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NON-TOXIC CLEANING 101
A degreaser is a cleaning product specifically formulated to break down grease and oil on contact. While all-purpose cleaners can handle everyday messes, degreasers are designed for the tougher stuff—baked-on splatter, cooking oil residue, sticky buildup around burners, and that greasy haze that develops on cabinets near the stove.
The right degreaser dissolves grease at a molecular level, so you can wipe it away easily.
Grease doesn't just look bad. Over time, kitchen grease traps dust, food particles, and bacteria, creating a film that harbors germs and is harder to clean the longer it sits. Regular degreasing keeps surfaces clean, protects finishes on your appliances, and makes everyday cleaning a lot easier since you're not fighting through layers of buildup.
Most conventional degreasers work, but the ingredient list is a danger zone. Flip to the label on common kitchen degreasers, and you’ll find harsh solvents like butyl cellosolve (2-butoxyethanol) and toxic gases like ammonia in high concentrations.
These chemicals cut through grease effectively, but they also produce strong fumes, can irritate skin and eyes, and leave behind harmful residues on the surfaces where you prepare food. In a kitchen where ventilation isn't always great, and kids and pets are in and out, these are real concerns.
A plant-powered degreaser uses ingredients derived from natural sources like coconut and citrus to break down grease. Plant-derived surfactants lower the surface tension of grease so it lifts off surfaces, while natural compounds like sodium citrate dissolve oily residue without toxic fumes or harsh chemicals.
The question most people have is whether non-toxic kitchen degreasers actually work. The short answer is yes.
Plant-based surfactants like coco-betaine and decyl glucoside are highly effective at cutting through grease, and they do it without the health trade-offs that come with conventional formulas.
You can make a basic degreaser at home with vinegar, baking soda, and a little dish soap. This DIY method is a great non-toxic alternative for light grease and everyday maintenance. But for baked-on oven splatter, caked-on cooktop grime, or grease that's been sitting for a while, a DIY solution usually falls short.
The surfactants in a properly formulated plant-powered degreaser are specifically designed to penetrate and dissolve heavy grease in a way that vinegar and baking soda can't match on their own.
Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Degreaser is built for exactly this. Our formula uses plant-powered ingredients like coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, and sodium citrate to dissolve tough grease and grime on contact. Plus, it’s fragrance-free and works on ovens, cooktops, microwaves, countertops, grills, and even automotive and garage surfaces—without emitting harsh fumes.
For cooked-on grease on pots and pans, Truly Free Home Foaming Heavy Duty Pot & Pan Spray is another highly effective, non-toxic option. Simply spray it on, let the foam work for a few minutes, and grease wipes right off, no heavy scrubbing involved.
A quick degreasing routine can help keep this sticky, stubborn grime from building up, so you can spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your kitchen. Here are our top tips for keeping your kitchen grease-free.
Spray down your stovetop and surrounding counters after cooking—grease is much easier to remove when it's fresh.
Clean range hood filters and microwave interiors weekly before buildup gets out of hand.
Keep your degreaser accessible. If your go-to degreaser is under the sink and easy to grab, you're way more likely to use it regularly than if it's buried in a closet.
Staying on top of kitchen grease—and using a safe, non-toxic degreaser—is key to ensuring this chore doesn’t become overwhelming or introduce unwanted toxins into your home. And Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Degreaser makes it easy to check these off your list.
