How to quickly wash the hood from grease. Cleaning external surfaces

To extend service life household appliances she needs systematic care. You need to know how to clean the hood in the kitchen from grease. It is fat that is the main enemy of kitchen surfaces. It settles on the stove, on the tiles, on the facades of the furniture. The main blow is taken by the grease trapping grate of the hood. It suffers from this appearance and functionality deteriorates.

All parts that come into contact with grease and dust need to be cleaned. Be sure to read the instructions for use. It is necessary to pay attention to which parts are removable and by what means can be processed. Without this knowledge, you can irrevocably damage the device. After all the manipulations, the main function should be restored - trapping fat and purifying the air.

Preparatory stage

Using the instructions, disassemble the hood. We remove all elements that have a fatty coating and can be dismantled. If the parts are screwed - remove the bolts and put everything together so that they do not interfere, do not get lost.

We outline a rough plan of action. Adjust it, depending on the type of your kitchen hood.

1. 1 Unplug the power cord from the socket.
2. 2 Remove grease filters. If they are disposable - prepare a replacement.
3. 3 If the design allows - remove the duct. Otherwise, clean the accessible part.
4. 4 Remove soot from external and internal surfaces.
5. 5 Clean the grate.
6. 6 Replace disposable filters (if your model has one).
7. 7 Dry the washed parts and assemble kitchen hood.
8. 8 Connect the cord to the mains.

We figured out the action plan. Now let's figure out how to clean the hood in the kitchen at home.

Steam cleaning

Most effective method wash the kitchen hood filter from grease, wash its external and internal fragments - steam cleaning. The steam generator is a unit that allows you to clean almost any surface without the use of chemicals. Another plus of this miracle machine is that steam disinfects the surface, because its temperature is above 150 ° C. Steam allows you to wash the fat from the hood in a matter of minutes without special efforts.

Many people think that a steam generator costs a lot of money and not everyone can afford it. This is misconception. All kinds of attachments make it universal helper not only in the kitchen. Bath, toilet and wash basins will be cleaned and disinfected. Steam does not cause allergies. The financial benefit can be seen by comparing the cost of the unit and the annual cost of the cleaning products you use. We get good example how long it will take to recoup this investment.

Automatic cleansing and folk remedies

AT modern world ideal option cleaning is considered one in which no effort and time is required. The dishwasher is a great way to clean the grate without the hassle. This option is suitable if the kitchen hood is made of stainless steel or the parts are enameled.

We put all the parts that need cleaning in the dishwasher, fill it with detergent and turn it on. The freed time is spent on the next step.

The question arises of how to wash the kitchen hood filter for those who do not have the above equipment. The methods are varied. With the help of improvised means that any housewife has in the kitchen, you can clean the hood from fat. Yes, it will not be fast and will require effort, but your money will be saved.

Let's get acquainted with all the valuable products that help to solve many household problems efficiently and on a budget.

Baking soda and vinegar in the fight against pollution

Baking soda is an excellent cleanser. But it needs a capacity and preferably a large one. Boiling is best. If not, choose the largest pot, pour water into it and put on fire. We throw 200-250 g of soda into boiling water and stir until completely dissolved. If dimensions allow, lower the entire hood grate into the liquid and boil for about 30 minutes, depending on the degree of contamination. If the dimensions do not allow processing as a whole, we immerse one side, and after a while we add more soda and turn the mesh over with the other side. You can lower the corners of the lattice. Then turn over 4 times and after each add soda.

Grease, dust and soot will come off on their own. This will cause the solution to turn yellow. We take out the grate of the hood, wash it under running water and polish with a sponge.

Vinegar is not only a seasoning and a liquid for preserving food. Like any acid, undiluted acetic acid acts aggressively on fats. It also corrodes the skin of the hands and burns the nasal mucosa during inhalation. Therefore, you need to work with gloves and a respirator.

Apply vinegar to the removable panels and leave for 15-20 minutes. The dirt will dissolve and all that needs to be done is to remove the remaining fragments with a sponge, rinse with water and dry.

It is worth remembering another acid - citric acid. Natural lemon will work too. It is cut into halves and rubbed on surfaces that require cleaning. When using citric acid, they act in the same way as in the previous example with acetic acid. We wait a few minutes and clean the parts of the hood from fat. If the contamination is complex, be prepared to repeat the procedure several times.

