Kitchen cabinets coated with grease and fingerprints can be restored to a like-new condition using just two natural ingredients, according to a cleaning influencer on TikTok. Chantel Mila, known as @mama_mila_ and with over 1.6 million followers, shared a method that requires no scrubbing and uses baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and lemon juice.
Simple Two-Ingredient Solution
In a TikTok video, Mila demonstrated how to mix a quarter cup of baking soda with one teaspoon of lemon juice and one cup of water. She described the mixture as “powerful” at cutting through grease without any scrubbing. The citric acid in the lemon juice helps break down grime, while the baking soda acts as a mild abrasive.
Application and Results
After mixing the ingredients in a bowl, users should apply the solution to cabinets using a clean cloth in broad, circular motions. Let it sit for five minutes to allow the mixture to work. Then, buff the cabinets with a warm, damp cloth to reveal a shiny finish. Any leftover lemon water can be poured down the sink to freshen drains and break down blockages.
Positive Feedback from Followers
Comments on the video were enthusiastic. One user wrote: “Love when the house is clean and smelling good.” Another added: “Such useful tips! I tried them and they worked.” A third commented: “I bet it smells so fresh in your kitchen too.”
Mila’s hack offers a cost-effective and natural alternative to commercial cleaners, using items commonly found at home. The method is particularly effective on matte or glass-finish cabinets, which tend to show fingerprints and stains more readily.
