Grease builds up quietly in a Columbus kitchen. A few weeks of weeknight cooking, and the oven door clouds over, the range hood filter feels sticky, and the stovetop leaves a faint film on everything it touches. Degreasing is not about scrubbing harder. It is about giving the right cleaner time to do its work, and working in the right order.

Start with the range hood filter, because it catches the most grease. Most metal mesh filters lift or slide out. Soak the filter in a sink of hot water with a good squirt of dish soap for twenty to thirty minutes, then scrub gently with a soft brush and rinse. If your hood uses a charcoal filter, check the manufacturer’s guidance first, since those are usually replaced rather than washed. Wipe the inside of the hood canopy with a damp cloth and a little dish soap, and dry it so it does not streak.

Next, tackle the oven. Remove the racks and soak them in the same hot, soapy water while you work on the oven itself. For the interior, a paste of baking soda and a little water spread over greasy spots and left for at least thirty minutes loosens baked-on residue without harsh fumes. Wipe it away with a damp cloth, then follow with a cloth dampened with white vinegar to lift the last film. Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto heating elements or the oven light, and always let the oven cool completely before you start.

For the stovetop and the wall behind it, work top to bottom so drips land on surfaces you have not cleaned yet. A degreasing dish soap on a damp cloth handles most daily buildup. For stubborn spots, let the soap sit for a few minutes before wiping. Finish by buffing with a dry cloth, which keeps stainless steel from showing streaks.

A few habits keep grease from coming back so fast. Run the range hood fan every time you cook, even for a quick saute, and wipe the stovetop once it cools each evening. A small weekly wipe of the hood filter takes far less effort than a deep degreasing session every few months. If grease has built up for a long time, or the job involves a full kitchen deep clean, that is where professional help makes sense. Ohio Supreme Clean is fully insured through NEXT Insurance, and a deep clean is quoted by scope so you know what it covers before we start.

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