Clean Your Sticky Kitchen Chimney in Just 10 Minutes: Renuka Reveals an Easy Hack

Cleaning a kitchen chimney can seem like a daunting task. The accumulated grease and grime often take hours of scrubbing to remove. However, content creator Renuka has shared a simple and effective method that can make your chimney grill look brand new in just 10 minutes—no endless scrubbing required.

Step 1: Prepare the Sink and Chimney Grill
Begin by preparing a “mini-tub” in your kitchen sink. Cover the drain hole using a plastic sheet or polythene to prevent water from escaping. Place the dirty, greasy chimney grill inside the sink. Sprinkle a generous amount of drain cleaner powder and baking soda over the grill. This mixture helps break down stubborn grease.

Step 2: Add Shampoo and Hot Water
Next, create the magic cleaning solution. Add a pouch of shampoo to the grill—its foaming action loosens grease effectively. Pour enough hot water into the sink so that the grill is fully submerged. The water should be very hot, almost too hot to touch. Let the grill soak for 10 minutes. During this time, the combination of hot water, baking soda, drain cleaner, and shampoo will dissolve most of the grease.

Step 3: Flip the Grill
After 10 minutes, flip the grill to ensure both sides are cleaned thoroughly. The sticky grime on the underside will dissolve into the hot solution, removing nearly 90% of the accumulated grease.

Step 4: Final Rinse and Cleaning
Once the grease is removed, give the grill a final wash with regular dishwashing liquid or soap. The remaining grease will come off easily with a light scrub or sponge—no hours of rubbing needed. Remove the polythene covering the sink drain and discard the dirty water.

Step 5: Dry and Refit
Finally, dry the grill completely before reinstalling it. You can air-dry it or wipe it with a cloth. Installing a wet grill can lead to rust, so ensure it is fully dry before putting it back in place.

With this quick hack from Renuka, your kitchen chimney grill can look sparkling clean in just 10 minutes, saving both time and effort.