Electric chimneys have replaced the old-fashioned chimneys at our home. It has bestowed a new look and feel to our kitchen interiors. When compared to exhaust fans, electric chimneys can effectively remove the smoke and odor from our cooking. It also saves the ceiling from stains and oily patterns, thus giving your kitchen a fresh look even after months. Well, cleaning your chimney would definitely be a hectic job as it takes several steps that are quite unclear.

But the magic is: if you are aware of the filters used, then it’s easy for the cleaning process!

Get rid of the grime

Baffle & Mesh Filters

Baffle and Mesh filters are the predominant chimneys used in Indian kitchens. The manufacturing process contains high suction capacity in a double- layered filter. These types of chimneys should be cleaned every two to three weeks, if properly maintained it can last for years. For cleaning the filters, prepare a solution of warm water and detergent. Clean it smooth and gentle, it sluices the pores and eliminates the minute dust particles and stains. The mesh layers can also be removed and cleaned for better results.

                To Be Noted: Usage of strong detergents will leave blemishes on the surface.

Charcoal Filters

This type of filters are not in-built along with the electric chimneys, instead in accordance to the users’ cooking needs, he/she can purchase charcoal filters.  If you have got a charcoal filter chimney, then you no need to clean it. Instead you have to replace it every three to six months. The crumbs in the charcoal will absorb the oil, grease and odor of the cooking. The capacity of the purification depends on the thickness of these filters.

Duct Tape Chimneys

Due to more suction capacity, these filters are more durable. These types of filters can be cleaned with a soap scrubber, which removes the stains and hard particles stick to it. Duct Tape Chimneys can be cleaned once in a month to maintain the glossy surface.

A DIY is fun to do work but not all the times, and hence technology has elevated its stand a level high and has come up with auto-clean chimneys. All you need to do is pour the detergent solution and leave the water tube in a pail of water. It automatically cleanses the oil, stain and grease out.

You can also check out for authorized dealers, who can help future snags in your chimney.

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