{"id":2444,"date":"2020-12-28T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/?p=2444"},"modified":"2021-02-06T15:25:43","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T15:25:43","slug":"how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove grease stains from walls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The kitchen wall suffers most when it comes to grease stains as oil tends to splatter on the walls leaving behind stains that taint the appearance of your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Most people dread the process of cleaning the kitchen walls because of the time and effort it takes, but we are here to show you easy ways to remove those grease stains from your walls and leave your house looking fresh, clean, and presentable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#Remove_grease_stains_from_walls_without_paint\" title=\"Remove grease stains from walls without paint\">Remove grease stains from walls without paint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#Products_you_can_use_to_remove_grease_stains\" title=\"Products you can use to remove grease stains\">Products you can use to remove grease stains<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#1_The_white_vinegar_approach\" title=\"1# The white vinegar approach\">1# The white vinegar approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#2_Using_baking_soda\" title=\"2# Using baking soda\">2# Using baking soda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#3_Corn_starch_paste_absorbs_grease_stains\" title=\"3# Corn starch paste absorbs grease stains\">3# Corn starch paste absorbs grease stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#4_Liquid_dish_soap_method\" title=\"4# Liquid dish soap method\">4# Liquid dish soap method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#5_Lemon_juice_and_Borax_paste\" title=\"5# Lemon juice and Borax paste\">5# Lemon juice and Borax paste<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#Video_How_to_remove_grease_stains_from_walls_without_paint\" title=\"Video: How to remove grease stains from walls without paint\">Video: How to remove grease stains from walls without paint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_grease_stains\" title=\"Frequently asked questions about grease stains\">Frequently asked questions about grease stains<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#Can_I_use_bleaching_detergents_to_remove_grease_stains_from_the_wall\" title=\"Can I use bleaching detergents to remove grease stains from the wall?\">Can I use bleaching detergents to remove grease stains from the wall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#How_can_you_remove_other_stains_from_the_wall\" title=\"How can you remove other stains from the wall?\">How can you remove other stains from the wall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#How_can_you_maintain_clean_grease-free_kitchen_walls\" title=\"How can you maintain clean, grease-free kitchen walls?\">How can you maintain clean, grease-free kitchen walls?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls\/#Wrapping_up\" title=\"Wrapping up\">Wrapping up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_grease_stains_from_walls_without_paint\"><\/span>Remove grease stains from walls without paint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to get rid of grease stains on your walls without painting over them. With a little effort and some TLC, your walls will be looking new in no time. Eliminate grease stains on your walls: White distilled vinegar, Liquid dishwashing soap, Baking soda or Lemon juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Products_you_can_use_to_remove_grease_stains\"><\/span>Products you can use to remove grease stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>White distilled vinegar<\/li><li>Liquid dishwashing soap<\/li><li>Corn starch paste<\/li><li>Baking soda<\/li><li>Lemon juice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_white_vinegar_approach\"><\/span>1# The white vinegar approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distilled white vinegar is your best friend when it comes to cutting through and getting rid of grease stains. If you notice ugly grease stains on your kitchen walls, then follow this procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>3 cups of white distilled vinegar<\/li><li>3 cups of hot water<\/li><li>A microfiber cloth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow this procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Mix the two liquids in a 1:1 ratio.<\/li><li>Put the solution in a spray bottle.<\/li><li>Spray on the affected parts of the wall and leave for a few minutes to allow the solution to work on the grease.<\/li><li>Make sure you apply enough of the solution.<\/li><li>Repeat the process as you wipe with a soft microfiber cloth, checking if all the grease has come off.<\/li><li>Avoid using rough scrubbers because you can remove the paint, causing much worse harm.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Using_baking_soda\"><\/span>2# Using baking soda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know about the cleaning wonders of baking soda by now and if you are lacking this household commodity in your house, make sure to include it on your next shopping list because other than being inexpensive and harmless, it has many stain-removing advantages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove grease wall stains using baking soda, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1\/4 cup of baking soda<\/li><li>1 cup of water<\/li><li>A soft microfiber cloth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Mix the two ingredients to form a runny baking soda paste.<\/li><li>Smear the paste on the greasy wall.<\/li><li>Leave for a few minutes to allow the baking soda paste to work on the grease.<\/li><li>Dampen the microfiber cloth in hot water and use it to wipe the paste off.<\/li><li>If the grease doesn\u2019t come off, repeat the process.