The use of laundry soap and ammonia

There are several options for cleaning grease from extracts with soap.

1. 1 You can rub the bar in warm water, dissolve and immerse the parts in this mixture.
2. 2 Alternatively, rub the grate itself with soap. Pour hot water into a baking sheet, put the grated grease trap there and place in a hot oven. Boil there for about half an hour. dissolving laundry soap breaks down even old fat. After soaking, the filters are removed and washed thoroughly.

Ammonia is a proven and win-win option. The presence of a sharp and unpleasant odor makes it necessary to resort to protective measures. The room should be well ventilated, and the respiratory organs should be protected with a respirator.

Pour half a glass of alcohol into 3.5 liters of warm water. We lower the grease trap for 4 hours. When the dirt has dissolved - remove with a sponge and rinse. This method is suitable for heavily soiled surfaces.

Household chemicals

In order not to greatly complicate the process of preparing cleaning mixtures, you can use ready-made chemical compounds, such as:

• dishwashing liquid;
• "White";
• means of different manufacturers based on formic acid;
• powders or liquids for cleaning pipes.

To remove fat, you can use folk remedies. The procedure is the same as when using conventional means:

1. 1 Apply to the surface (dip the part into the solution).
2. 2 Wait time.
3. 3 Rub with a washcloth or brush.
4. 4 Wash off with water.
5. 5 Dry.

Cleaning the Outer Case

When the internal filters are cleaned and dry, we move on to the front part. The cleanliness of the hood on the outside greatly affects the overall cleanliness of the kitchen. The treachery of this detail lies in the fact that dust settles on the fat and “cements” it. It is for this reason that it is better to wash the outer part regularly. The use of abrasive powders or iron scrapers is unacceptable on this surface. They can leave scratches or wash off the glossy finish. More liquid products are also ruled out because they can get on the face, neck or hands.

A few simple recommendations will help you easily cope with this mission:

1. 1 Take dishwashing detergent, apply it to a damp sponge and rub the surface. Leave for half an hour and wash with a damp cloth. If there are hard fat points left and do not want to be washed off, you can rub it with a rubber scraper (as for car windows).
2. 2 It is easier to clean the kitchen hood if you do not turn on gas burner idle. Dry heat forms a deposit of fat on the surface, and it is more firmly fixed.
3. 3 If there are buttons on the hood and flooding occurs, then the mechanical control unit is removed for cleaning. It is advisable to ask someone who has experience in such a matter, otherwise the cleaning will end in a breakdown.

How often should you clean

How to wash the fat and how often should such cleaning be carried out? Everyone answers this question individually. It all depends on the availability of free time for the hostess, on the family's eating style, and finally, on her temperament. There are women who can't sleep if the kitchen doesn't shine.

If the family is large and you have to cook often, if the household prefers fried food rather than steam food, the quality life of the trapping filters is reduced. Average general cleaning can be done quarterly or six months. It may be necessary to clean the filter every month. Wherein external structure can be washed once a week or more often. Everything depends on the desire.

Modern hoods are equipped with replaceable disposable filters.

They need to be replaced when dirty. It would be nice to purchase several additional filters at once when buying a hood. This will insure against unnecessary expenses if the manufacturer decides to stop producing equipment of this type.

Systematic washing of the grate in the dishwasher is a great option to save time and effort, and the result will be unsurpassed.

Care and timely care will extend the "life" of your assistant in the kitchen.

A kitchen equipped for the needs of a modern hostess cannot be imagined without a high-quality functional hood. The purpose of this device is to clean the air in the room from steam, combustion products, fat droplets formed during cooking. In addition, the hood can be an element of the interior, a real decoration of the kitchen. But only if it shines with cleanliness and works properly. Have you noticed that your hood has noticeable dirt? So, it's time to arm ourselves with our tips and start properly cleaning the device that is so important to us.

Why does the hood need regular cleaning?

The first thing that catches your eye upon entering the house is cleanliness or its absence. Of course, we do not look into every corner in search of garbage while visiting. But items such as the hood are always in full view in all their glory.

