Imagine losing hundreds, even thousands, from your rental bond.
Or worse, having to fork out for a costly appliance replacement in your own home.
It sounds extreme, but a dirty little secret lurking in your kitchen could be setting you up for exactly that – and it all comes down to your range hood filter.
But what if we told you there’s a simple, $19 solution from Bunnings or Mitre 10 that could prevent this financial nightmare?
For Australia’s three million renters, a neglected range hood filter isn’t just a minor oversight; it’s a direct threat to your hard-earned bond.
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Property managers are notoriously eagle-eyed when it comes to end-of-lease inspections, and a grease-clogged filter is a red flag that can lead to significant deductions for professional cleaning or even replacement.
And for homeowners, ignoring this vital piece of kitchen equipment can lead to premature appliance failure, inefficient operation, and even fire hazards – all of which translate to hefty repair or replacement bills down the track.
WA-based professional cleaner Clara Hill says a cleaning powder found at Bunnings and Mitre 10 can make light work of a boring task. Picture: TikTok/stepinhousewife
Enter professional cleaner Clara Hill, whose viral TikTok video has exposed the ultimate weapon against kitchen grime: Tricleanium.
This unassuming $19 powder, readily available at your local hardware store, is her secret weapon.
“I’ve been using Tricleanuim for two years now in my cleaning business, and now I would never go back as it never lets me down,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle.
“It is a powerful heavy-duty alkaline cleaner commonly used in professional and DIY cleaning because of its ability to cut through tough grime with very little effort.”
This isn’t your average household cleaner.
Tricleanium is a heavy-duty alkaline powder, a powerhouse that effortlessly slices through the toughest grease and baked-on grime.
Clara’s method is astonishingly simple: a quarter of a cup of the powder mixed with hot tap water in a sink.
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Tricleanuim is cheap, effective way to clean your home. Picture: TikTok/stepinhousewife
Leave your filters to soak for just five to 10 minutes, and watch the magic unfold.
“Its effectiveness comes from its high-alkaline formula, which breaks down oils, fats, and sticky residues at a chemical level rather than just loosening them,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle.
“This is why it works exceptionally well on range hood filters. When the filters are soaked in a Tricleanium solution, the cleaner dissolves the hardened grease trapped in the mesh, allowing it to lift away easily without scrubbing.
The alternative? Consumer group CHOICE advises cleaning these filters every one to two months.
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The fast acting powder cleans items within seconds. Picture: TikTok/stepinhousewife
Neglect them, and your range hood’s efficiency plummets.
It can no longer effectively extract smoke, steam and associated odours, leading to lingering smells, greasy walls, and a build-up that becomes exponentially harder – and more expensive – to remove.
So, before you risk your bond, compromise your kitchen’s air quality, or face a costly repair bill, consider this $19 investment.
It’s a small price to pay for a sparkling clean kitchen, peace of mind, and potentially thousands saved.
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