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Best Kitchen Degreasers for Grease and Grime

The deciding specification is what each maker publishes about the surfaces it is built for.

By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared

  • Researched & ComparedSpecs pulled from the manufacturer listing
  • Like-for-LikeSame measures across every model
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I compared the published features and measurements of eight kitchen degreasers and picked the five with the most complete documentation.

Our shortlist

Five products, one set of published numbers.
  1. Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray
    Best for routine kitchen grease

    Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray

    Published as eliminating 99.9% of kitchen viruses and bacteria when used as directed.

    • Lysol
    • 22 Ounce (Pack of 2)
    • 0.2 lb
  2. Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polisher and Daily ...
    Best for stainless steel and cooktops

    Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polisher and Daily ...

    A two-bottle bundle built for stainless steel and daily cooktop cleaning.

    • Weiman
    • 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)
    • 0.75 lb
  3. NUAN Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray
    Best for stovetops and range hoods

    NUAN Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray

    A heavy duty spray listed for range hoods, gas stoves, microwaves and more.

    • NUAN
    • 17 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
    • 1.1 lb
  4. Easy Off Specialty Kitchen Degreaser Cleaner
    Best lemon-scented specialty degreaser

    Easy Off Specialty Kitchen Degreaser Cleaner

    A specialty cleaner formulated to penetrate tough grease and grime.

    • Easy-Off
    • 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
    • Weight not listed
  5. method Heavy Duty Degreaser
    Largest bottle of the five

    method Heavy Duty Degreaser

    28 fluid ounces, the largest capacity among the five picks.

    • Method
    • 28 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
    • 1.89 lb

Side by side

Blank means the maker does not publish it.
ModelBrandSize (capacity)WeightBest for
Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray Lysol 22 Ounce (Pack of 2) 0.2 lb Best for routine kitchen grease
Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polisher and Daily ... Weiman 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) 0.75 lb Best for stainless steel and cooktops
NUAN Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray NUAN 17 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) 1.1 lb Best for stovetops and range hoods
Easy Off Specialty Kitchen Degreaser Cleaner Easy-Off 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) not published Best lemon-scented specialty degreaser
method Heavy Duty Degreaser Method 28 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) 1.89 lb Largest bottle of the five

Each pick in detail

What the listing says for it, and against it.
1 Best for routine kitchen grease

Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray

Published as eliminating 99.9% of kitchen viruses and bacteria when used as directed.

  • For it
  • Published as eliminating 99.9% of kitchen viruses and bacteria when used as directed
  • EPA Reg #777-91 is stated on the label
  • Listed for counter tops, tables, oven exteriors and highchairs
  • Weighs 0.2 pounds, the smallest weight among the five picks
  • Against it
  • The manufacturer does not publish width, depth or height
  • The label says to rinse food contact surfaces with potable water
2 Best for stainless steel and cooktops

Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polisher and Daily ...

A two-bottle bundle built for stainless steel and daily cooktop cleaning.

  • For it
  • Built for stainless steel and daily cooktop cleaning
  • The maker states the formula does not contain Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
  • Listed as non-scratch and non-abrasive
  • Published as safe for brushed, polished and satin-finished stainless steel
  • Against it
  • The bundle pairs two different cleaners, so the stainless formula and the cooktop formula are separate
  • The manufacturer does not publish a capacity figure for each bottle beyond the 12 fluid ounce pack size
3 Best for stovetops and range hoods

NUAN Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray

A heavy duty spray listed for range hoods, gas stoves, microwaves and more.

  • For it
  • Listed for range hoods, gas stoves, exhaust fans, microwaves and countertops
  • Ships with a cleaning towel and a pair of gloves
  • The maker states the formula is gentle on surfaces
  • The spray bottle has an adjustable nozzle
  • Against it
  • The maker states it is not suitable for rust stains
  • The title says 500ML while the size field says 17 fluid ounces
4 Best lemon-scented specialty degreaser

Easy Off Specialty Kitchen Degreaser Cleaner

A specialty cleaner formulated to penetrate tough grease and grime.

  • For it
  • Formulated to penetrate tough grease and grime
  • Listed for backsplash, cooktop, stove top, kitchen counters, cabinets, oven, sink and microwave
  • Available in lemon scent
  • Against it
  • The maker states it should not be used on aluminum surfaces
  • The label says to use only on hard, non-porous surfaces and rinse thoroughly with water
  • The manufacturer does not publish a weight
5 Largest bottle of the five

method Heavy Duty Degreaser

28 fluid ounces, the largest capacity among the five picks.

  • For it
  • Listed for stovetops, range hoods, microwaves, burners, grates, drip pans, air fryers, oven, outdoor grills and cabinet surfaces
  • The maker states it is made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates or phosphates
  • The bottle, minus sleeve and trigger, is made from 100% collected and recycled plastic
  • 28 fluid ounces, the largest capacity among the five picks
  • Against it
  • The maker states the formula is tested by people, which is a claim about the maker's process rather than a published performance figure
  • The manufacturer does not publish a weight in the fact sheet

Our verdict

For routine kitchen grease on counters and appliances, Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray is the pick, published as eliminating 99.9% of kitchen viruses and bacteria when used as directed. For stainless steel and cooktops, Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polisher is the pick. For heavy grease on stovetops and range hoods, NUAN Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray is the pick. For a lemon-scented specialty degreaser, Easy-Off Specialty Kitchen Degreaser Cleaner is the pick. For the largest bottle, Method Heavy Duty Degreaser is the pick at 28 fluid ounces.

