Grease in a kitchen doesn’t stay where it landed. It drifts up to the hood, sticks to the cabinets beside the stove and catches every speck of dust. Dish soap will not move it once it has set, and that is when a degreaser earns its shelf space.
This guide covers seven kitchen degreasers from named makers, with the surfaces each maker names and the ones to avoid. We have not used these products ourselves. Where a reviewer has, we say who and what they found.
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Quick verdict: the best kitchen degreaser for most homes
Start with Easy-Off Heavy Duty Degreaser. Shop TODAY and Bob Vila both named it best overall, and its listing names range hoods. It is not for aluminum, painted surfaces or vinyl, so check your surface first. For cabinets, Krud Kutter Original is TODAY’s pick.
Whichever bottle you buy, try it on a hidden spot first. Labels change, and the bottle in your hand has the last word.
Five degreasers side by side
Five of the seven, one for each kind of job. All seven are described in full below.
| Degreaser | Best for | Format | Key limit | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Easy-Off Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray, 32 ozBest overall
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Hoods and heavy buildup | Trigger spray, 32 oz | No aluminum, painted surfaces or vinyl | View on Amazon |
Krud Kutter Original Cleaner Degreaser Spray, 32 ozBest for cabinets
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Cabinet grime | Trigger spray, 32 oz | Review covers lighter grime | View on Amazon |
Method Heavy Duty Degreaser, 28 ozBest for light grease
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Light, frequent cleaning | Trigger spray, 28 oz | No marble or aluminum | View on Amazon |
Zep Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser, 32 ozBest citrus formula
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Stainless and metal parts | Bottle, 32 oz | No glass, plastics or stone | View on Amazon |
| Vertical surfaces | Foam, 2 bottles | Rests on the listing | View on Amazon |
Details come from Amazon listings and the reviews named in each section. Labels change, so read the bottle you receive.
Our picks for the best kitchen degreaser
The first four have an independent review behind them. The last three rest on maker listings, and each section says so.
1. Easy-Off Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray, 32 oz – Strongest Review Backing
Easy-Off is the only degreaser here that two separate reviewers put first. Chrissy Callahan at Shop TODAY used six degreasers on kitchen cabinets during a condo renovation and named it best overall. She reports that more than half the grime was gone after the first pass on the cabinets above the stove, and that stains were about 95 percent gone by the end.
Bob Vila’s reviewers also named Easy-Off’s heavy-duty degreaser best overall, reporting that it took about 90 percent of baked-on grease off a cookie sheet in one pass. The listing names countertops, range hoods and grill grates, which is the job most people have in mind. It is not for every surface, though. Bob Vila lists aluminum, brass, copper, galvanized steel, painted surfaces and vinyl as places to keep it away from, so painted cabinets need a different bottle.
Why we like it
- Named best overall by both TODAY and Bob Vila
- The listing names range hoods and countertops
- Spray and wipe, with no mixing
Key specifications
| Model | 6233899624 |
|---|---|
| Size | 32 oz |
| Format | Trigger spray |
| Surfaces named | Countertops, range hoods, grill grates, workbenches |
| Avoid | Aluminum, brass, copper, galvanized steel, painted surfaces, vinyl, per Bob Vila |
| Rinse or wipe | Follow the bottle |
| Independent review | TODAY; Bob Vila |
| Listing note | Indoor and outdoor use |
Why we recommend it
This suits a kitchen with real buildup on a hood, a backsplash or the cabinets next to the stove, and a cook who wants the shortest route to clean.
Skip it if your cabinets are painted or your hood is aluminum. Bob Vila’s list rules out both surfaces.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Best-documented results in this guide
- Names the range hood directly
- Large bottle for repeat jobs
Cons
- TODAY’s reviewer says the nozzle leaks a little
- Bob Vila says the foamy spray splatters
- Long list of surfaces to avoid
2. Krud Kutter Original Cleaner Degreaser Spray, 32 oz – Cabinets Without Residue
Krud Kutter is a water-based spray from a brand better known in garages and paint shops than kitchens. It earned its place on cabinets. TODAY’s reviewer named it best for cabinets, saying most stains came off in the first pass, that a minute of waiting cleared the rest, and that it left no residue. That trial was on a cabinet side away from the stove, so treat it as evidence for ordinary grime and not for heavy cooked-on grease.
