Kitchen cabinets that appear grubby can be restored to a like-new condition using a simple, natural two-ingredient solution that requires no scrubbing, according to a popular cleaning influencer.
Cleaning Hack Goes Viral on TikTok
Chantel Mila, known as @mama_mila_ on TikTok, has shared a method that uses baking soda and lemon juice to cut through tough grease on kitchen cabinets. Mila, who has over 1.6 million followers, posted a video demonstrating the technique, which has garnered widespread attention. In the caption, she wrote: "Say goodbye to tough grease on your kitchen cabinets. This mix is one of my favourites at cutting through tough grease and leaving your kitchen cabinets looking new again."
Baking soda and lemon juice are both known for their natural cleaning properties. When combined, they effectively remove persistent stains while leaving a pleasant fragrance.
How to Make the Solution
To create the cleaning mixture, you need a bowl, a quarter cup of baking soda, a teaspoon of lemon juice, and one cup of water. Mila explains that the baking soda is "powerful" at eliminating grease without scrubbing, and the citric acid in lemon juice helps cut through grime. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, then apply the solution to cabinets using a clean cloth with broad, circular movements. Allow it to sit for five minutes to let the mixture work. Finally, wipe away the solution with a warm, damp cloth, leaving cabinets shiny.
The leftover lemon water can be poured down the sink to deodorise and dissolve blockages.
Reaction from Followers
Followers expressed enthusiasm about the hack. One user commented: "Love when the house is clean and smelling good." Another added: "Such useful tips! I tried them and they worked." A third shared: "I bet it smells so fresh in your kitchen too."
