Walk into any UK supermarket and you'll find an overwhelming number of kitchen cleaning sprays all claiming to cut through grease. In reality, they vary significantly in strength, speed, and value. Here's a practical guide to the best options for home use.
What to Look for in a Kitchen Degreaser
A good kitchen degreaser should cut through grease without requiring heavy scrubbing, be safe on common kitchen surfaces, rinse away cleanly, and not leave a strong chemical smell. For home use, you also want something that won't damage surfaces if left for a few minutes.
The Top Options for UK Homes
Deepio Professional Degreaser Spray
Originally developed for commercial kitchens, Deepio is one of the strongest degreasers available for home use. It's particularly effective on heavy grease build-up on hobs, cooker hoods, and oven surrounds. The spray format is convenient for everyday use, and the powder version is outstanding for soaking heavily greased items like oven shelves and extractor filters. Best for: households that cook frequently and need a powerful everyday degreaser.
Flash All Purpose Cleaner (APC)
Flash APC is a versatile multi-surface cleaner that handles light to moderate grease well. It's gentler than Deepio, which makes it better suited for surfaces you want to clean quickly without the risk of damage. Available in lemon and ocean scents. The Professional 5L version is excellent value for regular use. Best for: general kitchen cleaning and surfaces that need a lighter touch.
Flash Spray with Dettol
Combines Flash's degreasing ability with Dettol's antibacterial action. Good for worktops and food preparation areas where you want both grease removal and germ kill. Best for: worktops and food-contact surfaces.
Viakal
Viakal is a limescale remover rather than a degreaser — it's the best choice for taps, sinks, and shower screens with limescale build-up, but it won't cut through cooking grease. Best for: limescale removal in kitchens and bathrooms.
Which Is Best for You?
| Situation | Best product |
|---|---|
| Heavy grease on hob/hood | Deepio Spray |
| Soaking oven shelves/trays | Deepio Powder |
| General worktop cleaning | Flash APC |
| Antibacterial worktop cleaning | Flash with Dettol |
| Limescale on taps/sink | Viakal |
| All-round kitchen spray | Flash APC Lemon or Ocean |
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