Man cleaning white kitchen cabinets with a cloth to remove grease and fingerprints.
The Daily Kitchen Battle
Kitchens are notoriously difficult to keep spotless. Daily food preparation inevitably leaves behind a persistent, invisible layer of airborne oil and grease.
A man reaching high to wipe dust and grime off white kitchen cabinets.
Cabinets and cupboards take the brunt of this mess. No matter how often you wipe them, greasy fingerprints and smudges always seem to reappear on the surfaces.
The 64p Solution
You do not need expensive specialty cleaners to restore your kitchen’s shine. According to a cleaning specialist on social media, the ultimate degreaser is already sitting next to your sink.
A person maintaining a spotless kitchen space by wiping the upper cupboards.
TikTok creator @neals_k shared that standard washing up liquid is the only product required for pristine cabinets. A basic bottle costs as little as 64p at Asda, making it a highly budget-friendly alternative to commercial surface sprays.
The Two-Cloth Method
The TikToker outlined her specific technique for cutting through stubborn kitchen grime. The process requires only warm water, the washing up liquid, and two clean microfibre cloths.
A person applying detergent to effectively clean flat-panel kitchen cabinets.
“For kitchen cabinets that are usually full of grease and fingerprints, grab a bowl, some water, washing up liquid and two clean microfibre cloths,” she explained. “One for cleaning and one for drying.”
Add a few drops of the soap to a bowl of warm water. Submerge the cleaning cloth and wring it out completely until it is merely damp, not dripping wet.
Wiping Away the Swirls
Start at the highest point of your cabinets and work your way down. Use firm, circular motions to break down the grease and lift the fingerprint marks.
Once the surface is clean, immediately follow up with the second, dry microfibre cloth. Buffing the damp cabinets dry prevents water spots, streaks, and residue buildup.
This two-step process works seamlessly on both cabinet doors and kitchen drawers. Emphasizing the streak-free finish, Neal noted: “I find that this method doesn’t give me the dreaded swirl.”
