Extractor fans feature fine mesh grates known as filters on the underside of the cooker hood, designed to capture smoke and steam from cooking activities.

However, if these cooker hood filters aren't cleaned regularly, they can compromise the efficiency of the extractor fan.

Alarmingly, these crucial components are often neglected, says cleaning guru Lynsey Crombie.

The cleaning enthusiast and social media influencer has divulged an effortless method for maintaining clean extractor fans.

She advised: "Cooker hood filters are often forgotten and can lead to the kitchen smelling if they aren't clean; soak these in warm soapy water and white vinegar."

Lynsey, hailed as one of Britain's leading cleaning influencers, routinely imparts her wisdom to an Instagram following exceeding 362,000.

Also referred to as the Queen of Clean, Lynsey frequently graces ITV's This Morning as their go-to cleaning authority.

Nick Small, an appliance specialist at AO, has also weighed in on the subject of extractor fan maintenance.

He revealed: "Your cooker hood catches all the smoke and steam from preparing your food, but did you know you could open it?

"Ensure you are cleaning this around every three months as it could be full of grease and grime making it not only dirty, but less effective."

Nick added: "Most filters you can put in the dishwasher so check the manufacturer manual to see if they are dishwasher safe.

"If not, let the filter soak in hot soapy water for at least 10 minutes then scrub with a brush."

While the extractor fans are soaking in hot soapy water – with or without white vinegar – you can get on with other essential cleaning tasks.