots I did the 2nd way I tried it (see 2nd and 3rd sentence above), to see if paint looks like it's faded or what not after a few hours, and post again in reply to myself. Although, I probably would like to repaint it at some point in the near future, so it really isn't a big deal if some of the paint came off. In the past I scrubbed some spots so hard with I think bleach, and stripped paint leaving white spots. Was afraid of a repeat, so haven't tried anything since. This just might work.
Good info! Thanks and good luck, G.
The spots I did the 2nd way did NOT take the paint off and there was no fading either. You da' man!
@@isveryrill1234567 Glad you got your system figured out! 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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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 !
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I just tried this suggestion on my 30 year old kitchen cabinet doors. Worked great...even feels clean. Thanks for the video...great job
That's cool Dennis! It does do a fantastic job as you've found. 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.
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.
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.
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.
I have GOT to try this! My Dad made some beautiful maple cabinets for a little rental cottage that I have . He put them in back in 1983 and they have never been cleaned. They are flat-no nooks and crannies. A little fine steel wool, a toothbrush and the tire cleaner should do it.
Test it out Gloria to ensure it won't disturb whatever finish they have. Then go full tilt. Let us know how it goes. Good luck, G.
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
" 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??
Thanks ...helpful information ..
Without a whole lot of yapping..
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No problem Cherry! Take care, G.
I'm gonna use this on my stainless steel range hood. I've cleaned it well, but there is a very thin layer of polymerized grease that I can't get off no matter what I've tried. My hunch is that this stuff will do it. Thanks for the help.
Try a small out of the way spot first. I've had one comment that a drip stained someones stainless microwave. I've never tried it on stainless, so I can't confirm. It will remove the grease though. Feedback with how it goes. Good luck, G.
Awesome! I thought I was the only one using auto products on furniture. I once cleaned some tar & nicotine from danish furniture with engine degreaser. I started with the mildest cleaners and worked my way up to the degreaser. They thought I was nuts, but it didn't even ruin the beautiful finish. Apparently the previous owner was a very heavy smoker!
Great job!
Thanks! Good tip! 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.
Yes THANK YOU for not taking down your video. It's now Aug 2024 and i just found it!
We are in a 30 yr old rental with this caked grease & cat hair issue. I cant wait to try this!
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
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.
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.
I am a cleaner and come across this kind of grime frequently. I'm in a job right now with VERY heavy grease on wood cupboards just like in your video... I am amazed!!! Thank you!
Cool. It does work great. 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.
Holy smokes. This was amazing! Other than using this wheel cleaner, I started using TPS (buy a gallon)
on my Cabinets about 5 years ago and it works great. BTW... TPS also works extremely well on the
the coated Aluminum window sills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It cuts through all the dirt (including smoke stains) with no effort!
What is tps
@@sameenarahaman5729 Sorry, typeO
TSP is commonly used by painters to prepare a wall for Painting after sanding.
TSP - Extra Strength cleaner & degreaser.
No smell. Not bad on the hands for spot cleaning, although you should use goves. Biodegradable
I wish that I had of discovered this 30 years ago! It's been around forever.
Thank you so much
I do use TSP from time to time- but mainly for paint prep. It is a good cleaner. Thanks for the tip for the aluminum sills. G.
Thanks for following up to the questions! Much appreciated! Take care, 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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"Tasty"?? ..i thought he said "nasty" 😮
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.
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.
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 RUclipsrs 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.
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.
Thanks for this! After scrubbing mine, I took it to my grout on my tile floor and it worked wonders!
Great tip Shelbie! G.
...you answered a prayer today!!!..much love🧡
Thanks Bobbie! Take care, G.
Interesting! Thank you so much. I have tried everything from peroxide to orange oil with no luck. Awesome info!
Give this a go, but try an out of the way spot first. If all goes well, you'll be surprised how well it works. Take care and let us know how it worked for you. 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.
Wow!!!! Just wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗
Thanks! Good luck, 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.
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.
Great tip! Thank you so much! It’s unbelievable how dirty/ grimey our house was when we moved in! I can’t believe that 3 years later I found a spot in our kitchen (tops of our cabinets doors that still hadn’t been completely got cleaned) I tried 3 different cleaners and it wasn’t doing anything🤢
Thanks Angel. Give this a go, but try a spot first. Hope it works out well for you. Good luck, G.
