Material
Extractor hood
Extractor Hood needs stain treatment matched to its exact composition, coating and tolerance for moisture, chemicals and abrasion. Start with the mildest compatible route.
- SurfaceNon porous
- WashingSpot only
- Colour run riskMedium
- Reviewed2 September 2026
What extractor hood can and cannot take
- Heat Avoid
- Water and soaking Use with care
- Acids, including vinegar Avoid
- Strong alkalis Use with care
- Solvents Avoid
- Chlorine bleach Avoid
- Abrasives Avoid
Always test on a hidden area first and let it dry before you treat the visible mark.
General rules for extractor hood
Work only when cool. Use mild soapy water on a soft cloth for the exterior and follow the manual for each filter. Keep liquid from controls and use stainless cleaner only on confirmed stainless steel.
Check the label
Switch off and isolate power. Identify stainless, glass, painted and plastic exterior parts, plus washable metal and non-washable carbon filters.
Stains on extractor hood
- Body oil Lift free oil from extractor hood, then clean a small area with a maker-approved mild detergent solution and...
- Breast milk Blot the spill, identify the finish and use a controlled cold clean only where permitted. Where the maker per...
- Coffee Wipe coffee off extractor hood promptly with a soft cloth. Switch off, disconnect where the manual permits an...
- Cooking grease Switch off and let Extractor Hood cool, lift thick grease, then wipe with diluted washing-up liquid using lit...
- Nail polish Lift free polish gently if the face permits contact. A maker-approved mild damp wipe can clear loose residue,...
Extractor Hood can be damaged by a cleaner that is harmless on another surface. Identify the substrate, coating, finish and adjacent parts before treating a stain.
Use the least aggressive route
Work only when cool. Use mild soapy water on a soft cloth for the exterior and follow the manual for each filter. Keep liquid from controls and use stainless cleaner only on confirmed stainless steel.
Judge only when dry
A remaining patch may be residue, a changed patina, coating loss or absorbed contamination. Stop if a hidden test changes colour, gloss, texture, adhesion or strength.
Sources
What we checked and when. Where a manufacturer instruction disagrees with anything here, follow the manufacturer.
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NEFF cooker hood cleaning guide
manufacturer
Appliance manufacturer guidance distinguishes metal and carbon filters, recommends mild soapy water and soft tools, and limits stainless-steel cleaner to stainless components.
Checked 2 September 2026
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Beko cooker hood filter cleaning guide
manufacturer
Appliance manufacturer guidance requires isolation from power, identifies washable metal and non-washable carbon filters, and uses neutral detergent without abrasive products or alcohol.
Checked 2 September 2026