The range hood is to ensure the health of the kitchen, but it needs to be cleaned when used for a long time, otherwise it is easy to accumulate oil, especially on the filter. So, how to clean the filter screen of the range hood?
How does the filter clean the range hood
The main cleaning work of the range hood is the filter hood. If not cleaned for a long time, the service life of the range hood will be greatly reduced. Moreover, due to excessive accumulation, it will drip into delicious food and affect the quality of food. Under normal circumstances, we will use detergent or detergent powder to clean it, but detergents and detergents can only remove surface dirt, it is difficult to remove stubborn oil. You can see this is the grease stain on the filter lid. These oil stains are mainly decomposed by cooking fumes. After cooking oil is reheated, reheated, and resolidified, the mechanism state of oil molecules will become larger, resulting in the formation of waste cooking oil. This waste cooking oil is very viscous and difficult to clean. So, is there a way to easily remove stubborn oil stains from the filter cap?
Spraying method
Take a plastic bottle, poke more than ten holes on the bottle cap with a sharp tool, then put in the right amount of detergent, and then fill in warm water, shake well. Start the range hood and spray the plastic bottle filled with cleaning liquid to the location to be cleaned. At this time, oil and dirty water can be seen flowing into the tank for oil storage. When the tank is full, remove it and dump the sewage inside. When the detergent in the bottle is used up, continue to prepare and wash it again. Until the dirty water flows out, you can clean it after 4 times.
Soap paste surface application method
The soap is made into a paste and then applied to the surface of the impeller and filter element.
After a day or two, remove the impeller and other components and wipe them with a rag.
Vinegar soaking method
Take a basin of water, remove the impeller and soak it in a basin of warm water in which 3-5 drops of detergent and 50 ml vinegar are mixed for about 20 minutes. Clean enclosures and other parts with a clean cloth.
Glue prevents oil from dripping from the range hood
This method requires the use of a secret weapon, which is the glue we all use. Pour the glue onto the hood of the range hood first, then apply the glue evenly with a small brush. There's also a trick to applying glue. You have to brush it twice. The first layer is lighter. When applying the second coat, it should be thick and even. Because the first time is relatively thin, the first layer of glue has dried when the second time is applied, and there is no need to wait for the glue to dry. After painting, put it in a ventilated place to dry, you can install the range hood.
Precautions for cleaning the range hood
When using the range hood, keep the air in the kitchen circulating, prevent the air in the kitchen from forming negative pressure, and ensure the suction of the range hood. When cleaning the hood shell, be careful not to use strong acid and alkali solvents, otherwise it will corrode the hood body.
In addition, housewives who do not have disassembly technology are best not to disassemble the range hood for cleaning, because once the motor is not installed, the effect of oil smoke cannot be guaranteed, and it will increase noise. If you know how to disassemble, when cleaning the impeller by yourself, you should pay attention not to dig out the oil stains on the impeller with hard objects, so as to avoid the deformation of the impeller, otherwise the vibration or noise will increase when the whole range hood is running.
Why is it necessary to clean the range hood regularly?
Improve Efficiency: If the range hood is not cleaned for a long time, grease accumulation will cause a decrease in suction power, affecting its performance and allowing smoke to spread throughout the kitchen.
Extend Lifespan: Regular cleaning helps maintain the normal operation of the range hood, reduces the likelihood of malfunctions, and extends the lifespan of the equipment.
Reduce Fire Risk: Accumulated grease inside the range hood can become a fire hazard, especially when using open flames.
Improve Air Quality: Cleaning the range hood effectively removes accumulated bacteria and odors, keeping the kitchen air fresh.