Did You Spill Oil Inside Your Kitchen Drawer? Here’s How to Clean It!

Are you unsure about the best way to clean your kitchen drawer after an accidental oil spill? Here is a simple step-by-step method to help you mop up those oil stains.

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Did You Spill Oil Inside Your Kitchen Drawer? Here’s How to Clean It!
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It’s best to clean up oil spills in your kitchen drawer without delay to prevent ugly stains. If left unattended, oil spills can also lead to bad odours. These simple steps, including cleaning tips, will help you clean up the oil spill in your drawer with ease.

Step 1: Remove Containers

Remove all the masala containers from your drawer as soon as possible. This will prevent oil stains on the containers and hasten the cleaning process. 

Step 2: Spread Paper Towels

Spread a few paper towels to soak up the oil. Make sure you replace the used towels with fresh ones to remove the oil as best as possible.

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Step 3: Sprinkle Cornstarch

Sprinkle cornstarch over the affected area of the drawer and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, wipe it away using a clean cloth. Repeat this process a few times.

Step 4: Rub

To get rid of the remaining oil stains, take 3-4 drops of dishwashing gel on a sponge and rub it on the affected part.

Step 5: Wipe

Wipe your drawer with a damp cloth to clean any soapy residue. Then, use a clean, dry cloth to wipe the area again to remove moisture from the drawer. This should also get rid of any unpleasant odours in the drawer from the oil spill.  

There you go! Follow these easy steps to rid your drawer of oil stains as well as lingering odours.

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If you do not have cornstarch you can use baking soda, salt or flour to soak up the excess oil.

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