“Capability, not performance, is what the labels state.”

Lush Editorial Team

What separates these five

Routine kitchen grease Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray is published as eliminating 99.9% of kitchen viruses and bacteria when used as directed, and is listed for counter tops, tables and oven exteriors.
Stainless steel and cooktops Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polisher is a two-bottle bundle built for stainless steel and daily cooktop cleaning, and the maker states the formula does not contain Tetrachloroethylene (PCE).
Heavy grease on stovetops and hoods NUAN Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray is listed for range hoods, gas stoves, exhaust fans, microwaves and countertops, and ships with a towel and gloves.
Lemon-scented specialty cleaning Easy-Off Specialty Kitchen Degreaser Cleaner is formulated to penetrate tough grease and grime, and is listed for backsplash, cooktop, stove top, counters, cabinets, oven, sink and microwave.
Largest bottle and recycled plastic Method Heavy Duty Degreaser ships 28 fluid ounces, the largest capacity among the five picks, and the bottle minus sleeve and trigger is made from 100% collected and recycled plastic.

How we chose

Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.

  1. 30% Published featuresThe label is the only source for what each product is built to do.
  2. 25% Surface compatibilityA degreaser that is wrong for your cooktop is the wrong purchase.
  3. 20% Published measurementsWeight and dimensions decide shipping, storage and shelf fit.
  4. 15% Formula notesWhat the maker states is in or not in the bottle matters to some buyers.
  5. 10% Scent and formatSpray, concentrate or bundle changes how you use the product.

How the Five Compare on the Numbers

Weight is the one measurement all five picks share in part. Lysol publishes 0.2 pounds, the smallest weight among the five picks. Weiman publishes 0.75 pounds. NUAN publishes 1.1 pounds. Method publishes 1.89 pounds, the largest weight among the five picks. Easy-Off does not publish a weight at all, so it cannot be placed on that scale. Capacity runs from 16 fluid ounces at Easy-Off to 28 fluid ounces at Method.

Dimensions are patchier. Weiman publishes 3.71 inches, 3.82 inches and 8.8 inches. NUAN publishes 2.76 inches, 4.72 inches and 8.23 inches. Easy-Off publishes 4.5 inches, 2.25 inches and 9.63 inches. Method publishes 10.06 inches, 3.06 inches and 3.5 inches. Lysol publishes none of the three. The listing does not say which figure is the depth or the height of the object, so read them as three spans and nothing more.

Specification Lysol Weiman NUAN Easy-Off Method
Capacity 22 fl oz, pack of 2 12 fl oz, pack of 2 17 fl oz 16 fl oz 28 fl oz
Weight 0.2 lb 0.75 lb 1.1 lb not published 1.89 lb
First published span not published 3.71 in 2.76 in 4.5 in 10.06 in
Second published span not published 3.82 in 4.72 in 2.25 in 3.06 in
Third published span not published 8.8 in 8.23 in 9.63 in 3.5 in
Stated scent Citrus not published not published Lemon Lemongrass
Format Spray, two bottles Two-bottle bundle Spray with towel and gloves Spray Spray
Stated surface warning Rinse food contact surfaces not published Not for rust stains Not for aluminum not published

The table does not tell you how any of these products performs. Nobody at Lush has used them, and the makers publish capability claims, not results. It also does not tell you which surface each one is best for beyond the lists in the published features. Read the label for the surface you actually need to clean, and treat every unstated figure as unknown rather than zero.

What Each Maker States About Surfaces

Stainless steel and cooktops

Weiman is the pick built for stainless steel and cooktops. The maker states the stainless formula cleans, shines and protects stainless steel, and that it is safe for brushed, polished and satin-finished surfaces. The bundle pairs that with a daily cooktop cleaner. The maker also states the formula does not contain Tetrachloroethylene (PCE), which is a formula note rather than a performance claim.

Aunt Fannie’s also lists a stainless steel spray, made with vinegar and a lavender scent, and states it is EWG A-rated. That product does not publish weight, width, depth or height, so it was not picked. If stainless steel is your only concern, Weiman is the pick with the fuller published surface list and the stated PCE note.

Heavy grease and listed surfaces

NUAN lists range hoods, gas stoves, exhaust fans, microwaves, countertops, car engines and pool areas. The maker states the formula is gentle on surfaces and that it is not suitable for rust stains. The bottle ships with a cleaning towel and a pair of gloves. The title says 500ML while the size field says 17 fluid ounces, so the two figures do not match exactly.

Method lists stovetops, range hoods, microwaves, burners, grates, drip pans, air fryers, oven, outdoor grills and cabinet surfaces. The maker states the formula is made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates or phosphates, and that the bottle minus sleeve and trigger is made from 100% collected and recycled plastic. At 28 fluid ounces it is the largest capacity among the five picks.

