"Gio" wrote in message ...

"someone" wrote in message
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When needs must I remove my extractor fan front and replace the filter
and throw it away. Everything is gummed up, so I scrub as best I can
before attaching the new filter with masking tape.

But what I want to know is, how do I get rid of the sticky stuff on the
front of the extractor hood? This is in a line with my kitchen cupboards
which are also slightly sticky. I've tried everything, like borax,
ammonia, and soda, but nothing cuts the sticky grease on the extractor
hood. I've even tried sticky stuff remover, but there's not enough in a
small bottle to use on an approx. 2' x 2' surface.

Has anyone ever discovered how to get rid of sticky old grease on a
kitchen cupboard-type front? Or, come to that, on the front of a gas
stove? Nothing seems to shift it.

I can take the extractor hood off, but I still can't clean it.

someone



Well I have had the same problem for 14 years until today. While in
Homebase I saw a product called HG Grease away. It is a 0.5l bottle and
cost £2-99. After trying alcohol, mild acids, bathroom cleaner and a list
like your own this was the 1st product for me that did as it says.
I am genuinely amazed at its performance for cleaning the plastic fan
housing (we do not use a carbon filter, only an alloy mesh then straight
into the fan and out the ducting.). You spray it on, way a few seconds
then wipe off.

See http://uk.hg.eu/wizard-shop/index/id/2811/productId/459 for
manufacturers web site.


Gio


What are you using - cheap cleaning products? I find that a good product
like MrMuscle - even a good washing up liquid (neat) has sufficient
de-greasing power for a domestic kitchen.