Performing its direct function - cleaning the air above the stove - the hood collects fat on its surface, which, in turn, sticks to dust and other contaminants. Over time, all this can turn into a substance resembling a sticky thick pile. Naturally, such a hood looks ugly and unhygienic, and the kitchen where it is located already ceases to be cozy corner for family dinners and friendly conversations.

But it's not just about beauty. As with any device, the quality of its work depends on the cleanliness of the hood. The same coating of grease and dust that we talked about above becomes almost continuous, clogging the mesh cells and the space between the internal parts of the structure. The device draws out air much worse, and especially the combustion products contained in it (they simply settle on close surfaces), turns off in the process, and over time may even break down.
Both external gloss and smooth operation are important for the hood, so it is very important to keep it clean.

Regular and timely cleaning of the hood guarantees you the good functioning of the device, which means clean air, the absence of unpleasant odors, fumes and smoke in your home, no matter how much you cook.

I think you need to understand a little about the device of the hood to understand why it becomes so sticky. It is located directly above hob slab from which rises hot air. It carries small particles of fat, which settle first of all on the grate of the grease trap. Its design is simple and almost the same on all models. A mesh of aluminum or steel laid in several layers is taken into the metal frame. It is she who does not let air through with all the additives directly. Liquid, grease and smoke particles are sure to collide with metal. Fat will settle on the filter first, followed by drops of hot steam, and fumes and small debris will stick to this sticky base. Everything that remains on the grease trap grid is exposed to a new effect high temperature, then cools down, eventually turning into a frozen mass, which will be very difficult to wash.

How often do you need to wash the hood

If you want to avoid the need for major cleaning as long as possible, make it a rule to wash the hood after every cooking on the stove. Especially if you had to cook for a long time a large number of guests. It is very simple, it is enough to carefully wipe all surfaces first with a sponge in soapy water, paying attention Special attention grate, corners and folds, and then with a dry soft cloth so that no wet areas remain.

But even if you wipe the hood daily, do not refuse a thorough cleaning. At least once a month - one and a half disassemble the device and wash it from the inside. Although you have kept cleanliness, a coating of grease, dirt and soot is still formed on the internal hard-to-reach surfaces, which prevents the hood from working.

Getting Started: Preparations

So, you have decided to arrange a bath day for the hood. The first thing to do is to disconnect the device from the mains, the second is to disassemble it into separate parts. If this is your first time doing this, be sure to read the instructions for your model. The scheme for disassembling the hood is, in principle, the same, but some manufacturers may have certain design features. In addition, the instructions will indicate the features of the material from which the structure is made, and hence what means and methods cannot be used when washing it.

How to properly disassemble the device

After turning off the hood, start dismantling it in the following sequence.

During disassembly, immediately place each part of the structure in water for subsequent laundering. The empty case will also need to be rinsed inside and out to remove any contaminants.

Tools to help you clean the hood

The hood is ready for a major cleaning, and now you need to choose which products to apply. It can be special household chemicals, which are now in large assortment available in stores, or familiar folk remedies that have proven to be effective years of experience use.

Let's start with household chemicals. They act very quickly, removing even the most stubborn stains within minutes. Their effectiveness is based on the fat-splitting action of some of the substances that make up their composition. These can be special products for hoods, but many housewives use oven cleaners: their composition is almost identical, which means the effect too.

Important: no matter what product you use when cleaning the hood, chemical or folk, be sure to wear rubber gloves. Even plain water with prolonged exposure, it can damage the skin of your hands, not to mention active substances that can quickly destroy dirt.

The most popular special household chemicals - a table based on data from Yandex.Market

Photo gallery of household chemicals for washing the hood

More and more housewives trust the new Amway Oven Gel Cleaner Dr.Beckmann Cleaning Foam is a must have if you have a stainless steel hood Unicum Gold Series Grease Remover is specifically designed to tackle stubborn dirt Meine Liebe Anti Grease will perfectly clean almost all kitchen surfaces
Cleaning powder Sanita contains an effective fat splitter "Anti-grease" Cleaning agent 1 minute Sanita really copes with dirt for one minute Cillit BANG cleaning agent is very popular among housewives CIF Anti-grease agent will not only remove any grease in the kitchen, but also leave a pleasant aroma Frosch milk is universal for almost any surface Shumanit - a product that has long been known for its effectiveness against fat

Folk and home remedies and their use

And now let's talk in more detail about how to restore cleanliness and shine to the hood using simple cheap products in your home. This will help you:

Each tool has its own way of using it.