The listing calls it heavy duty and suits it to countertops, appliances, floors, tools, concrete and other washable surfaces, indoors and out. That makes it the most useful bottle here if you also want it for the garage. The listing does not name range hoods, so try a hidden spot before you use it on a coated or painted hood.
Why we like it
- TODAY’s pick for cabinets
- Left no residue in that review
- Works around the house as well as the kitchen
Key specifications
| Model | KK326 |
|---|---|
| Size | 32 oz |
| Format | Trigger spray, water based |
| Surfaces named | Countertops, appliances, floors, tools, concrete, washable surfaces |
| Avoid | Not stated on the listing; try a hidden spot |
| Rinse or wipe | Spray and wipe; follow the bottle |
| Independent review | TODAY |
| Listing note | Ready to use, no mixing |
Why we recommend it
Choose it for greasy film on cabinet doors and sides, or if one bottle has to cover the kitchen and the garage.
Skip it if your problem is baked-on grease on a stovetop. The review backing here is for lighter cabinet grime.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Quick first pass in TODAY’s review
- No residue reported
- Broad use across the home
Cons
- TODAY’s use was on indoor surfaces only
- Range hoods are not named
- The listing gives no list of surfaces to avoid
3. Method Heavy Duty Degreaser, 28 oz – Milder Option, Light Grease
Method is the pick for a cook who wipes down often and prefers a milder smell. The listing describes a lemongrass scent, says it is made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates or phosphates, and carries Leaping Bunny certification. It names stovetops, range hoods, microwaves, burners, grates, drip pans, air fryers and cabinet surfaces.
Set your expectations from the review, not the name. Bob Vila’s reviewers made it their natural pick and say it handled light splatters in a microwave and a range hood, but it removed only about half the grease on a cookie sheet after three minutes, and tough messes took several passes. There is also a conflict to know about. The listing calls it safe on stovetops, while Bob Vila says it is not for glass or ceramic stovetops, marble or aluminum. Take the stricter reading and check your bottle.
Why we like it
- Bob Vila’s natural pick
- The listing names range hoods and cabinet surfaces
- Pleasant scent for frequent use
Key specifications
| Model | 817939017623 |
|---|---|
| Size | 28 oz |
| Format | Trigger spray |
| Surfaces named | Stovetops, range hoods, microwaves, burners, grates, drip pans, air fryers, cabinet surfaces |
| Avoid | Glass or ceramic stovetops, marble, aluminum, per Bob Vila |
| Rinse or wipe | Follow the bottle |
| Independent review | Bob Vila |
| Listing note | Lemongrass scent; Leaping Bunny certified |
Why we recommend it
This fits weekly upkeep of a hood or stovetop before the grease has baked on, in a kitchen where a strong chemical smell is a problem.
Skip it if you are facing old, baked-on grease. Bob Vila’s result shows it needs several passes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Good on light splatters, per Bob Vila
- Mild scent
- Listing is specific about cooking surfaces
Cons
- Weak on baked-on grease
- Listing and review disagree on stovetops
- Not for marble or aluminum, per Bob Vila
4. Zep Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser, 32 oz – Citrus Solvent, Clear Limits
Zep’s citrus degreaser uses citrus solvents, and its listing is unusually plain about limits. It names stainless steel, appliances, kitchen surfaces, grills, stovetops, tools and engines, and it says not to use it on glass, plexiglass, plastics, auto paint, leather or natural stone. That rules out glass cooktops and stone counters from the start.
TODAY’s reviewer labeled it best for lighter stains. On a cabinet above the stove it needed about six sprays and extra scrubbing, and she finished the heaviest stains with Easy-Off. On lighter stains by a kitchen door, the cabinet looked nearly new after one round. So this is a capable second bottle, with a citrus scent. Note that Bob Vila reviewed a different Zep product, the all-purpose cleaner, so its verdict does not carry over.
