Hidden kitchen spot is a little-known grease trap with years of grimy buildup
Kitchen cabinets don't need cleaning as frequently as the rest of that room, but while you've probably got the doors and shelves under control, there is one spot you're probably missing.
That neglected area is above the kitchen cupboards, which is typically so high up and close to the ceiling that we tend to forget about it and not realise just how dirty it is.
It turns out that this spot is actually quite the grease trap and has the potential to accumulate thick layers of both grime and dust.
Watch the video above.
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There was so much grease the surface looked brown. TikTok/@zapatas_cleaningservices
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Professional cleaner Kellsie Zapata revealed just how grimy this area can get in a video posted to her TikTok channel.
The build-up on top of the cabinet was so thick it actually looked like the surface was brown instead of white.
"I used a wet Scour Daddy and the Athos multi-surface cleaner. I sprayed the Athos cleaner on the grease buildup and let it sit. This is key when you're dealing with grease and other hardened buildup. You need to give your cleaning product time to work. So, spraying your product and then scrubbing right away is not ideal," she explained in the video.
"I let the cleaner sit for about 10 minutes, then came in with the wet Scour Daddy and started to clean. Once I got most of it off, I came in with a microfiber towel and wiped it down. Then, I moved on to another section and repeated the same cleaning process."
The multi-surface cleaner Zapata used is a US brand but you can use any similar product to clean this area, especially if it has a degreasing function.
Warm water and dishwashing liquid will also work well for this task.
The cabinet is actually bright white. TikTok/@zapatas_cleaningservices
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Once the top of your cabinets is finally clean, Zapata recommends a clever hack that will ensure this area never gets that dirty again.
"If you have cabinets that look like this, where there are a few inches or feet of open space between the tops of the cabinets and the ceiling, after you clean this area, lay down wax paper (baking paper) or newspaper on the top of the cabinets," she said.
"Wax paper is a fantastic solution because it collects the grease, allowing you to remove the paper, throw it away, and replace it when necessary. That waxy surface acts like a magnet to collect dust and grime; you only need to change it a few times a year, and it's far more time-effective than getting up there to tackle this area again."
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