How to use soap solution correctly

In addition to soap or other mortar solution, arm yourself with a sponge and steel wool.

We apply vinegar

Before you start cleaning with vinegar, ensure ventilation in the room: not everyone likes the smell of this product, and its concentration may make you feel worse.
Vinegar cleans and launders perfectly, but when working with it, you need to ventilate the room.

1. Apply vinegar to the surface of the grate with a sponge. Wipe heavily soiled areas especially thoroughly.
2. Leave the dampened grate for 10-15 minutes.
3. Clean the dissolved fat with the hard side of a sponge or brush.

This method is good because, in addition to efficiency, it leaves behind a pleasant citrus aroma.

Cleaning the kitchen hood with baking soda

Perhaps, soda is the most popular means for washing any kitchen surfaces.
Soda is ideal for cleaning the hood

To clean the hood with it, follow this algorithm.

1. In a large aluminum or enamel container, fill a little more than 2/3 of the volume with water. Put on fire.
2. Add soda to boiled water in the ratio of 1 cup per 10 liters. Reduce fire intensity to minimum.
3. Place the exhaust grate and metal filter into the container with the solution. While the water is slowly boiling, the fat will soften and peel off the surfaces.
   Put the dirty grate into the boiling soda solution and cook for a while
4. After about 10 minutes, remove the items from the water and see how well the fat has come off. If the dirt can be easily removed, you can wash the grate with a filter sponge under the flow warm water. Otherwise, the details need to be “cooked” for some more time. Be sure to dry the cleaned items.
   The softened exfoliated fat will easily move away under the pressure of running water
5. In hard-to-reach places - cracks, folds - fat may remain. You can easily remove it with an old toothbrush or cotton swab.
   Hood grates before and after cleaning with soda

Note! You can enhance the effect of soda if you dissolve a little grated laundry soap in water along with it.

Video: we clean the hood with soda in 15 minutes

Features of cleaning stainless steel hoods

You probably know that not all methods are suitable for stainless steel. She is afraid not only of products containing alkali, but also of abrasive powders and even salt, which cause corrosion on such a surface. But the following tools will cope well with grease and dirt on stainless steel:

Use the first 3 products in the same way as described in the methods above, and special ones - strictly following the instructions on the package.

Last resort: use a professional drain cleaner

It happens that it is not possible to cope with cleaning the hood, namely the filter, using the means described above, so it turns out complex pollution. There is one way that will help even in this case.

Note! In pipe cleaners, the active ingredient is alkali, which is aggressive to metal surfaces. Therefore, they can clean the hood no more than 2 times during the entire operation of the device, only as a last resort.

Video about cleaning the hood from grease

Rules for the care of the hood and preventive measures

If you often cook, then contamination of the hood cannot be avoided. But we know how to prevent stubborn clogs and make major cleanups rare. Observe simple preventive measures during the operation of the device.
Preventive measures for the care of the hood will save you from frequent and difficult cleaning of the device

1. When buying a new hood, entrust its installation to a specialist. This will ensure correct operation and a significant reduction in blockages.
2. Turn off the stove when not cooking on it to prevent smoke from settling on the hood surfaces.
3. Cover pans and pots with lids while cooking. Grills specially designed to prevent oil splashing will also help you.
4. Wash the surfaces of the hood as often as possible with soapy water and wipe dry. It is much easier to remove the fat from the grate before it has time to harden and become dusty.

Even the most modern technology, providing comfort in the kitchen, needs our care and attention. Who, if not us, will return its purity and functionality? So the hood is no exception, and now you know all the ways and means of cleaning it and maintaining it in good condition. Comfort and cleanliness to your home!

The kitchen hood is designed to eliminate odors, grease and fumes. Because of this, stubborn dirt and fatty deposits form on it very quickly, so the hood requires periodic maintenance. If you do not clean the ventilation grille, mesh and filters, the device will lose its functionality. With the outer casing of the hood, everything is clear and it is not so difficult to wash it, but what to do with the old layers of fat and soot on the ventilation grill and filter, this will be discussed in more detail in the article.

