Tired of wasting time trying to clean sticky grease and dust from the tops of your kitchen cupboards? I used to be, too—until my neighbor let me in on a game-changing hack that made the job effortless and mess-free.
Like many people, I struggled with the nasty buildup that forms on hard-to-reach surfaces. Wiping tables and lower shelves is easy enough, but those high cupboards are another story. I tried standing on chairs and stretching to clean with a damp cloth. That just left me exhausted with aching arms. I also gave newspapers a shot—spreading them across the tops of the cupboards. But when it came time to remove them, the dust went flying, and the mess just moved from one spot to another.
Then came the tip that changed everything.
My neighbor told me about using transparent plastic film—like clingfilm or shelf liner. All you have to do is lay it flat across the tops of your kitchen cabinets. Over time, any grease, dust, or gunk that would normally stick to the surface settles on the film instead. When it’s time to clean? Just peel it off and toss it in the bin.
It worked like magic. That same day, I went out and grabbed a roll. It took me less than 10 minutes to apply it, and since then, I haven’t had to scrub a single cabinet top. You can even rinse and reuse the film if you prefer to save money, but honestly, I just replace it every few weeks. As long as you cut it to the right size, it keeps everything spotless without the hassle.
This simple trick saves me time, keeps my kitchen looking great, and best of all—no more climbing, no more scrubbing, and no more greasy buildup.
Have you tried something like this before? Share your favorite cleaning tricks in the comments!
