Professional cleaner reveals 5 kitchen 'nasties' making your home stink
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, where families gather to cook, eat, and share stories.
But when an unpleasant odour permeates the room, this beloved space can become a source of discomfort.
If you've been battling a persistent stench that isn't coming from an obvious source, like a garbage bin or spoiled food, it might be time to look deeper.
In a video online, KingsCleaningCo Professional Cleaner Gabby has identified five 'hidden nasties' that could be causing your kitchen to smell. These are often overlooked areas that accumulate grime and odour over time.
Let's delve into these hidden culprits.
1. The Bin
The bin is the first spot Gabby suggested to look at.
It's not just what's inside the bag that counts. The areas around, under, and even the bin can harbour mould and food particles.
Regularly cleaning the exterior of your bin and the area around it can help eliminate these odours.
2. Rangehood Filters and Surrounding Areas
These are notorious for trapping oil and food particles, leading to a lingering smell.
‘They are just oily, smelly, fishy traps that you really need to clean all the time, especially [the splashback] underneath that catches all the oil,’ Gabby said.
‘You're cooking, and it splats up on top of your cupboards, and it just solidifies and smells.’
3. The Oven
This kitchen workhorse can accumulate burnt food particles and grease over time, leading to a persistent smell.
Regular deep cleaning and immediate removal of food spills can keep your oven smelling fresh.
4. The Air Fryer
Gabby suggested that air fryers should come with their in-built rangehoods given how messy they can get.
‘After every use, make sure you clean out your air fryer–they get gross,’ she said.
5. The Fridge
Often overlooked in the cleaning routine, the fridge can be a major source of kitchen odours.
The fridge in Gabby’s video had several food crumbs on the sides of the crisper, but the crevices of the fridge seal covered in mould were most likely the culprit of the odour.
‘We have a winner here, guys. So let's make sure we clean out the fridges–they get wet, they get mouldy, they hold our food, let's look after the fridge,’ Gabby said.
Aside from these five 'hidden nasties', Gabby recommended regular floor mopping, frequent changing of dishcloths, and ensuring that tea towels, cloths, and sponges are thoroughly dried after use to prevent mould and bacteria growth.
You can watch the video below:
Credit: @kingscleaningco / TikTok
You can also use an effective trick to eliminate those stubborn cooking odours, as suggested by another cleaning expert.
In a previous story, she demonstrated this simple trick to her followers, to which many praised her for this as ‘brilliant’. You can learn more about it here.
Have you encountered any of these 'hidden nasties' in your kitchen? Share your experiences and cleaning tips in the comments below!
But when an unpleasant odour permeates the room, this beloved space can become a source of discomfort.
If you've been battling a persistent stench that isn't coming from an obvious source, like a garbage bin or spoiled food, it might be time to look deeper.
In a video online, KingsCleaningCo Professional Cleaner Gabby has identified five 'hidden nasties' that could be causing your kitchen to smell. These are often overlooked areas that accumulate grime and odour over time.
Let's delve into these hidden culprits.
Professional cleaner Gabby identified the five ‘hidden nasties’ that make your kitchen smell. Credit: @kingscleaningco / TikTok
1. The Bin
The bin is the first spot Gabby suggested to look at.
It's not just what's inside the bag that counts. The areas around, under, and even the bin can harbour mould and food particles.
Regularly cleaning the exterior of your bin and the area around it can help eliminate these odours.
2. Rangehood Filters and Surrounding Areas
These are notorious for trapping oil and food particles, leading to a lingering smell.
‘They are just oily, smelly, fishy traps that you really need to clean all the time, especially [the splashback] underneath that catches all the oil,’ Gabby said.
‘You're cooking, and it splats up on top of your cupboards, and it just solidifies and smells.’
3. The Oven
This kitchen workhorse can accumulate burnt food particles and grease over time, leading to a persistent smell.
Regular deep cleaning and immediate removal of food spills can keep your oven smelling fresh.
4. The Air Fryer
Gabby suggested that air fryers should come with their in-built rangehoods given how messy they can get.
‘After every use, make sure you clean out your air fryer–they get gross,’ she said.
5. The Fridge
Often overlooked in the cleaning routine, the fridge can be a major source of kitchen odours.
The fridge in Gabby’s video had several food crumbs on the sides of the crisper, but the crevices of the fridge seal covered in mould were most likely the culprit of the odour.
‘We have a winner here, guys. So let's make sure we clean out the fridges–they get wet, they get mouldy, they hold our food, let's look after the fridge,’ Gabby said.
Aside from these five 'hidden nasties', Gabby recommended regular floor mopping, frequent changing of dishcloths, and ensuring that tea towels, cloths, and sponges are thoroughly dried after use to prevent mould and bacteria growth.
You can watch the video below:
Credit: @kingscleaningco / TikTok
You can also use an effective trick to eliminate those stubborn cooking odours, as suggested by another cleaning expert.
In a previous story, she demonstrated this simple trick to her followers, to which many praised her for this as ‘brilliant’. You can learn more about it here.
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