8 Best Degreasers, Tested by Cleaning Experts (2024)

Krud Kutter is U.S. EPA Safer Choice certified, meaning its ingredients and packaging meet rigid standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring that it is safer for human health and the environment.

Don't let the certification fool you into thinking this is a gentle cleaner, however. In our performance tests, Krud Kutter picked up our grease slurry with just a few wipes, and it claims to remove residues as stubborn as floor wax and dried latex paint. This solution is concentrated, so be sure to use the instructions on the bottle to make the proper dilution. It can even tackle more delicate surfaces like porcelain, aluminum or glass. The spray nozzle has three settings — spray, stream and off. In our experience, the spray trigger can be a little leaky, so we recommend wearing gloves or washing your hands immediately after cleaning.

At just 16 cents an ounce, this foaming spray is one of the most affordable degreasers we tested. Despite its low price, it still delivers a powerful clean.

Like most foaming degreasers, Easy-Off is intended for heavier messes, and it scored well in our performance tests. However, it shouldn't be used on delicate materials like soft metals, painted surfaces or vinyl. The spray nozzle has on/off settings which can be accessed by twisting the nozzle tip, but a locking mechanism requires you to pinch it to change the setting. This feature might be a huge plus in homes with small children, but we found it a bit cumbersome in our ease-of-use tests.

Sprayway All Purpose Cleaner is a foaming aerosol cleaner that claims to be tough on grease. Foaming aerosol cleaners tend to be powerful because they can cling to soils to better dissolve them.

With just a couple of minutes to soak, this foam lifted our stubborn grease smears with just a couple of wipes. You can use this degreaser on a variety of household surfaces such as toilet seats, countertops, appliances, glazed tile and finished woodwork. It's also disinfecting and anti-fungal, meaning it can help keep mildew under control. To take advantage of Sprayway's disinfecting power, pre-clean your surface and allow the foam to work for at least 10 minutes before wiping it off. For food-contact surfaces, be sure to thoroughly rinse afterward. Aerosol cleaners can dispense in smaller particles that may stay airborne longer than a conventional spray, so we recommend keeping your face away from the can while spraying.

Method has proven that you don't have to sacrifice cleaning power when turning to plant-based cleaners. In fact, the brand placed in two different categories in one of our previous Best Cleaning and Organizing Awards.

In our tests, this plant-based degreaser spray liquified tough grease and grime, making it easy to wipe away. It comes in a bottle made of 100% recycled plastic. The spray nozzle is well constructed and delivers a fine mist, evenly coating soiled surfaces. It's mainly intended for kitchen surfaces like stovetops, microwaves and drip pans, but we think its grease-cutting ability would make it a great choice for cleaning other areas too. This cleaner shouldn't be used on marble, glass, ceramic or aluminum surfaces though, so be mindful where you spray.

Conventional cleaning sprays are prone to running off when used anywhere that isn't flat, making grime on vertical surfaces hard to handle. Because foaming cleaners don't dissipate like a typical spray, they are better suited for these kinds of jobs.

Goo Gone Kitchen Degreaser is a foaming cleaner that excels on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. It's formulated for tackling tough grease and grime in the kitchen. It works by coating and lifting greasy messes, and it's safe to use on pots and pans as well as countertops, microwaves, stovetops and more. This degreaser's powerful formula fared well in our Lab tests, cutting and removing grease with ease. We did notice that rather than coating surfaces evenly, the foam shoots out in a concentrated stream, depositing heavy globs of cleaning foam.

Degreasers typically rely on various solvents like hydrocarbons, alcohols or even citrus to break down and wash away grease. Morton Pro Degreaser is unique in that it draws all of its cleaning power from two ingredients — salt and water. The salt water is modified with electricity to create a cleaner that can turn oil and grease into a soapy substance which is easy to wipe away.

The formula is gentle enough that you don't need to wear gloves or goggles when using it. In addition to its enhanced safety profile, this degreaser offers stellar cleaning performance. It aced our tests, effectively removing the entire mess in every trial. While the label lists several recommended uses, we wish it included warnings about where you shouldn't use it. If you are unsure whether a degreaser is safe for a certain surface, spot-test it in an area that is easily hidden first.

Many degreasers are designed specifically for cleaning kitchens and bathrooms. However, grease and grime can show up throughout or even outside of the home, like in the garage or on a grill.

In addition to cleaning stoves, ovens and outdoor furniture, KH-7 Super Degreaser is also well suited for polishing wheel rims and removing grease from other automotive equipment. This formula claims to make cleaning easy by quickly cutting through heavy grease, and we agree. While we were impressed by its performance, we didn't like its scent. Fortunately, it dissipates quickly.

In the Cleaning Lab, our first priority when testing degreasers is to determine the effectiveness of their cleaning formulas. To assess their cleaning power, we prepare standardized grease smears using a slurry we designed to emulate common household residues such as dusty film on a range hood. We then evaluate how quickly and effectively each degreaser removes the smear. We repeat the test multiple times for enhanced accuracy and precision.

Aside from the formula's performance, we take other factors into account that impact its usefulness. We judge the quality of the spray nozzle by assessing comfort and checking for problems such as leaks or poor spraying ability. We pay close attention to the product labels and prioritize cleaners that have clear instructions and safety information.