Preparing for cleaning work

If the hood has stopped removing odors and smoke while cooking, this is a sign that it is time to clean the device. Before you start cleaning the hood, you must adhere to some rules:

1. Before disassembling, disconnect the device from the power supply.
2. Remove the top cover by unfastening the special latches.
3. Remove all removable parts of the appliance: grill, mesh, filter (on some models of hoods, internal filters are disposable, and they can simply be replaced with new ones).
4. If the device works through an air vent, then, if possible, it is also necessary to dismantle the corrugation, or clean all its accessible places.

For parsing kitchen device it is better to refer to the instructions of a specific model.

6 tips on how to clean the hood easily and safely at home

The main components used to clean the device are budget and effective tools that are in every home:

• any cleaning powder
• baking soda,
• dishwashing liquid,
• lemon,
• table vinegar,
• ammonia,
• laundry soap,
• foam/metal sponge.

You will need:

• large iron utensils
• 1 pack of baking soda
• laundry soap (if necessary).

Pour water into a large pot or bowl and place on the stove to heat. Add a whole pack of baking soda to the water (approximately 1 pack per 5 liters of water). As soon as the soda dissolves in warm water, immerse the grate or filter in the dishes, bringing the water to a boil. Thus, simmer for 30-50 minutes. As soon as you see that grease and soot easily move away from the grate, it is necessary to rinse under running water, cleaning hard-to-reach places brush.

For achievement best result, you can add grated laundry soap to boiling water.

You will need:

• dishwashing liquid,
• cleaning powder.

Soak the removable parts of the hood in warm water, adding dishwashing detergent (it dissolves grease well). Leave in water for 1 hour. Next, rinse the ventilation grill and filter under running water using a cleaning powder and a soft metal sponge.

If after the procedure there are still visible impurities, repeat the soaking again.

You will need:

• lemon,
• baking soda.

simple and fast way get rid of grease, soot and dust. Ventilation grill and the filter should be placed on flat surface falling asleep from above baking soda. Table vinegar (70%, undiluted) must be poured into a spray bottle and carefully sprinkled from it onto sprinkled soda, especially good in places heavy pollution. Leave in this state for 10-20 minutes. Rinse afterwards with clean water.

It is important not to forget to wear gloves, otherwise you can damage the skin of your hands.

You will need:

• baking soda,
• vegetable oil.

Soda has always been famous excellent remedy to remove grease and other contaminants. Stir vegetable oil with baking soda, in proportions of 1.5: 1, until the consistency of thick sour cream. Spread the mass on all removable parts of the device, and leave in this state for at least 30 minutes. After the dirt has moved away, rinse with water, additionally brushing.

After the procedure, the condition of the ventilation grill and filter will be like new.

You will need:

• lemon.

Cut the lemon into two halves or into several slices, they need to wipe all the contaminated areas on the grill and filter. To give lemon juice soak into old fat and soot for 10 minutes. After this time, wipe everything with a damp cloth. Repeat the procedure until a satisfactory result is achieved.

You will need:

• ammonia.

Half a glass ammonia dilute with 3 or 4 liters of hot water, and immerse all contaminated removable parts of the kitchen appliance in the boiling mixture for several hours. After that, use a brush or sponge to remove the remnants of grease and dirt.

Important! Before starting the procedure, be sure to wear a respirator and create ventilation of the room, as there is a risk of burns internal organs because of the pungent smell of ammonia.

Household cleaning products

The range of household chemicals for cleaning old dirt is huge:

• Tools for eliminating pipe blockages, such as Sanox, Mole, Deboucher, Chirton, have a powerful cleansing effect. They are available in liquid, powder and granular form. The ventilation grill or filter must be placed in a container and filled with cleaning agent and a small amount hot water. The main thing is that the removable parts of the kitchen appliance are immersed in water. It is enough to leave for 5-7 minutes and you can remove the grate or filter from the solution by rinsing with cold water.
• Well corrodes grease gel-like cleaners for stoves and ovens (Sanitol, Shumanit, TOPCleanner). All removable parts of the device are also placed in a stainless dish, smear them in several layers with a cleaning agent and wait 10 minutes. After that, armed with gloves and a soft metal brush, remove uncorroded dirt.
• Another proven cleanser is regular whiteness. Which with a brush must be applied to a contaminated surface previously soaked with water, and wait 15-20 minutes. Wash off with running water.

