Cooker hood is a household appliance which is indispensable in every kitchen. This appliance enables to get rid of the air humidity which can contribute to premature damage of furniture. What is more, the cooker hoods prevents the spreading of unpleasant odours. But as every kitchen appliance, the cooker hood gets dirty and even faster than other kitchen appliances because it is exposed to humid air, grease particles and heat. Besides, the cooker hood gathers all the dust from the kitchen. In this article you will find proven methods for cleaning of the cooker hood.
Cleaning of the cooker hood made of stainless steel
The most popular model of the cooker hood is the built-in cooker hood made of stainless steel. This is a durable and functional appliance which is very easy to clean and to keep free of dirt. That is why many people decide to purchase for their kitchen this type of cooker hood. The maintenance of this household appliance is easy and does not take much time. For cleaning you can use special cleaning agents designed for ovens and range cookers, washing-up liquid and the most commonly used cleaning creams. You should also keep in mind that those cleaners must not contain abrasive particles which may cause scratches on the surface of the cooker hood and expose this appliance to further more serious damages. You should not use hard brushes and sharp items as well. How to clean the stainless steel cooker hood without running the risk of causing damages to this appliance? First of all make sure there are no pots or other cookware on the hob beneath the cooker hood where the dirt can fall down. The next step is the disassembly of the filter which is installed in the lowest part of the cooker hood. You can clean it over the kitchen sink so there won’t be any problems with rinsing away the dirt and grease. We recommend you use here the dish sponge which won’t scratch the surface. If you have to fight a battle against stubborn dirt you can immerse the filter in warm water for about 30 minutes. The mere cleaning of the filter is not enough. Taking advantage of the above described methods clean also its casing, all dirty spots as well as those parts which may seem clean at first sight.
How often you should clean your cooker hood?
It is common knowledge that as far as the cleaning of household appliances is concerned the prevention is the best way to keep your appliances immaculately clean for longer. The cleaning of stainless steel cooker hood needs to be done regularly. That is why you should not postpone the cleaning till the appliances are covered with visible layer of grease and dirt. We recommend you clean your appliances regularly. If you do so you won’t work hard when you scour your pots. Thanks to that you will save both time and energy. Fresh stains are easy to remove. Stubborn dirt entails high costs because the washing-up liquid or cleaning cream will not help you get rid of stubborn stains and deposits. That is why the cooker hood needs to be cleaned regularly every 1-2 weeks. The time after which you have to fight battle against dirt depends on the intensity of the cooking process. If you cook a lot, every day and without lids then is the cleaning of the cooker hood once a week absolutely necessary especially if you want to prevent stubborn stains. If you prepare meals not so often and you rather warm up the food than cook you can check the condition of the cooker hood every two weeks. It can turn out that it will not require regular cleaning because the dirt does not settle on it that much.
Homemade methods for a clean cooker hood
Not everyone wants to buy or spend money on special cleaning foams or creams which are for sure highly effective. That is why we recommend you purchase these cleaners every now and then. How to clean the cooker hood using homemade methods? You will need for this vinegar, olive oil or oil, warm water, dishcloth and paper towels. These are the items which we usually have and use at our homes. You should disassemble the filter and as soon as it turns out that it is quite filthy you should spray it with vinegar and water solution (1:1 ratio). Leave it for 10 minutes, after that wipe it with the rough side of the sponge. The stain should come off easily. If there are still some leftovers, spray them with water and vinegar solution and let them scour. After that, wipe the filter dry and it is finished. This is the proven method to get rid of grease from the cooker hood. If there are small stains only or if the cooker hood is cleaned regularly it is enough when you use olive oil or oil. Apply it on the filter and cover with dishcloth soaked in warm water. After you take the dishcloth away, wipe the filter with the rough side of the sponge. Use paper towel to wipe the grease and dirt leftovers away. If you polish the filter for some time you will make it shine. The remaining parts of the cooker hood can be cleaned with one of the above described methods. The vinegar and water solution seems to be the perfect cleaning option because it makes all the surfaces shiny.
