How to clean oil smoke

Nowadays, every household has installed a range hood. In fact, the range hood can help us reduce some oil smoke in the kitchen, which can also improve our health. If we do not turn on the range hood when cooking for a long time, the smoke will come out and inhale our lungs, which will easily cause many diseases. However, every time the range hood is used, it will be stained with a thick layer of oil stains. If it is not cleaned, there will be a smell of oil smoke in the kitchen, which will also affect our health. So what are the cleaning methods of the range hood?

How to clean the kitchen range hood? 7 effective methods to help you solve the difficult problem

How to clean the range hood

How to clean the range hood?

Tools/materials for cleaning range hoods: a basin of warm water, a handful of super concentrated degreaser, and a handful of ordinary laundry detergent.

How to clean the range hood 1. How to clean the range hood

Use a scouring pad to apply the aqueous solution to the surface of objects (first clean the surfaces of kitchen utensils, cabinets, wall tiles, etc. with less oil stains; finally clean the surfaces near the stove and range hood).

How to clean the range hood 2. Cleaning the range hood fan blades

Spray the special cleaning agent on the fan blades and let it sit for 3 minutes; boil a pot of water and aim the steam at the range hood, then turn on the range hood and use the principle of centrifugal force to allow the oil remaining on the fan blades to flow into the oil collecting cup; turn off the switch and wipe with a clean rag, the fan blades will be clean immediately.

How to clean the range hood 3. Cleaning the range hood filter

Remove the fan blades, soak them in warm water with special detergent, and let them stand for about 10 minutes; wipe them with a rag to gently remove the oil stains; if there is still stubborn tar adhering, use a toothbrush dipped in a little strong oil detergent and gently scrub them, and then rinse them with clean water.

How to clean the range hood 4. Cleaning the oil storage box of the range hood

If you find that the oil collecting cup is 60% full, you should start to clean it; pour out the accumulated waste oil; soak the oil collecting cup in warm water and detergent for 3 minutes, then wipe it clean with a rag; put a new, smaller disposable oil box (available in supermarkets) in the oil storage box, and discard the disposable oil box the next time you clean it, which will make cleaning more convenient.

How to clean the range hood 5. Wipe off the rest with a scouring pad with water solution.

There are small gaps under the stove ignition switch and between the range hood switch buttons, where your fingers cannot reach, so you can use a bamboo piece with a scouring pad to wipe them.

6. Wipe it clean with a clean cloth.

Regarding the cleaning method of the range hood, it depends on how we clean it. It is recommended that you clean it with your hands. If you feel there is too much dust, you can wear gloves, so that you can clean the small parts that cannot be cleaned. In particular, the range hood pipes, including the oil pot, and the fan must be cleaned to prevent blockage.