Work with household chemicals should be extremely careful, using all safety measures.

Apart from folk remedies cleansing and household chemicals, there are some more tricks on how to clean the hood:

• Place the removable parts of the appliance in the dishwasher using mild detergents intended for the machine. According to numerous reviews on the Internet, it copes well with pollution.
• Steam cleaner with special nozzles in the form of sponges. It works from the mains, so it is only necessary to carry out on a contaminated surface. If this kitchen appliance is not available, then there are a lot of the above methods for getting rid of old fat, soot and dust.

Cleaning the outer surface of the hood

In addition, the outer case of the device also needs to be kept clean, because a large amount of grease and dust also settles on it. When cleaning the outer surface of the hood, be careful not to let cleaning agents run down onto your face and hands. Therefore, it is better to use special chemicals for stoves / ovens in the form of sprays that corrode dirt well. It is enough to leave the cleaner for 10 minutes and remove all dirt using a soft sponge that does not scratch the surface.

And in conclusion, I would like to say about one way that makes it easier to clean the kitchen hood. In order to make it easier to clean the grate, mesh and filter next time, the already clean removable parts must be lubricated with any oven or stove cleaner. Leave it to dry completely without rinsing, and put it back into the hood in the same way. In this case, the fat will settle on the cleaning agent, and not the filters and the grate, thereby making it easier for yourself in the future.

Severe contamination can be avoided if the rules of care are followed. kitchen appliance: wipe with a damp cloth after each cooking, and do not leave the stove on when there are no dishes on it.

Kitchen hood - important element technology that creates comfortable conditions cooking and eating. Untimely cleaning of the filter and grate reduces the performance of the unit, allowing the formation of soot in the kitchen. Exhaust hood to eliminate unpleasant odors and prevents the formation of soot, must also be cleaned periodically. An increase in operating noise and a decrease in productivity are the first factors in the pollution of cleaning equipment. How to clean the hood inside, even if it is impossible to clean it with a sponge and detergent from the outside? The presence of a suction effect attracts evaporation particles to the surface of the unit, thus forming a sticky coating of fat on the device.

Cleaning a kitchen hood is a rather laborious process. Before washing, it must be completely disassembled. But the most difficult thing in the process is the direct cleaning of the mesh and filter from soot and dirt. Depending on which material body and parts are made, selected special agent for cleaning. Which tool you need to use is usually indicated in the instructions for the device. Incorrectly used detergent can damage the elements of the unit. Therefore, it is very important to know how to clean the hood in the kitchen correctly.

Before proceeding with the cleansing, you need to take a few steps:

• study in detail the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer on the issue of cleaning specific parts;
• to study the list of collapsible sections of the structure;
• disconnect the equipment from the mains;
• dismantling and disassembly is carried out according to the process description in technical documentation- this will allow you not to lose parts and fold them back correctly.

If you want to know how to wash the hood in the kitchen, follow the following standard algorithm of actions:

1. Remove the top surface of the housing.
2. Extract grid covering the internal cleaning system.
3. All details and retainer must be removed and soaked in a separate container with soapy water, as they will also have a greasy coating.
4. Take off filter.
5. Unscrew the pipe leading to the vent hatch polluted air.

After you managed to dismantle the device and remove all dirty parts, you can both wash the hood from fat and process all the elements, including the outer case.

Ways to clean the kitchen hood

The most affordable and effective means of cleaning grease from any hood in the kitchen are home remedies. How can you wash the hood if it is not used very intensively, and the cooking process occurs from time to time? The cleaning interval can be 6 months using normal dishwashing detergent and a sponge. Soap solution will wash all parts and air filter. But before cleaning, you should make sure that it is to be washed, and not replaced.

To make the separation of contaminants easier and faster, cleaning should be done quarterly.

With the formation of a sticky coating with a thick layer of greasy dirt on the mesh, it will be necessary to use stronger products. Options for cleaning the kitchen hood can be as follows.

