Get rid of those pesky grease stains once and for all. Dotdash Meredith / Janet Maples Many people clean their cooktops and countertops after each round of cooking, but tend to forget the backsplash.

Prompt cleaning is the most effective way to prevent kitchen grease stains. Use baking soda to absorb oil stains from countertops, and a degreasing agent to remove it. Be sure to clean your countertop ...

Dish soap and warm water work well for light grease; vinegar and water help break down tougher spots. For stubborn buildup, try a baking soda paste or a gentle commercial degreaser (tested first).

Is cleaning your kitchen cabinets part of your regular kitchen maintenance routine? Unless they're obviously splattered with pasta sauce or covered in jelly fingerprints, it might not be on your radar ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if you're fastidious about cleaning, walls are one of those places you might not think to clean in your kitchen (but definitely should).

Nothing gleams as beautifully as a white kitchen. Until it gets grubby, that is. Those bright kitchen cabinets will show fingerprints, spills, and grease like nobody's business. This is the case with ...