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Can I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner on non-stick cookware?Updated 21 hours ago

TL;DR: Yes, the formula itself is safe for non-stick, ceramic-coated, enamel, and hard-anodised cookware. Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is mildly alkaline (pH 8.5) and contains no abrasive particles. The bigger risk to your non-stick is the scrubbing tool, not the cleaner. Pair with a soft Swedish Dishcloth, a Dish Sponge, or a Scrubby Pad soft side. Never use Diamond Sponges or steel wool. Always check your cookware manufacturer's instructions and spot-test in an inconspicuous area first.


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Can I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner on non-stick cookware?

Yes. Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is safe for non-stick, ceramic-coated, enamel, and hard-anodised cookware. The formula is mildly alkaline at pH 8.5, well below the threshold that degrades most coatings, and contains no abrasive particles. The bigger risk to non-stick coatings is the scrubbing tool, not the cleaner. Always safe: soft cloths like Swedish Dishcloths, Dish Sponge soft sides, and Scrubby Pad soft sides. Use with care: Scrubby Pad scrubby side with light pressure, test first. Never use Diamond Sponges or steel wool on non-stick. Always check your cookware manufacturer's instructions and spot-test in an inconspicuous area first because coating quality varies between manufacturers, even within the same coating type.

✓ Formula safe for coated cookware

Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is mildly alkaline (pH 8.5) and contains no abrasive particles. Safe for non-stick, ceramic-coated, enamel, and hard-anodised cookware.

pH 8.5 Non-abrasive liquid Coating-safe

⚠ Always spot-test first

Coating quality varies between manufacturers, even within the same coating type. Check your cookware manufacturer's instructions and spot-test in an inconspicuous area (the bottom edge or rim) before full use. Rinse with clean water after cleaning.

Check instructions Spot-test first Rinse after use

What's the bigger risk: the cleaner or the scrubber?

The scrubber. Most non-stick warranty exclusions and damage reports come from abrasive scrubbing tools, not from cleaning chemicals. Liquid cleaners at moderate pH (which Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner is, at pH 8.5) don't damage non-stick coatings. Always safe on non-stick: soft cloths like Swedish Dishcloths and Universal Cloths, plus the soft side of a Dish Sponge or a Scrubby Pad. Use with care: the scrubby side of a Scrubby Pad with light pressure, test on a hidden spot first, especially on premium ceramic coatings. Never use Diamond Sponges or steel wool on non-stick, ceramic, or enamel coatings, they will scratch the surface and most cookware warranties exclude this damage. For burnt-on grease that won't come off with a soft scrubber, soak the pan in warm water with the cleaner for 15 to 30 minutes first, then wipe with a soft cloth.

✓ Always safe on non-stick

Soft cloths like Swedish Dishcloths, the soft side of a Dish Sponge, and the soft side of a Scrubby Pad. None of these will scratch the coating.

Soft cloths Sponge soft side Scrubby Pad soft side

✓ Use with care

The scrubby side of a Scrubby Pad can be used on non-stick with light pressure, but test on a hidden spot first, especially on premium ceramic coatings. If you see any marking, switch back to the soft side or a soft cloth.

Scrubby side OK Light pressure Test first

⚠ Never on non-stick

Skip Diamond Sponges and steel wool on non-stick, ceramic, or enamel coatings. They will scratch the surface and most cookware warranties exclude this damage.

No Diamond Sponges No steel wool

For burnt-on grease: if the foam-and-soft-scrubber method isn't shifting baked-on residue, soak the pan in warm water with Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner for 15 to 30 minutes before scrubbing. Don't escalate to abrasive tools on coated cookware.


Koh Kitchen Grease and Oil Cleaner bag-in-box

Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner

Safe for non-stick, ceramic, enamel, and hard-anodised cookware. Dermatest tested. Septic safe.

Koh Scrubby Pads 3pk

Scrubby Pads 3pk

Two-sided cleaning pad. Soft side for everyday and non-stick. Scrubby side for tougher messes. Pair with Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner.

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Last reviewed: July 2026 · Koh UK

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