Struggling with tough grease on your air fryer? Say goodbye to endless scrubbing and hello to a sparkling clean appliance with just two kitchen staples! Air fryers are super popular in the UK, making meal prep a breeze. But keeping them clean is essential for great performance.

Enter the cleaning hack everyone’s talking about, thanks to TikTok’s cleaning guru, Chantel Mila. The secret? Baking soda and washing-up liquid. Here’s how you do it:


1. Remove your air fryer’s basket and place it in the sink.
2. Generously sprinkle bicarbonate of soda all over, ensuring every stubborn bit is covered.
3. Drizzle washing-up liquid on top.
4. Pour boiling water over the mixture. Watch it fizz as it lifts away burnt-on residue!
Leave it for a bit, then pour away the dirty water. Voilà! The grime is gone, and no scrubbing required. This dynamic duo of baking soda and washing-up liquid dissolves grease effortlessly, making it ideal for oily surfaces too.
Bonus? It doesn’t just clean but also acts as a natural deodoriser. Baking soda neutralises any lingering food odours, leaving your air fryer fresh and ready for the next meal.
Time to embrace this quick, effective cleaning hack! 🧼✨