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Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner suitable for food prep surfaces?Updated 12 hours ago

TL;DR: Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner suits food prep surfaces such as benchtops, chopping boards and splashbacks when used as directed. Rinse with clean water before food touches the surface. That is the step that matters, and it clears any product residue. GECA certified, Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested, Eczema Association of Australasia recognised. Made in Australia.

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Koh Kitchen Grease and Oil Cleaner on a kitchen benchtop
Koh Kitchen Grease and Oil Cleaner in a kitchen

Is it suitable for food prep surfaces?

Koh Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner suits food prep surfaces such as kitchen benchtops, chopping boards, splashbacks and kitchen islands when used as directed. It is GECA certified, Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council Australia, Dermatest tested for skin tolerance and Eczema Association of Australasia recognised. pH 8.5, 15 ingredients, made in Australia. Rinse with clean water before food touches the surface. The rinse clears any product residue, and the surface is then ready to use.

✓ Suits food prep surfaces

Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner suits benchtops, chopping boards, splashbacks and kitchen islands.

GECA certified. Sensitive Choice approved by the National Asthma Council Australia. Dermatest tested for skin tolerance. Eczema Association of Australasia recognised. pH 8.5, 15 ingredients, made in Australia.

GECA certified Sensitive Choice approved Dermatest tested Eczema Association recognised Made in Australia

⚠ Rinse before you prepare food

Once you have finished cleaning with Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner, rinse the surface with clean water before food touches it.

The rinse clears any product residue, and the surface is then ready for food prep.

Rinse with clean water Then ready for food prep

Are there any surfaces I should spot-test first?

The formula sits at pH 8.5, which is mildly alkaline, so a few materials are worth a hidden-area spot test before first use. Wood and bamboo chopping boards, because an alkaline formula can dry out untreated or oiled wood with repeated use, so wipe and re-oil as needed. Natural stone such as marble, limestone or unsealed travertine, because porous stone can react to alkaline cleaners. Coated or treated stone with sealants such as Enduroshield. Non-stick cookware coatings. Everyday surfaces do not need a spot test: laminate benchtops, plastic chopping boards, glass splashbacks, ceramic, sealed stone, stainless steel and painted walls.

✓ No spot test needed

Laminate benchtops. Plastic chopping boards. Glass splashbacks. Ceramic tiles. Sealed stone. Stainless steel. Painted walls.

⚠ Spot-test a hidden area first

Wood and bamboo chopping boards, and wipe and re-oil them as needed. Natural stone such as marble, limestone or unsealed travertine. Stone with sealants such as Enduroshield. Non-stick cookware coatings.

The reason is the pH. At 8.5 the formula is mildly alkaline, which is what lifts cooked-on grease and also what porous and coated materials can react to.

Wood & bamboo Natural stone Coated surfaces Non-stick pH 8.5

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Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner

GECA certified, Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested, Eczema Association of Australasia recognised. pH 8.5, 15 ingredients, two enzymes, made in Australia. Lasts around 6 months in an average home.

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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia

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