Rangehoods need to be cleaned from time to time if you want your Adelaide kitchen to look its best. Many homeowners do not realize that clean-ups should include everything in the kitchen, even appliances. Just like dishwashers, cooktops, fridges and yes, your rangehood!
Although rangehoods filter the air from grease, fumes and smoke, we do not think about them much. However, once your rangehood stops working effectively, you will probably notice immediately.
Experts recommend cleaning rangehoods at least once a month. If you wait longer, the filters of your Adelaide rangehood might get clogged.
Here are some tips on how to clean rangehoods properly:
Rangehoods Have Detachable Filters
Just as their name suggests, the grease filters are the parts of rangehoods responsible for filtering out the grease and smoke. These are the parts that need to be cleaned thoroughly. If the grease filter gets clogged, your whole Adelaide rangehood will not be able to function properly.
First, you need to remove the filter from your rangehood. You will find it at the base. The technique of detaching the filter varies from one model to another. However, in most rangehoods in Adelaide, the filters can usually pop out or slide out.
Some filters have handles, some have pull tabs. Take a careful look at your filter to determine how it is detached. You can also look at the manual.
Immerse the Filter in Hot Water
If you start by scrubbing the filter, you will waste a lot of time and effort. The best way to remove sticky grease and food particles from the rangehood’s filters is to soak them in hot water. The hotter the water, the better. It is best to use boiling water. The heat will loosen the grease and debris on the filter. You can also add dishwasher detergent and baking soda to make the job easier.
If you lack the space to soak the whole filer, you can submerge half of it and then switch after a while. Let the filter soak for thirty minutes to an hour. Then just give it a thorough scrubbing and rinse with warm water.
Adelaide Rangehoods Must be Air-Dried Before Re-Attaching
Do not reattach the filter to your rangehood, if it is still wet. The water can damage rangehoods wirings. You can gently dry the filter with a soft cloth. Then, leave it to completely air dry. Carefully place the filter back on your Adelaide rangehood. Grease and food splatters can get on other parts of rangehoods. These can just be wiped down, using a wet paper towel.
At Adelaide Appliance Gallery, we have the best range of high-quality rangehoods. Our experienced sales team knows everything about each single kitchen appliance in our Adelaide showroom. They will advise you on which rangehoods to get and how to clean and maintain them. We also offer phone and in-store support to our customers to help them adequately maintain their appliances.