People are only just realising the easiest way to degrease their hobs

Mar 24, 2023

PEOPLE are only just realising the easiest way to degrease their hobs - and you’ve probably already got the kitchen essential you need in your cupboard.

We’ve all been there - you’ve spent hours trying to clear the hob of the grease leftover from your latest homecooked meal, only to find it's staying firmly put.

Luckily one man has revealed the single kitchen ingredient you need to cut through it to leave your hob clean and streak-free.

And apparently, it’ll cost you no more than £2.

Sidney suggested that, in fact, the best degreaser is olive oil itself.

All you have to do is wipe it over the top, then do the same with some hot soapy water, and voila.

He said: "Here's something I wish I knew before I was in my 30s.

"The best degreaser is oil.

"Apply oil to affected areas…soap and water.

"And then…"

At the end of the 24-second video, Sidney looks up at the camera with a stunned expression on his face, suggesting the hack really does work.

Below the video, he added: "I just looked and it's just so clean."

And it’ll save you splashing the cash on pricey cleaning products, with bottles of olive oil available from all major supermarkets, including Tesco and Sainsbury's, for as little as £2.

His revelation attracted plenty of attention online, gaining more than 96,900 likes and 1.3 million likes.

Known online as @sidneyraz, the content creator regularly puts handy life hacks to the test and shares the results with his 4.3 million followers.

In the comments, TikTokkers shared their reactions, with one writing: "Just tried this and it worked incredibly well."

Another explained how it works, adding: "Because "like dissolves like" it's one of the core concepts of chemistry."

"So I knew this when it came to removing my makeup but never thought of that in a kitchen," commented another.

Others shared their own hacks, with another commenting: "Best thing to make your stainless steel sparkle on cooker hoods and splashbacks is baby oil."

"I don't know why this is fascinating me so much!!! i usually use baking soda and lemon juice," shared another.

A third put: "Apple cider vinegar and baking soda also work and smells kinda good after."

"Great for getting sticker residue off too," shared someone else.