Cleaning with soda

Treatment with soda solution

It is the fastest, safest and cheap way mesh cleaning. The procedure includes the following steps:

1. Select a container that can boil the grate in solution, depending on its dimensions. If it is large and does not fit in any pan, you can take any dishes into which it will fit in width and clean from both sides in turn.
2. Preparation of soda solution: 0.5 tbsp. dilute soda in 3 liters of water.
3. The cleaning process takes 20-30 minutes, depending on the degree of contamination.

In a boiling soda solution, particles of any origin are separated, while the structure is not scratched.

Treatment with ammonia

If the pollution is old, and when boiling in the soda solution, there are residues of pollution, you can wash the grate of the hood with ammonia. For these purposes, you need 0.5 tbsp. alcohol diluted in 3.5 liters of hot water. Considering that ammonia has Strong smell, it is better to carry out the procedure in a mask so as not to burn the mucous membrane, as well as open the window. The soaking process will take 1-1.5 hours, after which the mesh can be washed under running water and dried with a towel or napkin.

Ammonia for cleaning

soap solution

The use of a soapy solution requires a rough cleaning of the hood from fat, since a sponge will not help much for these purposes. Here you need plastic or metal scraper. To prepare the solution, it is necessary to dissolve the usual 72% laundry soap in hot water, with a concentration of 0.5 bar of soap per 3 liters of water. Small parts can even be boiled, and the mesh can be rubbed with a solution and mechanical processing can begin.

Acetic acid

If you don't know how to clean a greasy hood grate, try this method: acetic acid treatment is also effective tool to remove sticky dirt. The smell is pungent, so access must be provided fresh air. All the elements are rubbed with a sponge dipped in vinegar. 7-10 minutes are enough to separate the contaminants. After treatment with an acid solution, the parts should be washed in running water.

Lemon acid

With weak pollution, you can use lemon, it, as in the case of acetic acid, is capable of break down fat particles. Lemon treatment of the hood body is very effective, which also attracts dirt and soot forms on it. Instead of lemon juice, you can use dissolved citric acid at the rate of 2-3 tbsp. for 1 liter of water.

Chemicals

This method is used for old fatty formations, when the hood was not cleaned long time. For these purposes, it is used cleaner downpipes You can try oven cleaner. If the consistency is liquid, it is worth soaking the grate and other parts for 10 minutes, and rinse hot water. The powder must first be diluted in water, and then processed.

The cleansing process will take no longer than any other treatment. kitchen appliances. Regular cleaning of the filter, even in an ordinary soapy solution, will not allow soot to settle on the grill and other internal parts. If available, you can wash the elements exhaust hood in the dishwasher. Regular maintenance of exhaust equipment will reduce the cleaning time of all parts of the structure and extend the performance of the unit.

Cleanliness in the kitchen is very important for any housewife. We can say that the methods described in the article are suitable not only for cleaning hoods. Vinegar, lemon acid and soda are used to clean the most different surfaces. To make the kitchen shine, read the rules for cleansing and its fellow,. Many do not suspect, but Dishwasher needs regular cleaning, and ours will tell you how to do it right.

Hood - indispensable assistant in the kitchen. After all, it is she who absorbs the steam and odors that arise during cooking. Technology can last a long time. The main thing is to take care of it periodically: clean the filter. The procedure is simple, but it can turn into a real test if the fumes have accumulated on it for years. That is why every housewife should know how to wash the hood from fat in any situation.

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Cleaning the hood in the kitchen: preparatory work

Full cleaning of equipment involves the processing of the cap, grille, as well as its internal elements.

Before starting the procedure, you need to carefully study the instructions for the hood, and then disconnect it from the network.

1. Dismantle the hood cover located above the stove and remove the filter.
2. Remove the pipe connecting the hood and vent, remove the air filter.
3. Check the body of the equipment for contamination.

At every stage preparatory work all parts of the device are thoroughly washed with a solution of a degreasing cleaning agent. But with cleaning the grate, you may have to experiment: it all depends on the degree of contamination.

