Fortunately,removing greasefrom metal does not require expensive or unusual cleaning products.

Tip

Sprinkle flour liberally on a grease spill.

The flour will absorb the oil quickly and prevent it from spreading.

vinegar as an inexpensive grease cleaner

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Let it sit for a few minutes, then brush or dump it into a trash bin.

Why Vinegar Works as a Grease Remover

Vinegaris an effective all-purpose household cleaner.

The acetic acid in vinegar is relatively mild, so it won’t damage your metal surfaces.

Overhead view of materials needed to clean grease off of metal

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It’s also nonabrasive.

How to Remove Grease With Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol works as a solvent to cut through the grease.

Tips to Keep Metal Surfaces Grease-Free Longer

Mixing a cleaning solution in a spray bottle

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Spraying the degreasing cleaner onto a metal spoon rest

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Drying off the metal

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Mixing a cleaning solution in a plastic container

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Preparing to wipe away the grease from the metal

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Using baking soda to clean off burnt food

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Drying off the cleaned metal

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Mixing a rubbing alcohol cleaning solution

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Using a sponge dipped in rubbing alcohol solution to clean a metal bowl

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Drying a metal bowl with a microfiber cloth

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