How to Easily Clean a Stainless Steel Range Hood
No need to go out and buy fancy products when you can do the job quickly and efficiently with a bit of vinegar and water solution! Clean your range hood today and have your kitchen looking spick and span in no time!
Servings: 16 ounces
Equipment
Ingredients
Vinegar Solution
- 1 cup of vinegar
- 1 cup of hot water
Soapy Water Solution
- ½ gallon of hot water
- 1 teaspoon of dish soap or any degreasing soap
Instructions
- Remove the filters from the hood and set them aside.
- Apply the degreaser, choosing from one of the options above. The vinegar and water solution works well in a spray bottle application, while the soapy water is best applied with a microfiber cloth.
- Be sure to avoid any electrical components, including the fan. If possible, unplug the unit from the wall before beginning.
- Wipe the hood clean using a clean, dry cloth.
- If any stubborn spots remain, reapply the solution, and allow it to sit for several minutes before wiping it clean.
- Follow the same steps to clean the filter by gently rubbing the degreaser into the screen, though you'll want to let it sit for 5-10 minutes before spraying it clean.
- I would suggest taking the filter screens outside to spray clean, or else you chance clogging your drains with the grease.
- Allow the filters to air dry before reinstalling them into the hood vent.
Notes
I've included detailed pictures of each step for visual reference if needed.
For safety when cleaning your range hood, make sure to unplug the unit from the power socket and avoid any and all electrical components.
If the filters aren’t terribly dirty, you can rinse them out in the sink; just avoid doing this if there’s a ton of grease on the filters, as you don’t want that going down the drain and clogging it up.
Very dirty filters can be soaked in the solution for 30 minutes before rinsing clean, which will help remove the grease buildup.
Cleaning a range hood is one of the dirtier in the kitchen! So be prepared. Wear gloves and an apron, and open your windows to help with ventilation and drying of the filters and hood.
If you have a vented system, you may want to check with a professional to see if cleaning the ducts is necessary.