Why we like it
- The listing states clearly what to avoid
- TODAY reports near-new results on lighter stains
- Names stainless steel and stovetops
Key specifications
| Model | ZUCIT32 |
|---|---|
| Size | 32 oz |
| Format | Liquid in a bottle |
| Surfaces named | Stainless steel, appliances, kitchen surfaces, grills, stovetops, tools |
| Avoid | Glass, plexiglass, plastics, auto paint, leather, natural stone |
| Rinse or wipe | Follow the bottle |
| Independent review | TODAY |
| Listing note | Natural citrus solvents |
Why we recommend it
Choose it for stainless steel and metal stovetop parts, and if you like a plain list of what a product should not touch.
Skip it if your cooktop is glass or your counters are natural stone. The listing rules out both.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clear surface limits
- Citrus scent
- Covers kitchen and tool grease
Cons
- More scrubbing than Easy-Off in TODAY’s review
- Not for glass cooktops
- Not for stone or plastics
5. Goo Gone Foaming Kitchen Degreaser, 28 oz, 2 Pack – Foam That Clings
Vertical surfaces are where a thin spray lets you down, because it runs before it works. Goo Gone’s listing describes a foam that clings to vertical and horizontal surfaces, which is why it earns a spot for backsplashes and the sides of a hood. It is sold as a kitchen product for baked-on food, grease and splatter on kitchen appliances, surfaces and cookware.
This pick rests on the listing. We did not read an independent review of this exact product, so we can only tell you what Goo Gone says about it. The listing calls it surface safe and says it is made in the USA, but it does not list which surfaces to avoid. Read the back of the bottle before using it on anything coated, painted or stone. The two-bottle pack also suits a kitchen that cleans often.
Why we like it
- Foam stays put on vertical surfaces, per the listing
- Made for kitchen grease and not garage work
- Two bottles in the pack
Key specifications
| Model | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Size | 28 oz, pack of 2 |
| Format | Foaming spray |
| Surfaces named | Kitchen appliances, surfaces, cookware |
| Avoid | Not stated on the listing; read the bottle |
| Rinse or wipe | Follow the bottle |
| Independent review | None read; rests on the listing |
| Listing note | Made in the USA, per the listing |
Why we recommend it
This is the one to try on a backsplash or hood side, where foam has time to work before it runs off.
Skip it if you want a product with a published review behind it. Easy-Off has that and this does not.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clinging foam
- Kitchen-specific claims
- Two-bottle supply
Cons
- No independent review read
- Surfaces to avoid are not listed
- Model number not stated
6. Astonish Grease Lifter Spray with Baking Soda, 25 oz – Names the Hood and Backsplash
Astonish is a British family-owned brand, according to its listing, and this spray is sold specifically as a kitchen degreaser. The listing is one of the more useful here: it names stovetops, oven doors, range hoods, roasting pans, baking trays, backsplashes and cabinet fronts near the cooktop. The directions are to mist the surface, wait a few minutes and wipe with a damp cloth.
It also states its limits. Food-contact surfaces need a rinse, and it is not for aluminum or natural stone. That is enough detail to decide whether it fits your kitchen. What it lacks is outside evidence. We read no independent review of this spray, so this recommendation rests on the listing. The listing also describes it as vegan and cruelty free. The seller was a third party when we checked, so look at who is selling the offer you see.
Why we like it
- Names range hoods and backsplashes
- States rinse and surface limits
- Wait a few minutes, then wipe
Key specifications
| Model | C6750 |
|---|---|
| Size | 25 oz |
| Format | Trigger spray with baking soda |
| Surfaces named | Stovetops, oven doors, range hoods, roasting pans, baking trays, backsplashes, cabinet fronts |
| Avoid | Aluminum, natural stone |
| Rinse or wipe | Wipe with a damp cloth; rinse food-contact surfaces |
| Independent review | None read; rests on the listing |
| Listing note | Vegan and cruelty free, per the listing |
Why we recommend it
It fits a cook cleaning the zone around the stove who wants one spray for the hood, the backsplash and the cabinet fronts.