How to wash the fat on the internal parts of the hood: folk methods

There are many ways to get rid of greasy soot on the hood grate. Most of them are based on the use of such improvised means:

Soda

Soda - works well different kind dirt, including grease accumulated inside the hood. Mode of application:

• pour water into a medium-sized saucepan and put it on fire;
• When the water boils, add half a glass of soda to it. Pour the product slowly: a tablespoon;
• after the soda is completely dissolved, we lower the filter into a container and boil it. If it does not fit in the pan, we perform the procedure alternately on both sides;
• after 30 minutes, we take out the filter, rinse it thoroughly with clean water.

Dishwashing liquid

Removes only fresh dirt. It is applied like this:

• put the filter in soap solution, leave it to soak for a few minutes;
• three the surface of the grate with a sponge until it is completely cleansed;
• leftovers detergent remove with boiling water.

If necessary this method cleaning technique is repeated.

Lemon juice

Its use is relevant in cases where it is necessary to wipe off old soot. Cleaning of equipment is carried out in the following order:

• rub the filter with the pulp of a lemon, leave for 10 minutes;
• after the time has passed, remove the remnants of juice and plaque with a napkin.

If the first attempt to get rid of pollution failed, repeat the procedure several times.

Acetic acid

It is used when it is necessary to clean the kitchen hood from ingrained dirt. The grate is cleaned like this:

• we moisten a rag in acid, wipe all contaminated places with it;
• after 7-12 minutes, we clean off the dissolved fat;
• wash the part with water.

The product has a pungent odor, can injure the skin of the hands. Before using it, it is recommended to wear rubber gloves.

Ammonia

in a matter of minutes corrodes fat: both recent and very old. This method of cleaning the filter is resorted to if soda did not help:

• pour 4 liters of water into the pan and bring it to a boil;
• remove the dishes from the fire, pour in ammonia (100 mg), and then lower the mesh into the container;
• after 5-10 minutes, take it out and rinse thoroughly.

Before you clean the hood from grease in the kitchen with ammonia, you need to open the window, put on a respirator and gloves.

Laundry soap

Better if it contains a high percentage fatty acids(72%). Use like this:

• take half a bar of soap, rub it on a grater and throw it into the pan;
• add 2.5 liters of water, soda and salt (50 g each). Stir everything thoroughly (until the soap dissolves);
• we lower the filter into the solution, boil it for several hours;
• turn off the fire, let the “brew” cool, then rinse the part with plenty of water.

After boiling, the water in the pan will acquire a yellowish tint. If the fatty coating is partially removed, the digestion procedure should be repeated again.

How to clean the hood filter from soot: radical methods

With the dirt on the grid, products purchased at a household chemicals store do an excellent job. For this purpose, sometimes used:

Drain pipe cleaner

It contains aggressive components in its composition, so it is not recommended to use it more often 1-2 times during the entire period of operation of kitchen appliances. To clean the equipment liquid substance(for example, "Mole") you need to do the following:

• pour the product into a closed sink (made of stainless steel) in the amount indicated in the instructions;
• put on gloves and place the mesh in the product;
• after 5-10 minutes, remove the filter, rinse thoroughly.

wash internal details extracts with a drain cleaner in the form of a powder can be done as follows:

• put the filter in a deep baking sheet, sprinkle it with a cleaning agent;
• pour hot water over everything (a reaction should appear), leave the grate in the solution for 10 minutes;
• take out the filter and wash it. The solution is carefully poured into the toilet.

Despite their effectiveness, these types of cleaners are best used last: they can destroy metal parts hoods.

Bleach

It washes the body of the equipment well, but can also be used to clean its other parts. The filter cleaning procedure consists of the following steps:

• we wet the contaminated places with running water, after which we apply whiteness with a toothbrush;
• after 10 minutes, remove the agent and the remaining scale with a sponge, washing the grate with water.

You can increase the term of operation of any equipment if you take care of it in a timely manner. In order for the hood to work correctly (clean the air of high quality) and last for more than one year, it is recommended:

• every time after cooking, clean the splashes of fat on the surface of the device;
• wash the filter regularly (1-2 times a month);
• choose the right cleaning products;
• clean the equipment slowly, carefully studying the instructions for the use of detergents.

In general there is different ways with which you can remove grease on the filter. Which one to choose is the business of every hostess. The main thing is to prepare in advance for cleaning the hood, to assess the degree of contamination of its parts.