The kitchen hood is one of the elements that requires the most constant cleaning, since this space accumulates grease and grime; fortunately with a couple of ingredients you can remove them easily.
The kitchen hood is one of the most important elements for keeping this space in good condition, neat and clean. It helps us to absorb part of the smoke, odors and grease that are generated while we cook. But these residues also accumulate over time, both on the surface of this appliance and in the filters. Therefore, it is important to thoroughly clean your hood every so often to keep it in better condition. This is a process that may seem complicated, but with the right items you can perform the cleaning without effort.
If you notice that the kitchen hood is accumulating a lot of sticky grime or grease stains, you can turn to the simple homemade mixture we show you how to prepare here to remove the grease buildup and leave your hood looking like new. The best part is that you only need products you probably already have at home. With a little dish soap and baking soda you can obtain a paste that greatly facilitates cleaning in the areas where grease tends to accumulate, such as the hood’s filters. Here we tell you how to prepare it and apply it correctly.
How to Clean the Hood’s Main Structure
Start by preparing the cleaning mixture for the hood’s main structure. You only need to combine dish soap with baking soda until you obtain a smooth paste. You don’t need to prepare a large amount; just make a little of the mixture to apply a light layer and cover well the areas you want to clean. The soap will help to loosen the grease easily, and the texture of the baking soda helps to remove the dirt that is more stubbornly stuck.
Once you have prepared the paste, you can apply it directly to the grease-prone areas. You can help yourself with a small brush or a paintbrush and then let it sit for a few minutes so the elements of the paste act on the dirt. After that, you just have to scrub gently with a sponge and remove the residues of the mixture and grease using a damp cloth. If there are still stains, you can repeat the process until you achieve a clean, grease-free surface. Just make sure not to scrub too hard so as not to damage the surface finish.
How to Clean the Hood’s Filters
To clean the removable filters of your hood, you can apply a similar mixture. Start by removing them from the hood carefully and following the manufacturer’s instructions. Then, prepare a wide container where you can place the filter comfortably, since we will need to prepare a liquid solution that covers it completely. To prepare it, mix very hot water, baking soda and dish soap. Stir the three ingredients until you obtain a foamy liquid. Pour this preparation into the chosen container and then submerge the filters inside the liquid.
Deberás dejar remojando los filtros durante aproximadamente 15 minutos. Esto ayudará a aflojar la grasa acumulada y facilitará la limpieza. Después del remojo, talla con un cepillo o una esponja firme para retirar todos los residuos y enjuaga muy bien con agua, dejando que los filtros se sequen por completo antes de volver a colocarlos en la campana. Ya que se trata de un procedimiento que requiere trabajar con agua muy caliente, es importante que utilices recipientes resistentes y equipo adecuado para que puedas manejar la mezcla y los filtros de manera cómoda, evitando quemaduras o accidentes.
