Making the most of your dishwasher!

Did you know that dishwashers can do more than just clean dishes? You can also use this handy appliance to clean smaller items like fridge shelves, extractor fan filters, oven racks, and even oven liners. Just pop them in your dishwasher for a thorough clean.

With temperatures reaching up to 60c, dishwashers are excellent for sanitizing not only your dishes but a wide range of household items. washing up bowl and drainer a deep clean for better hygiene to refreshing larger appliance parts like oven racks, dishwashers are highly effective at removing stains and bacteria.

Someone did ask whether it was a good idea to put their toilet brushes in to make those clean and hygienic but that is a massive NO NO from us!

 

Extractor Fan Filters

Put your hand on your extractor. The likelihood is that it feels sticky, or worse still; has drops of yellow grease. Don’t concern yourself with all that degreasing hard work though- let your dishwasher handle it!

To clean your extractor fan or cooker hood filter using your dishwasher, follow these simple steps:
  1. Remove the filter(s) from the extractor fan. This should be straightforward, but if you’re having difficulty, check the user manual or instructions for guidance. If you can’t find this information, try searching online for the make and model of your extractor fan.
  2. Place the filter(s) in your dishwasher, ensuring the dirty side faces the back corner where the water jets are. This positioning will yield the best cleaning results.
  3. Set your dishwasher to its highest temperature and start the cycle. The hotter the water, the more effective the cleaning will be.
  4. Repeat the process if the filter is not completely clean after the first cycle.

Oven Racks

Oven racks always get a rough deal. You close the door and worry abut it another time! The trick is to wipe it out after each use and put the racks inside the dishwasher for a clean.

 

According to Bosch, oven racks tend to be dishwasher-safe. But please check your manual to be sure!

All you have to do is remove your oven racks and place them neatly in your dishwasher and it will do the hard work for you. Try to take them out whilst they are still hot and any remaining stains will come up much more easily with a scouring pad.

Are You Looking For an Excellent Cleaning Service?

We have lots of tips and tricks up our sleeve but sometimes it’s nice to know that your everyday cleaning is taken care of. At Oak Lane we can give you some quality time back. We’ll arrive at a frequency to suit you, and you can rest easy knowing your house is clean! Our team are well trained, reliable, consistent and we use the very best products to make homes sparkly clean.

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