Some time ago, last year I think it was. I went to set up camp and discovered that my bottle of vegetable oil had tipped over and the cap came off. It was in one of my upper cabinets. You can imagine the mess it created. After all this time and trying everything I can think off, I can't get the sticky film off the outside of the cabinets. It must have been in there for a couple of hundred miles before I discovered it. The whole bank of cabinets is one solid bottom piece. That entire piece was soaked with oil. I had non skid shelf liners and they have been washed and have come clean. I just need to find out what I can do about the bottom of the cabinets.Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Last resort, I may have to replace them. That will be a chore I bet. Thanks...John

I would try Lestoil grease cleaner.

I'd try a citrus based cleaner, like LA's Totally Awesome Orange Degreaser. I've never tried it on THAT much oil, but it's cheap at dollar stores and might be worth a try.

What material are we talking about? Wood, MDF, vinyl faced particle board, melamine, etc.?

Try some hand cleaner like mechanics use (Go-Jo) or other brands. Most auto parts store have it. There is an Orange that I use that has a grit to it that should help get into the wood grain. If you use one with a grit, be careful to not rub too hard for too long as it could remove the finish.

The problem with most of the cleaning agents is they are very liquid and will soak into the cabinet. I am assuming the oil has left a sticky film on the bottom of the cabinet. What about Goo-Gone? I would try something with a minimum amount of liquid and move into something more liquid if the previous cleaner didn't work. If you make a mess out of the bottom of the cabinet you may be able to cut a piece of paneling to re-line the cabinet bottom. A cabinet shop may be able to remove and replace any parts.

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workhardplayha1
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
The problem with most of the cleaning agents is they are very liquid and will soak into the cabinet. I am assuming the oil has left a sticky film on the bottom of the cabinet. What about Goo-Gone? I would try something with a minimum amount of liquid and move into something more liquid if the previous cleaner didn't work. If you make a mess out of the bottom of the cabinet you may be able to cut a piece of paneling to re-line the cabinet bottom. A cabinet shop may be able to remove and replace any parts.
Dtaylor
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
Try some hand cleaner like mechanics use (Go-Jo) or other brands. Most auto parts store have it. There is an Orange that I use that has a grit to it that should help get into the wood grain. If you use one with a grit, be careful to not rub too hard for too long as it could remove the finish.
westend
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
What material are we talking about? Wood, MDF, vinyl faced particle board, melamine, etc.?
pfidahospud
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
I'd try a citrus based cleaner, like LA's Totally Awesome Orange Degreaser. I've never tried it on THAT much oil, but it's cheap at dollar stores and might be worth a try.
twins89
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
I would try Lestoil grease cleaner.

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