Identify the finish first
Check whether the area is laminate, painted timber, stainless steel, glass, ceramic tile, natural stone or a coated appliance. Read the product and surface instructions, test in a hidden spot and use ventilation where directed. Natural stone can be etched by acids, painted finishes can lose their sheen and timber edges can swell when soaked.
Benches, splashbacks and cupboards
Remove crumbs, then hold a warm damp cloth over a thin grease film for a short period. Wipe with warm water and a small amount of dishwashing liquid if the material permits, then remove residue and dry. Clean cupboard handles and the underside of doors separately because skin oils collect there.
Do not scrape with a knife or use a rough pad on glossy, acrylic or coated surfaces.
Cooktop, oven and rangehood
Turn appliances off and let them cool. Lift loose residue first, then use the manufacturer-approved cooktop product; keep liquid away from controls and burners. Clean an oven or rangehood filter only by its manual. Never combine degreaser with bleach, acids, vinegar, ammonia or another product.
If grease is baked on and the appliance manual gives no safe method, use the focused oven service instead of force.
When professional cleaning helps
A domestic kitchen clean is worthwhile when grease has spread across benches, splashbacks, cupboard fronts and floors, or when a busy household cannot keep up with the build-up. Dirt2Tidy can quote that broader scope and separately assess an oven interior.
Cleaning will not repair a damaged coating, leaking appliance or blocked drain, so those issues need the relevant trade.
