4 Easy Steps to Clean Your Range Hood and Remove Stubborn Grease!
Although range hoods can effectively remove cooking fumes and keep the kitchen clean, they still accumulate tough grease over time. Many families only clean their range hoods once a, making grease removal even harder. In this article, BBE will teach you 4 simple steps for cleaning your range hood so that you won't be afraid of the hassle anymore!
How to clean your kitchen range hood?
Step 1: Clean non-removable parts first
Start by laying newspapers under the range hood to avoid getting dirt on other parts of the kitchen. Put on gloves and get ready to clean the non-removable parts of the range hood. Spray cleaning solution onto the fan blades and turn on the range hood, so that the dissolved grease will drip off as the fan blades spin. Wipe off the grease with a cleaning cloth.
Step 2: Remove the grease filter and baffle
Follow the instructions to remove the grease filter and baffle from the range hood. Pour the cleaning solution into a container and dilute it. Fully immerse the removed parts in the container for about 20 minutes, and the grease will dissolve naturally.
Step 3: Clean parts
If the grease filter or baffle is still not clean, use a kitchen sponge or toothbrush to gently scrub away stubborn grease and dirt. Then, dry the cleaned parts.
Step 4: Clean the range hood from top to bottom
Finally, wipe the range hood clean from top to bottom and reinstall the cleaned parts to complete the cleaning process.
How to make your own natural range hood cleaning spray?
Many range hood cleaning solutions on the market can quickly clean grease. However, the ingredients may not be natural and could damage your range hood's surface. Making a natural range hood cleaning solution at home is easy - you only need baking soda and hot water. Simply dilute one tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of hot water. For stubborn stains, adjust the baking soda to hot water ratio to 1:1 or 2:1.
Precautions for cleaning range hoods
- Avoid using metal brushes when cleaning the range hood to prevent damage to its surface.
- Make good use of various tools, such as toothbrushes and cotton swabs, for more convenient cleaning of small crevices.
- When using the soaking method, do not soak for too long. If soaked for an extended period, the floating grease may reattach to the parts. Therefore, limiting the soaking time to about 20 minutes is recommended.
- When removing range hood parts, disconnect the power supply to ensure safety.
Daily maintenance tips for range hoods
- Develop a habit of immediate cleaning
After cooking, it is recommended to wipe off grease immediately to ensure the range hood operates normally.
- Follow the instructions when removing parts
When cleaning the range hood, follow the instructions for removing parts to avoid losing components that may affect its operation.
- Regularly clean your range hood
Don't wait a whole year to clean your range hood; otherwise, accumulated grease will make cleaning more difficult.