This product did miracle on my heavy greased cabinets. I had very thick grease left on my wooden cabinets from previous people who were renting the house. And nothing, I mean nothing was helping to get rid of them. I tried,baking soda and soap mixture, baking soda and vinegar, murphy. I even tried scraping the grease. And NOTHING worked. I tried this product after seeing the video, and I couldn't believe my eyes how the grease was just breaking apart within just few seconds after sprying it. I am so glad I found this video and the product as well. Thanks so much for sharing.
You clearly fell into our camp of "NOTHING WORKED!" Like you, we'd tried many recommend products and concoctions that were sworn by and got with little to no results. Now you know first hand that this stuff can be a miracle worker and requires very little effort. Not to get too verbose, but can you believe It's been called fake? I showed it working in real-time on a real problem...lol. How can that be fake? Anyway, so glad the video was helpful and it preformed for you like it did for us! We've also used it for soap scum on tile and grout, porcelain and glass cook-tops, painted cabinets, etc. with no ill effects. As stated in the video- try a spot first.
Thanks for sharing your success! Take care, G.
Where did you buy it at? Thank you.
@@williecobbcobb9494 Target
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?
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.
This is an awesome idea. My cabinets look almost identical to yours (in color, wood finish and design), and I used Dawn dish washing soap and a magic eraser, which is also very effective.
Good tips Patricia! Good luck, G.
Cleans the oil spills off ducks so sounds about right.
Interesting, though I doubt that would work for the worst jobs. I tried everything, inlcuding the magic racer and dawn, though not together. Some said the Magic Orange from Dollar Store worked. Nope, not on mine or anthers. I will try what you did before the Armorall or this stuff. Even if the eraser and dawn work, the other sounds easier and faster. I'm not strong, so that matters to me.
@@eyeswideshut2800 How do you get oil spills on ducks?? are you a combination mechanic/ duck farmer? my mind is boggling.
@@marilynwentworth6973 It SHOULD be common knowledge by now with commercials for Dawn running for years but I'll indulge you. When there is an oil spill in the OCEAN or any water which happens OFTEN Dawn is gentle and effective in removing the oil from wildlife by conservationist who do just that, protect the wildlife. Next time just look it up and not boggle your mind, after all you're on the internet...ijs
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.
THIS WORKS LIKE MAGIC!!!! I was not expecting it. I have 2 years without cleaning my cabinets and they were very greasy. I sprayed this on them and the grease just melted away. I just wipe and all clean! THANKS FOR THE TIP!!
That it does Queen! Glad it worked for you and melted the grime away. Take care, G.
Oh my!!!!! Definitely would try this product! I've been trying so many tips, didn't work. Thanks for sharing! God bless!
No problem! 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.
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'm a house cleaner and the auto detail section is my arsenal! 😀 Super Clean purple degreaser is for cars but I use it as a degreaser for extremely dirty kitchens, I also use the invisible glass brand auto glass cleaner, I hate windex. The auto glass leaves absolutely no streaks in mirrors and glass, makes my job easier. Also the brushes for wheel detailing are excellent to clean very dirty baseboards 😉
The super clean also cleans grease on wood, but it's too strong, you have to work very quickly with it. After I degrease I apply either unscented baby oil or coconut oil to bring back the luster.
Thanks for the info! G.
Hi , am too is a house cleaner
I did try the purple cleaner and it worked better than easy off oven cleaner.
Thanks for sharing, both of you.
Just bought a house, cabinets over the stove area caked with grease, NOTHING has worked. Your video is right on time, can’t wait to try this.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊😊😊
I can relate. Try this on a spot. If no ill effects- you should be surprised on how well it does work. Let me know how it turns out. 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.
Where I work at, there are places on office doors and classroom doors of accumulation of dirt and oils where people have pushed the door instead of the handle. Methinks this is going to help me out!
Quite possibly will. Good luck, G.
Alonzo Branson Q
It's been a year, Alonzo, did you try it on the doors?
Best cleaning advice ever found.
+zgr8est50
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.
Bless your for this video. I have moved to an old apartment and no matter what l have used, the grease doesn’t go anywhere. I will give this a try. Thank you!
It does work great, but try a spot first. Good luck, G.
About to try this. Been on this cleaning the cabinets for 1week and it’s getting me angry.
Thank you very much. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Try a spot first Dave to make sure it doesn't hurt the finish. It worked great for us. Let us know how it turns out. Good luck, G.