Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner safe on kitchen appliances?Updated 12 days ago
TL;DR: Yes. Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is safe for microwaves, stovetops, rangehoods, ovens, and BBQs. The formula is fine across these surfaces (pH 8.5, no abrasive particles); the variable is the scrubbing tool. Match the scrubber to the surface, gentle on plastic and ceramic-glass interiors, scrubbier on enamel and metal. Always sponge-rinse thoroughly with a damp Dish Sponge or Swedish Dishcloth after cleaning, since appliances don't drain.
Can I use it on kitchen appliances?
✓ Safe for kitchen appliances
Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is mildly alkaline (pH 8.5) and contains no abrasive particles. Spray, let it sit for a few minutes, scrub with the right tool for the surface, then sponge-rinse thoroughly with a damp Dish Sponge or Swedish Dishcloth.
⚠ Always sponge-rinse after use
Appliances like ovens and microwaves don't drain, so product residue needs to be wiped off manually before next use.
Sponge-rinse method
Wet a clean Dish Sponge or Swedish Dishcloth with clean water.
Wipe the surface thoroughly, rinsing and re-wetting as you go.
Repeat until all product residue is gone, then let dry before using the appliance.
Are some appliances more sensitive than others?
✓ Soft side only
Microwave interiors (plastic or painted), ceramic-glass cooktops, and induction cooktops. Soft cloth or the soft side of a Dish Sponge or Scrubby Pad only. Scrubby side risks scratching.
✓ Scrubby side OK
Gas cooktops (cast iron grates, enamel hob), enamel oven interiors, oven racks and trays, BBQ grills. The Scrubby Pad scrubby side is fine here. Light pressure on enamel.
⚠ Check the manual
For self-cleaning or pyrolytic oven interiors, check the manufacturer's manual first. Some specify cleaner restrictions because the catalytic or pyrolytic coating has specific care requirements.
Safe for microwaves, stovetops, rangehoods, ovens, and BBQs. Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested, Eczema Association recognised. Septic safe, made in Australia.
Two-sided cleaning pad. Soft side for plastic and ceramic-glass surfaces. Scrubby side for enamel ovens, BBQ grills, and gas cooktops.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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