Frying, tempering and cooking with plenty of oil is part of everyday Bangladeshi cooking — and so is the sticky film it leaves on walls, cabinets and the chimney hood. Once grease mixes with dust it hardens into a layer that ordinary soap barely touches.
Why grease builds up so fast
Hot oil turns into a fine mist that travels well beyond the stove. It settles on the nearest cool surfaces: wall tiles, cabinet fronts, the top of the fridge, the exhaust fan and the ceiling. Dust sticks to it, and each cooking session adds another layer.
Light grease: warm water and dish soap
- Mix warm water with a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
- Wipe with a soft sponge, working from the top down.
- Rinse with a clean damp cloth and dry.
Doing this once a week near the stove prevents most build-up.
Heavier grease: baking soda paste
Make a paste of baking soda and a little water, spread it on greasy tiles or the stove top, leave for ten minutes and scrub with a non-scratch pad. Rinse well. For cabinet fronts, test on a hidden area first, because some finishes dull easily.
Hood filters
Remove metal filters and soak them in very hot water with dish soap and baking soda for 20–30 minutes, then scrub and rinse. Clean them monthly if you cook daily.
Safety first
- Turn off the gas and let surfaces cool before cleaning.
- Keep water away from switches and sockets.
- Do not mix cleaning chemicals — especially bleach with anything acidic or with ammonia.
When it is time for a professional degrease
If grease has turned dark and sticky, covers the ceiling or the inside of the hood, a professional kitchen clean uses commercial degreasers, steam and the right scrubbing tools, then rinses every surface so it is safe for food. Kitchen cleaning with Safai Bangladesh starts from ৳3,000 per kitchen, and hood and exhaust fan cleaning can be added on the same visit.