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You may not be aware of it, but your rangehood does some pretty heavy lifting to make sure your kitchen stays clean. Your rangehood sucks up all the odours away from your stovetops and vents them outside, so your home's air quality is maintained. Inside your rangehood is the rangehood filter that works to keep your air safe and clean. They’ve been designed to trap grease and dirt, without it debris could get stuck and potentially become a fire hazard. But when exactly was the last time you cleaned your filter? If you’re like most homeowners, you might have just learned what a rangehood filter is, let alone learned you need to clean it. Have no fear! As a professional cleaning service, we’re here to share out the best advice on how to clean your rangehood filter! The best part is, it’s not time-consuming at all.
How to clean a rangehood filter
In just 15 minutes or less, you can be on your way to having a cleaner kitchen. All you need are a few basic cleaning supplies: What you need: Degreaser cleaning spray Scrub brush Dish soap Dishtowel
Step 1: Remove your rangehood filter
First, find and remove your rangehood filter. Most filters are clearly visible, found on the underside of your exhaust hood. Some filters have handles on them so you can simply grab them and slide them back to pull them off. Once you’ve removed the filter, take it to the sink to start the cleaning.
Step 2: Assess And Clean
If you’re one to cook and have not touched your filter, it’s likely to be clogged and you might want to consider replacing it with a new one.
If you don’t need to replace your filter, you have two options for cleaning the filter. You can spray it down with a degreaser and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before scrubbing it down and rinsing it off. The second option is soaking the filter in hot soapy water, preferably overnight, scrubbing it down. A word of caution, the most common rangehood filters are made of aluminium or steel so there is a chance of tarnishing so double-check the material before choosing the second option.
How Often Should You Clean Your Rangehood Filter?
If you aren’t regularly cleaning your rangehood filter there’s a high chance of it getting clogged with grease, preventing the air in your kitchen from properly circulating. For optimal rangehood performance, we recommend you clean the filter monthly and make sure you use your rangehood when you’re cooking. If you aren’t using it, you run the risk of having heavy air and smells getting trapped in your kitchen. This then leaves your kitchen cabinets, floors, and backsplash sticky and greasy.
If your home needs a little extra TLC but can’t find the time to do so, contact our professional cleaning team to lend you a hand. Our trained and professional cleaners have a keen eye for detail and can take care of doing things like your laundry, pantry organisation and even fridge cleaning!
Our services are fully customisable to your home needs. You can book us in for weekly or fortnightly cleans to maintain a level of cleanliness, or a one-off clean if you’re after a big home refresh.
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