Formats, Scents and What Ships

Sprays, bundles and bottles

Lysol ships two 22 ounce spray bottles and is published as eliminating 99.9% of kitchen viruses and bacteria when used as directed, with EPA Reg #777-91 stated. It is listed for counter tops, tables, oven exteriors and highchairs, and the label says to rinse food contact surfaces with potable water. It weighs 0.2 pounds, the smallest weight among the five picks.

Easy-Off ships one 16 fluid ounce spray in a lemon scent. The maker states it is formulated to penetrate tough grease and grime, and lists backsplash, cooktop, stove top, kitchen counters, cabinets, oven, sink and microwave. The label says to use it only on hard, non-porous surfaces and to rinse thoroughly with water, and states it should not be used on aluminum surfaces.

What the labels do not say

None of the five publishes a performance figure beyond the capability claims in the features. Lysol publishes a kill claim for viruses and bacteria when used as directed, which is the only numeric performance claim among the five picks. The rest describe what the product is built to do, not what it achieves on a given surface.

Two picks publish no weight at all, and one publishes no dimensions. That is not a defect in the products, it is a gap in the listings. Where a maker states nothing, this guide states nothing. The table above marks those cells as not published rather than filling them in with an estimate.

Which One Fits Your Kitchen

You clean counters and appliances daily. Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray is the pick, published as eliminating 99.9% of kitchen viruses and bacteria when used as directed, and listed for counter tops, tables, oven exteriors and highchairs.

You have stainless steel and a cooktop. Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polisher is the pick, a two-bottle bundle built for stainless steel and daily cooktop cleaning, with a stated PCE-free formula.

You are dealing with heavy grease on a stovetop or hood. NUAN Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray is the pick, listed for range hoods, gas stoves, exhaust fans and microwaves, and it ships with a towel and gloves.

You want a lemon-scented specialty degreaser. Easy-Off Specialty Kitchen Degreaser Cleaner is the pick, formulated to penetrate tough grease and grime, and listed for backsplash, cooktop, counters, cabinets, oven, sink and microwave.

You want the largest bottle of the five. Method Heavy Duty Degreaser is the pick at 28 fluid ounces, the largest capacity among the five picks, with a bottle made from 100% collected and recycled plastic minus the sleeve and trigger.

What We Could Not Verify

The fact sheet leaves several figures unstated. These are the gaps this guide could not close.

  • Lysol does not publish width, depth or height for the 22 ounce two pack.
  • Easy-Off does not publish a weight for the 16 fluid ounce bottle.
  • Method does not publish a weight for the 28 fluid ounce bottle in the fact sheet.
  • Aunt Fannie’s does not publish weight, width, depth or height.
  • Krud Kutter publishes only one feature line, with no surface list or scent stated.
  • No pick publishes a performance result on a named surface, only capability claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which of these is built for stainless steel?+

Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polisher is the pick built for stainless steel. The maker states the formula is safe for brushed, polished and satin-finished stainless steel, and that it does not contain Tetrachloroethylene (PCE). The bundle also includes a daily cooktop cleaner. Aunt Fannie's also lists a stainless steel spray, but that product does not publish weight or dimensions.

Which one ships the largest bottle?+

Method Heavy Duty Degreaser ships 28 fluid ounces, the largest capacity among the five picks. Zep ships a 128 fluid ounce concentrate, but that product publishes only one feature line and no surface list, so it was not picked. If capacity is your deciding factor, Method is the pick with the most complete documentation at that size.

Can I use these on aluminum?+

Easy-Off states its Specialty Kitchen Degreaser should not be used on aluminum surfaces. Zep lists aluminum as a surface it is great to use on, but Zep was not picked. For the five picks, check each label: Weiman is built for stainless steel, and the others list their surfaces in the published features. When a maker does not list a surface, treat it as unstated.

Which one is the lightest?+

Lysol All Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Spray weighs 0.2 pounds, the smallest weight among the five picks. Method Heavy Duty Degreaser weighs 1.89 pounds, the largest weight among the five picks. Easy-Off and Method do not publish a weight in the fact sheet, so those two cannot be compared on weight at all.

Do any of these come as a concentrate?+

Zep Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser Cleaner Concentrate is the only concentrate on the fact sheet, but it was not picked because it publishes only one feature line. Among the five picks, all are ready-to-use sprays. Method ships 28 fluid ounces, Lysol ships two 22 ounce bottles, and NUAN ships a 17 fluid ounce bottle with a towel and gloves.

Which one lists the most surfaces?+

Method Heavy Duty Degreaser lists stovetops, range hoods, microwaves, burners, grates, drip pans, air fryers, oven, outdoor grills and cabinet surfaces. NUAN lists range hoods, gas stoves, exhaust fans, microwaves, countertops, car engines and pool areas. Easy-Off lists backsplash, cooktop, stove top, kitchen counters, cabinets, oven, sink and microwave. The lists differ, so match the surface you need to clean.

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