Let’s face it: There is absolutely nothing more disgusting in this world than grease. Cooking greasy foods can ruin clothing, create hard-to-clean spots on kitchen walls and leave behind a trail of splatters and drips on surfaces.
Despite all this mess, people can’t get enough of fried foods because they simply taste so good. That’s why restaurants usually include at least one fried entrée like fried chicken or appetizer (think fried mozzarella sticks) on their menus.
Grease also presents a challenge to those who work in the automotive industry as lubricants, tar and oil can be very difficult to remove from concrete, clothing and other surfaces. However, oil is a necessary ingredient in helping vehicles run smoothly and efficiently so everyone has to continue to find solutions to this problematic substance.
Even in office environments, greasy substances such as heavy soil build-up, ink and wax can create havoc when spilled on desks, carpets, floors, paperwork and books.
Around the house and in restaurant kitchens grease can coat stovetops, stove hoods, cabinets, counters and nearby appliances. It is an unsightly mess, there’s no doubt about that!
Grease clings to so many surfaces and only continues to build-up if not cleaned properly. It will never go away on its own – in fact, those annoying little grease blots will even completely penetrate and expand on certain surfaces like fabric.
So what is a business owner to do? If your business has to deal with the never-ending challenge of getting rid of greasy stains, then you’ll want to check out the tips below:
- Always act quickly! There simply is no better advice than this when it comes to grease stains. Use white paper towels to soak up as much grease as possible then, depending on how delicate the surface or fabric is, try running some hot water on the stain to loosen the oil. If you can’t run hot water on the stain, try dabbing the surface with a sponge saturated with warm, sudsy water. Rinse well and then air dry. The process may need to be repeated as necessary.
- This is no time for trial and error. When you have a grease stain, you need to grab a cleaner that you know that you can depend on, such as Workman Degreaser manufactured by the Snee Chemical Company. Available at WorldwideJanitor.com, this powerful, multi-purpose cleaning agent is biodegradable, non-flammable and very effective at degreasing many different surfaces. It makes short order of grease, heavy soil build-up and deposits of oil, ink, wax and other challenging, oil-based substances.
- If you have a set-in stain and want to try out a homemade remedy, grab some baking soda or cornstarch. For outdoor oil stains on surfaces like driveways, sidewalks and garages, reach for kitty litter. The thought behind these products is that since they are powdery and absorbent, that they may be able to extract some of the stain. However, these methods, although mainly harmless in most circumstances, don’t always guarantee results.
- For caked-on stains, try spritzing with a vinegar solution and letting sit for a few moments before rinsing with a damp sponge. Under no circumstances should you use a butter knife or similar object to dig away at the grease build-up as this is a sure-fire way to scratch or otherwise destroy the surface.
- On fabrics, hairspray has been said to work on some grease stains. Others recommend a popular degreasing dishwashing detergent.
- Whatever you do, don’t let staff members avoid cleaning grease deposits. Regular cleaning will help prevent a smaller problem from turning into a larger one.
