The kitchen is the heart of the home, and keeping your equipment in perfect condition is essential not only for hygiene, but also to ensure durability and performance.
In this Frasa Technical Guide, we explain how to properly care for your sink, extraction system, and waste disposer, with specific recommendations for maintenance, cleaning, and suitable products.
1. Sink (kitchen bowl)
The sink is one of the most frequently used elements in the kitchen and is constantly exposed to water, detergents, grease, food acids, and temperature variations.
Without proper care, stains, corrosion, limescale, odours, and micro-scratches may appear, compromising both aesthetics and durability—especially in materials such as stainless steel, ceramic, or quartz.
Each material has its own technical requirements, and using unsuitable products (such as bleach, metal scouring pads, or aggressive detergents) can cause irreversible damage.
Care by material type:
→ Stainless steel
Clean daily with a soft cloth and neutral detergent.
Always dry after use, as stainless steel stains easily from limescale water droplets.
Carry out a deep clean weekly using a stainless-steel cleaner such as the
Barinox Frasa Cleaning Kit 750 ml.
This product cleans, degreases, and protects the surface by forming a film that prevents stains and fingerprints.
Never use steel wool, bleach, chlorinated products, or strong acids.
→ Ceramic
Although very resistant, this material is sensitive to thermal shock.
Use neutral detergent and avoid scrubbing with abrasive sponges.
For stubborn stains, use a mild descaling product.
Never use bleach, as it may alter the colour or shine of the surface.
→ Quartz
Clean with a soft cloth and neutral detergent.
Avoid placing very hot pans directly in the bowl, as excessive heat may deform or mark the surface.
To prevent limescale, use Frasa EasyCare Descaler, available in the
Cleaning & Maintenance collection.
Avoid acidic products, solvents, or scrubbing with hard brushes.
General recommendations:
Always dry after use: prolonged contact with water (especially hard water) causes limescale deposits.
Clean the drain and grid weekly, removing food residues.
Disinfect fortnightly using a specific cleaning product.
2. Extraction System
The extractor hood removes vapours, grease, and odours, but over time the filters and ducts accumulate grease, reducing airflow and increasing the risk of overheating or fire.
In addition, a dirty extractor loses efficiency and consumes more energy.
Recommended maintenance:
→ Metal grease filters
Every two weeks or monthly, depending on usage, remove the filters and wash them with hot water and degreaser. They can also be placed in the dishwasher; however, due to the high temperatures of the wash cycle, slight aesthetic changes may occur, causing them to darken slightly.
Dry completely before reinstalling.
→ Carbon filters (recirculation)
Replace every 6 months, or whenever you notice that the extractor is no longer eliminating odours effectively.
Check correct fitting and sealing after replacement.
→ Motor and ducts
Once a year, have the motor professionally inspected to ensure there are no blockages or grease build-up.
Avoid operating the extractor with saturated filters, as this puts strain on the motor and increases noise.
→ External surfaces
Clean the extractor body and control panel weekly using the
Barinox Cleaning Kit by Frasa, ideal for stainless steel.
Avoid acidic products or hard sponges, which may scratch surfaces.
Additional tips:
Turn on the extractor 5 minutes before cooking and keep it running for a few minutes after finishing, to ensure complete removal of vapours and odours.
Never block the ventilation outlets.
If you hear unusual noises or notice vibrations, this may indicate grease build-up on the rotor, signalling the need for a deep clean.
Conclusion
Taking care of your sink and extraction equipment is an investment in the durability and efficiency of your kitchen.
Regular maintenance, combined with suitable products, prevents damage, unpleasant odours, and unnecessary energy consumption.
Explore the
Frasa Cleaning & Maintenance collection
to find specific solutions for stainless steel, limescale, and surface protection.
Do you have any questions?
Contact our team
and find everything you need for a kitchen that is always clean, functional, and long-lasting.
