Cleaning Cooker Hood

Js_Other_Half

I use Orange Glo wood polish from Asda - Lakeland used to sell it, but I can't see it on their website, just the laminate polish. It also does a brilliant job of cleaning the cupboard doors. The Wizz one looks interesting though.

Nobby_Nomates

We use a product called Sol 10 for cleaning stainless cooker hoods, although if for professional use only, it’s the best we have used for this type of cleaning.

It no use on aluminium as it eats it, because it contains caustic, so extreme care is needed when using this type of product.

We get ours for a local company called:

Clean Solutions Ltd
Unit 1
Avery Trading Estate
Kenwood Road
Stockport
Cheshire
SK5 6PH

Tel: 0161-947 9947
Fax: 0161-947 9940

But similar products are available at most commercial cleaning suppliers. Have a look in the yellow pages.

One tip with stainless steel, after you have cleaned it put a thin coat of baby oil over the surface and it will remain clean and shiny for months.

loafer_2

sounds like plain old soda to me...

Washing soda == sodium carbonate. It has just been processed differently. It is much more caustic/alkaline than baking soda, with a pH of 11, and while it doesn't give off harmful fumes unless you mix it with acids, you do need to wear gloves and eye protection. It is found in the laundry section of most supermarkets. Arm & Hammer is one brand; Most supermarkets have a generic brand though.

Washing soda cuts grease, cleans petroleum oil, removes wax or lipstick, and neutralizes odors in the same way that baking soda does. Don’t use it on fiberglass, aluminum or waxed floors—unless you intend to remove the wax. :eek:

choccyface

Help!!! my cooker hood is filthy - bought the house a few months ago, and have finally managed to prise the cover off it. have bought the actual filter, but what is best to clean all the grease off the metal cover? ive got stardrops, bleach, fairy liq, any tips greatfully received!!

i used to soak the one at my old house in persil and hot water, and that did the trick, but its lots,lots worse than what that ever was!

Essex-girl_2

I had the same problem when I moved in here.

I soaked it overnight in the bath with soda crystals then the next day used a normal washing up sponge and washing up liquid and it came up grease free.

Have to admit that I used Mr Muscle on the rest of the extractor fan.

thriftmonster

I put the parts from mine through the dishwasher - if you have one. However mine has a metal filter that is designed to be cleaned that way - sorry if this isn't much help

Gingham_Ribbon

I used neat vinegar on mine then washing up liquid. I had never had an extractor fan before and didn't notice it getting into a mess.

Chipps

Hi
I agree with Essexgirl - a strong solution of Soda Crystals is the best thing for getting rid of grease. And I also use the same to wash the filter once it is all clogged up with grease & gunk. Works fine.

kezia

I put mine in the bath to soak with the stardrops, it came out really clean with minimal scrubbing

Pink.

Hi choccyface,

These older threads may help too:

Cleaning Cooker Hood

Kitchen Grease.


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