Skip it if your hood is aluminum. The listing says not to use it there.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Specific list of kitchen surfaces
- Clear directions
- Clear limits
Cons
- No independent review read
- Sold by a third party when we checked
- Not for aluminum or stone
7. Fantastik Advanced Kitchen and Grease Cleaner, 32 oz – Everyday Wipe-Down Spray
Fantastik is the familiar spray for ordinary grease after dinner, and it is the lightest choice on this list. The listing says it wipes out grease and grime without smeary residue and works on stovetops, countertops and appliances. That is about all the listing tells you, so don’t read more into it than that.
We read no independent review of this bottle, and the listing does not state wait times or surfaces to avoid. Use it the way you would any kitchen spray: try it on a hidden spot first, follow the label, and rinse anything food will touch unless the label says otherwise. It belongs here because many kitchens need a daily spray more than they need a heavy-duty one. For hard buildup, go back to pick one.
Why we like it
- Simple spray for daily use
- Stovetops, counters and appliances named
- No smeary residue claimed
Key specifications
| Model | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Size | 32 oz |
| Format | Trigger spray |
| Surfaces named | Stovetops, countertops, appliances |
| Avoid | Not stated on the listing; read the bottle |
| Rinse or wipe | Follow the bottle |
| Independent review | None read; rests on the listing |
| Listing note | Advertised for kitchen grease |
Why we recommend it
This suits the nightly wipe of a stove and counter, where light grease has not had time to set.
Skip it if you need detail before you buy. The listing is the thinnest in this guide.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Familiar, easy to use
- Sold directly by Amazon when we checked
- Good size for regular use
Cons
- No independent review read
- Thin listing details
- Not aimed at baked-on grease
How to choose a kitchen degreaser
Start with the surface, not the strength. Most of the damage people do with these products comes from using a good degreaser on the wrong material.
The material under the grease
Aluminum is the surface most often ruled out. Bob Vila’s list for Easy-Off includes it, and Method and Astonish exclude it too. Painted cabinets, natural stone and glass cooktops also appear on several lists. If you don’t know what your hood is made of, check its manual. For the hood itself, our under-cabinet range hood guide covers the common types.
How old the grease is
Fresh splatter needs little. Old film that has baked on needs the strongest product and more than one pass. The two reviews we read agree on that: the milder products did well on light jobs and fell behind on baked-on grease.
Spray or foam
Foam stays on a vertical surface longer, and a thin spray is easier to place on a flat one. A splattering foam can be hard to aim, which Bob Vila noted with Easy-Off, so put it on a cloth if you are working near a wall.
Ventilation and skin
Read the label for gloves and ventilation. We make no safety or health claims about any of these products. Follow what each maker says on the bottle.
How we picked these seven degreasers
We have not used these products in our kitchen. We looked for named makers, listings that name kitchen surfaces, and published reviews. Shop TODAY’s reviewer and Bob Vila’s reviewers describe how they compared products, and we report what they say and credit them. Three picks, Goo Gone, Astonish and Fantastik, rest on the listing alone, and we say so in each section. We left out garage and automotive degreasers, and products already covered in our oven cleaner guide.
Grease cleaner questions, answered
What is the best grease cleaner for a range hood?
Easy-Off and Astonish both name range hoods, and so does Method for lighter grease. Check the hood’s material first, because Easy-Off and Astonish are both ruled out for some metals.
Can I use a degreaser on a glass cooktop?
Not automatically. Zep rules out glass, and Bob Vila says Method is not for glass or ceramic stovetops, though Bob Vila’s reviewers report a good result from Easy-Off on a glass cooktop. For routine care, use a product made for the job from our cooktop cleaner guide.
Do I need to rinse after using a degreaser?
Often, on anything that touches food. Astonish says so directly. If the label calls for a rinse, rinse with clean water and dry.
Is a degreaser the same as a disinfectant?
No. A degreaser removes grease. A disinfectant has its own label directions and wait times. Don’t assume one does the job of the other unless the label says so.
Our final pick for grease
Related guide: Best kitchen cleaner spray.
Buy the Easy-Off Heavy Duty Degreaser if your surfaces allow it, and use Krud Kutter on cabinets. For lighter weekly upkeep, Method is the milder choice. When the grease is inside the oven, our best oven cleaner guide is the better place to start.