Oven grease will lift away with one natural item - no chemicals

Brits have been told to clean their ovens using a common household ingredient. Cleaning experts recommend using one everyday product to save money and remove grease from your kitchen.

According to online casino Lottomart, olive oil isn't just good for salad dressings and roasting vegetables - it's also remarkably effective at tackling stubborn oven stains and the annoying fingerprints that plague stainless steel appliances. This might sound counterintuitive, but cleaningspecialists insist it's one of the best-kept secrets for achieving a professional-looking finish on kitchen surfaces.

A spokesperson for Lottomart said: "It might sound odd, but a few drops of olive oil can actually help lift away grease and watermarks, leaving your oven and appliances gleaming. The key is using just a tiny amount - you're not deep-frying your cooker."

The method works particularly well on stainless steel fridges, ovens, and dishwashers, which seem to attract fingerprints and smudges the moment they're wiped clean with traditional cleaners.

The technique couldn't be simpler, requiring just olive oil and a couple of microfiber cloths. Start by wiping down your oven or appliance with a damp cloth to remove any loose dirt or food residue.

This prevents you from spreading grime around during the cleaning process. Then add just a few drops of olive oil to a clean, dry microfiber cloth. You need far less than you think - three or four drops is plenty for an entire oven door or fridge front.

Wipe the surface using gentle circular motions, working the oil across the entire area. You'll notice it cutting through grease marks and watermarks almost immediately.

Finally, take a second dry microfiber cloth and buff the surface thoroughly. This step is crucial - it removes any excess oil and reveals that coveted streak-free shine.

Olive oil is surprisingly effective as a cleaner. It dissolves grease-based stains because oil breaks down oil, making it particularly useful for kitchen surfaces that accumulate cooking residue.

While olive oil can make stainless steel and glass surfaces gleam, Lottomart recommends using it as a finishing polish rather than a standalone cleaner.

It's best applied after surfaces have already been cleaned with warm, soapy water or a mild detergent to remove any built-up grime or bacteria. Once the area is clean and dry, a few drops of olive oil can be used to buff and protect, leaving a glossy, fingerprint-resistant finish.

For stainless steel specifically, the oil fills in tiny scratches and creates a protective barrier that repels fingerprints and water spots, explaining why appliances look shinier and stay cleaner for longer.

The method offers a natural, chemical-free alternative to commercial stainless steel cleaners. It's also significantly cheaper - a bottle of basic olive oil costs just a few pounds and will last for months of cleaning.