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Do I need to rinse after using Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner?Updated 12 days ago

TL;DR: Yes. Always rinse Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner with clean water after cleaning. It's safe for food prep surfaces (benchtops, splashbacks, chopping boards) after a thorough rinse, but Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is not food-grade itself, so direct food contact should be avoided. For ovens, rangehoods, BBQs, and other surfaces without a drain, wipe with a clean damp sponge until residue-free.


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Do I need to rinse after use?

Yes. Always rinse Koh Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner with clean water after cleaning. It's safe for food prep surfaces (kitchen benchtops, splashbacks, chopping boards) after a thorough rinse, but Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is not food-grade itself, so direct food contact should be avoided. Method on benchtops and surfaces near a sink: spray, scrub with a Dish Sponge or Swedish Dishcloth, rinse thoroughly with clean water before preparing food. Method on surfaces without a drain (ovens, rangehoods, BBQs): wet a clean Dish Sponge or Swedish Dishcloth with clean water, wipe the surface down until all product residue is removed, then dry-buff with a clean cloth for a streak-free finish.

✓ Spray, scrub, rinse

1

Spray. Spray Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner onto the surface and let it sit.

2

Scrub. Scrub with a Dish Sponge or Swedish Dishcloth.

3

Rinse. Rinse thoroughly with clean water before any food contact.

✓ No drain? Damp-sponge rinse

For ovens, rangehoods, BBQs, and other surfaces without a drain, wet a clean Dish Sponge or Swedish Dishcloth with clean water and wipe the surface down until all product residue is removed. Dry-buff with a clean cloth for a streak-free finish.

Damp sponge wipe Dry-buff finish Until residue-free

Why do I need to rinse?

Two reasons. First, food safety: Koh Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is safe for food prep surfaces but is not food-grade itself, which means direct contact with food should be avoided. Rinsing with clean water removes any product residue and means the surface is ready for food prep. Second, finish: leftover product residue can dry on the surface and leave streaks or a hazy finish, especially on stainless steel and glass. Rinsing prevents that. The rinse step is part of the standard usage method, not an optional extra.

✓ Food safety

Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is safe for food prep surfaces but is not food-grade itself, so direct contact with food should be avoided. The rinse step removes product residue and means the surface is ready for food prep.

✓ Streak-free finish

Leftover product residue can dry on the surface and leave streaks or a hazy finish, especially on stainless steel and glass. Rinsing thoroughly prevents that.

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For greasy kitchen surfaces. Safe for food prep with a clean-water rinse. Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested, Eczema Association recognised. Septic safe, made in Australia.

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Last reviewed: May 2026

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