For large kitchen appliances to remain in good working condition, it is important to ensure that you perform maintenance on them regularly. For each large appliance ‘regular maintenance’ operates on a different timeline, so we have put together a guide to help you schedule your cleanings.

How Often Should I Clean My Oven?

It is recommended to clean your oven two to four times a year. Over time your oven will accumulate grease and food particles. In addition to being quite unhygienic, this can also compromise the cooking power of your oven. To prevent a build up of grease, it is best to perform a full clean every three months. If you rarely use your oven, you can get away with cleaning it twice a year.

If you would rather not manually clean out your oven, self cleaning ovens are a great alternative. Rather than scrubbing away the grease and grime, you simply turn on the self cleaning function and let the appliance run a clean cycle for two to three hours.

How Often Should I Clean My Cooker Hood Filters?

You should clean your cooker hood every month, at minimum once a month. Whether you have a vented or recirculating cooker hood, you will need to clean the grease filter out occasionally. It is standard practice to clean it once a month but if you use your hob very frequently, you may want to do this every two weeks or so.

How Often Should I Clean My Refrigerator?

It should be a priority to clean your refrigerator once a week. A dirty fridge does not only mess with the functionality of the appliance; it can also be a hazard to your family’s health. Proper upkeep of your refrigeration is crucial to eliminating germs, bacteria as well as ensuring the disposal of any expired food.

How Often Should I Clean My Washing Machine?

You will need to clean your washing machine at least once a month in order to avoid any complications. You may think that a washing machine keeps itself clean over time, but it is yet another appliance that requires a deep cleaning. To avoid the build up of mildew, mould and odours you should clean your washing machine out every month. In order to do this, you need to use one cup of laundry detergent and set it to perform a hot wash. This needs to be done with no dirty laundry inside. You can also combine the detergent with bleach for a more thorough clean.