The kitchen collects grease in places you never touch: on top of cabinets, behind the stove, inside the range hood filters, and as a sticky film on every surface near the cooktop. Over time that film traps dust, dulls finishes, and creates odors that regular wiping cannot fix. Our kitchen degreasing and deep cleaning service uses professional-grade degreasers and steam to break down baked-on buildup safely — without damaging your finishes.
We service homes across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and San Marcos. Whether your kitchen needs a one-time rescue before guests arrive or a deep reset as part of a whole-home clean, our technicians follow a detailed kitchen checklist honed over hundreds of Austin kitchens.
Why Kitchens Need Professional Degreasing
Cooking releases airborne grease that settles on every horizontal and vertical surface in the kitchen — and drifts into adjacent rooms. Consumer sprays can handle fresh splatter, but polymerized grease (the amber, rock-hard coating inside ovens and on hood filters) requires professional chemistry and dwell time to soften before it can be safely removed. Scrubbing it dry or with the wrong abrasive can permanently scratch stainless steel, damage enamel, or strip cabinet finishes.
There is also a hygiene angle: greasy buildup around handles, knobs, and light switches harbors bacteria, and a clogged range hood filter recirculates cooking fumes instead of venting them. Our guide to removing stubborn kitchen grease explains the commercial-versus-DIY methods, and our kitchen appliance sanitizing guide covers ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers in detail.
Our Step-by-Step Process
We clean kitchens in a deliberate order — degreasing first, detailing last — so dissolved grime never lands on a finished surface:
- Assessment and protection. We identify your surfaces (stainless, enamel, stone, laminate, wood) and protect floors and adjacent areas before any chemistry is applied.
- High dusting. Tops of cabinets, the refrigerator, light fixtures, and vents are dusted first so debris falls onto surfaces we will clean next.
- Degreaser application. Professional degreaser is applied to the range hood, hood filters, backsplash, stovetop surround, and cabinet fronts near the stove, then given proper dwell time to soften buildup.
- Range hood and filters. Hood filters are degreased (soaked when removable), the hood interior and exterior wiped down, and fan covers cleaned.
- Stovetop and oven exterior. Burner grates, drip pans, knobs, and the oven door exterior are degreased and polished. Inside-oven cleaning is available as an add-on.
- Cabinets and drawers. All cabinet fronts, drawer fronts, and handles are degreased and wiped; tops of wall cabinets are dusted and wiped.
- Appliance exteriors. Refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave exteriors are cleaned and polished; microwave interiors are scrubbed.
- Sink and faucet detailing. The sink basin is scrubbed, the faucet and handles descaled and polished, and the garbage disposal splash guard cleaned.
- Countertops and backsplash. All counters are cleared, cleaned, and disinfected; backsplash grout lines are scrubbed where accessible.
- Floors and final check. Floors are swept and mopped (including under the trash area), trash is taken out, and a final inspection confirms every checklist item.
What's Included / Not Included
Here is the honest breakdown of what this service covers:
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| ✓ Range hood exterior + filter degreasing | ✕ Ductwork cleaning inside walls (requires HVAC specialist) |
| ✓ Stovetop, grates, drip pans, knobs, oven door exterior | ✕ Self-cleaning oven cycle operation |
| ✓ Cabinet and drawer fronts, handles, tops of wall cabinets | ✕ Inside cabinets and pantry organization |
| ✓ Appliance exteriors; microwave interior | ✕ Inside refrigerator or freezer (add-on service) |
| ✓ Sink, faucet, disposal splash guard detailing | ✕ Plumbing repairs or caulk replacement |
| ✓ Countertops disinfected; backsplash scrubbed | ✕ Stone sealing or restoration |
| ✓ Floors swept and mopped; trash removed | ✕ Dishwashing or putting away dishes |
Transparent Pricing
Kitchen deep cleans are priced by kitchen size and soil level. Inside-oven and inside-fridge cleaning can be added to any booking:
| Kitchen Size | Description | Estimated Price | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galley / small | Apartment kitchens, single-wall layouts | $99 – $149 | 1.5 – 2.5 hours |
| Standard | Typical suburban kitchen, island or L-shape | $149 – $219 | 2.5 – 4 hours |
| Large / gourmet | Double ovens, 6-burner ranges, large islands | $219 – $329 | 4 – 6 hours |
| Add-on: inside oven | Racks, walls, door interior | +$49 – $79 | +45 – 60 min |
| Add-on: inside fridge/freezer | Shelves, drawers, seals | +$39 – $59 | +30 – 45 min |
Combine with a whole-home deep clean for bundled savings. Get an instant number with our pricing calculator or request a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will your degreasers damage my cabinets or stainless steel?
No — when matched correctly. We identify your finishes first and use products and methods appropriate for each: non-abrasive degreasers for stainless, pH-appropriate cleaners for stone, and gentle methods for wood and painted cabinets. We test in an inconspicuous spot when we are unsure.
Can you clean inside my oven?
Yes, as an add-on. We clean racks, interior walls, and the door interior using professional oven cleaners and scrapers that will not damage enamel. We do not run self-cleaning cycles, which can stress oven electronics and fill your home with fumes.
How do you clean range hood filters?
Removable metal filters are soaked in hot degreasing solution, then scrubbed and rinsed. Non-removable filters and the hood interior are degreased in place. This restores airflow so your hood actually vents cooking fumes again.
Are your cleaning products safe around food areas?
Yes. We use food-safe-appropriate products on food-contact surfaces and rinse or wipe surfaces after degreasing so no chemical residue remains where you prepare food. Our standard products are eco-friendly and low-odor.
My kitchen has years of buildup. Is it too far gone?
Almost certainly not. We regularly restore kitchens with years of neglected grease. We will assess honestly during the walkthrough — in rare cases of permanently damaged finishes (melted enamel, stripped coating), we will tell you what cleaning can and cannot fix before we start.
Do I need to empty my cabinets?
No. We clean cabinet fronts, handles, and tops — we do not go inside cabinets unless you book that as an add-on. Please clear countertops of small appliances and clutter so we can clean and disinfect the full surface.