Here’s how to remove grease from kitchen cabinets without wrecking the finish: dust dry, then wipe with warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap, soften sticky spots with a damp cloth, rinse, and dry immediately. Wiping a cabinet door with a damp microfiber cloth — note the pale streak where the tacky amber film lifts off the finish. AI-generated illustration Contents Quick steps Why cabinet grease turns sticky — and what actually ruins the finish Your gentle-first grease kit: the checklist before you start Step 1 — Identify your cabinet finish and spot-test in a hidden place Step 2 — Dry-dust the doors, frames and handles first…