Put on latex, rubber or vinyl gloves to protect your hands. Mix 1/2 cup of washing soda in 1 gallon of warm/hot water. Dip a cloth in the solution, and rub the cloth firmly over the greasy surface. Use clean water to rinse the surface, and dry with a clean microfiber cloth.
Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of white vinegar in 1/2 gallon of water. Pour the solution into a spray bottle or an open container. Spray the solution over the greased surface, and use a sponge to wipe away the grease. Rinse the surface with clean water. Use a microfiber cloth to dry the wet surface.
Use salt to soak up grease when dealing with fresh spills. Pour the salt over the grease, and wait a few minutes. Use a sponge to wipe clean, and rinse with warm water. Use a microfiber cloth or any dry cloth to dry the surface.