What is the recommended washing procedure for the hood?

• A. Presoak for 10 minutes, then in extractor with citro squeeze; air dry or machine dry on no heat settings.
• B. Soak for 30 minutes and air dry only.
• C. Machine wash warm with detergent then line dry.
• D. Only wipe with a damp cloth.

Answer: (A)

Cleaning the hood correctly combines loosening soils, thorough cleaning, and gentle drying to protect the fabric while removing contaminants. Start with a short presoak to loosen dirt. Then wash in an extractor using a mild citrus-based cleaner. This step helps lift embedded soils from the fabric and get them out with the extraction process. After washing, dry by air or in a dryer on no heat to avoid heat damage that could weaken the material or affect any protective coatings. Wiping with a damp cloth won’t remove deeper soils or contaminants, and soaking or hot-water machine washing can harm the hood’s fabric integrity.