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Corn_starch_paste_absorbs_grease_stains\"><\/span>3# Corn starch paste absorbs grease stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cornstarch is another excellent grease absorbent. So if you have cornstarch in your kitchen cabinet then you\u2019re one step closer to saying goodbye to ugly greasy walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the corn starch method to get rid of grease on your walls, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1\/2 cup of corn starch<\/li><li>1 cup of water<\/li><li>A soft microfiber cloth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow this procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Mix the two ingredients to form a thick paste.<\/li><li>Spread the cornstarch paste on the greasy walls.<\/li><li>Make sure the paste is a bit wet and runny, not too dry and thick.<\/li><li>Leave for some time to allow for the starch to absorb the oil.<\/li><li>Dip the microfiber cloth in hot water, then use it to scrub gently on the wall.<\/li><li>Rinse and your wall will be free of grease.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Liquid_dish_soap_method\"><\/span>4# Liquid dish soap method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Liquid dishwashing soap should have been your first try, if not vinegar. It&#8217;s a superb degreaser, as it\u2019s designed to remove grease from dishes. It also works well on greasy walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Half a cup of dish soap<\/li><li>One gallon of water<\/li><li>A microfiber cloth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Wet the stained walls with hot water to begin breaking down the grease.<\/li><li>Apply the dish soap generously to the affected regions.<\/li><li>Allow it to work on the stains for 20 minutes.<\/li><li>Dampen the microfiber cloth in hot water and use it to scrub gently on the wall.<\/li><li>Rinse with hot water and wipe with the damp cloth.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Lemon_juice_and_Borax_paste\"><\/span>5# Lemon juice and Borax paste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evidence shows lemons have degreasing properties and when combined with borax, which is an excellent stain remover. The combination does wonders on grease-stained walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use Borax and lemon juice, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1\/4 cup of Borax<\/li><li>6 squeezed lemons or a cup of lemon juice<\/li><li>A soft microfiber cloth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Sprinkle hot water on the greasy wall to remove excess oil.<\/li><li>Mix the lemon juice and borax to form a runny paste.<\/li><li>Smear the paste on the greasy wall and allow it to work on the stain for about 30 minutes.<\/li><li>Dip the microfiber cloth in hot water. Then use it to scrub on the walls as you rub the paste against the grease.<\/li><li>Once satisfied you have scrubbed well, rinse the microfiber cloth and use it to rinse the wall and leave it looking clean and grease-free.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_How_to_remove_grease_stains_from_walls_without_paint\"><\/span>Video: How to remove grease stains from walls without paint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to remove grease stains from walls without paint\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zecn9Pwvr20?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_grease_stains\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about grease stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_bleaching_detergents_to_remove_grease_stains_from_the_wall\"><\/span><em>Can I use bleaching detergents to remove grease stains from the wall?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, most commercial bleaching agents will discolor your wall by reacting with the paint as most of them contain harsh chemicals. Natural household products should always be your first pick when it comes to working on stains. Stay away from harsh bleach unless it\u2019s absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_remove_other_stains_from_the_wall\"><\/span><em>How can you remove other stains from the wall?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The above products are suitable for removing grease stains from walls. Stains like blood, ink, pencil, and crayons require different cleaners. Each wall stain is treated differently and with a specific product. Know what stain you are dealing with, then find out the best approach here at How2RemoveStains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_maintain_clean_grease-free_kitchen_walls\"><\/span>How can you maintain clean, grease-free kitchen walls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret is to maintaining clean walls is to treat and clean the stains regularly, as soon as you notice them. Treat the grease stains on your walls with dish soap, distilled white vinegar, cornstarch, baking soda, lemon juice and borax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_up\"><\/span>Wrapping up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there is no excuse to live with dirty greasy walls. Removing grease stains from walls is not an impossible task nor, does it require expensive commercial products. All you need is a combination of one or more natural household cleaners and you will be good to go. The products are quite affordable as well and readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy cleaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how to remove grease stains from walls\" class=\"wp-image-2446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-remove-grease-stains-from-walls-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The kitchen wall suffers most when it comes to grease stains as oil tends to splatter on the walls leaving behind stains that taint the appearance of your kitchen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2445,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2444"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2444"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2537,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2444\/revisions\/2537"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}