How to clean the hood at home
Keeping your home clean is not just another household chore, but also a way to protect your home from bacteria. One of the appliances that should be constantly cleaned is the extractor hood. It is used daily. With the help of the extractor hood, the air in the dining room is purified from unpleasant odors and fumes.
Imagine a kitchen, no matter how big, without such a device. The room will easily become humid, and gradually the settled smell will stick to the furniture and cabinets. The question of how often we should clean the hood is completely reasonable.
It is advisable to do it after every cooking. Whenever we clean the oven or glass ceramic hobs, we should pay special attention to the extractor hood. This way you will keep your kitchen cleaner, while at the same time ensuring a more comfortable home, free from unpleasant odors and greasy fumes.
How to clean the extractor hood:
Remove the filters and treat them with detergent or soak them in a basin of detergent. |
Clean the inside of the hood and the air duct with a degreaser |
Remove dirt from the hood housing |
The easiest part of maintaining the appliance is removing deposits from its filters. It is recommended to check them every one or two months. You should clean them both outside and inside. By the way, different models of hoods are available with different filters. They can be wall-mounted, telescopic, island, built-in and even decorative.
Their main task is to purify the air during cooking. To remove the filters, you need to be familiar with how the appliance works. You can also consult the hood's operating instructions.
When removing the filters, use a damp cloth to clean them of any grease or dirt. In some cases, you can use a toothbrush or kitchen sponge. Never use wire brushes, which will damage the filters and may damage them. Before putting them back on the appliance, you should pay special attention to the individual parts of the hood. Clean the appliance both outside and inside.
Some hoods operate with activated carbon filters. You don't need to clean them. The devices themselves suck in the fumes, purifying the air in the kitchen. It is the activated carbon that traps the dirty fumes. Such filters are not cleaned, but are replaced regularly.
Perhaps the most difficult task of hood maintenance is reaching some of its areas. Even if you can't clean the end of the duct, it's better to try to clean the inside and the front of it.
To remove dirt from the appliance, use a grease remover. Apply it carefully, waiting for it to take effect. After a while, when the detergent breaks down the accumulated dirt, remove the accumulated grease with a wet rag or sponge. Apply the detergent until you achieve the desired result.
There is also a much more unconventional way to clean the appliance. Place two pots filled with water, baking soda or white vinegar on the stovetop under the hood. The appliance will suck in the fumes, and the steam will gradually begin to dissolve the grease that has built up inside. The main disadvantage of this type of cleaning is that it will take at least an hour for the water to boil.
Before cleaning the outside of the hood, you need to unplug it. To be sure what detergent to use, you need to know what materials the appliance is made of. If the appliance is made of stainless steel, then cleaning will be much easier and faster. All you need is a wet cloth or sponge.
For hoods made of glass or plastic, it is not advisable to use a spatula. Such appliances can be cleaned with detergents specifically designed for such materials.
Hood maintenance is extremely important for maintaining comfort in the kitchen. Therefore, always use the services of a professional technician or authorized service center when you need to troubleshoot the appliance or maintain it in optimal condition.
