How to clean greasy range hood?

Question

What can I use to clean my greasy range hood? I've used some comercial products but it stil feels 'tacky'. And there are little dots of grease that won't come off without scrubbing. any household remedies like vinegar or lemon?

Answer 1

A mixture in a spray bottle of 1 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup baking soda, fill the rest of the bottle with hot water. That will do the trick, as well as disinfect your range! Vinegar is great for all over the house. And don't worry, the smell goes as it dries ; )

Answer 2

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Answer 3

How To Clean Range Hood

Answer 4

The paint is probably enameled on. That means it was applied with heat to make it sturdier. I would doubt you can effectively get the enamel off without damaging the aluminum below it. They are in effect bonded during the manufacturing process. Repainting it might be an option once it is cleaned, but the new paint will rarely work well, it will start bubbling or peeling. As for the grease, some of the newer spray products for oven cleaning will not harm enamel surfaces and are not as caustic as the old types like easy off, which can really cause some lung damage if inhaled. The newer products don't all require the extremely high temps like an oven to clean. You ventilate, spray the product on, let it sit for a while to work, then use warm water and a non abrasive pad to work the grease off. It works even better if you can remove the hood from its mounts and do this all outside.

Answer 5

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How to clean greasy range hood?
What can I use to clean my greasy range hood? I've used some comercial products but it stil feels 'tacky'. And there are little dots of grease that won't come off without scrubbing. any household remedies like vinegar or lemon?

Answer 6

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! These things work so very well on this specific thing. They aren't very expensive and I prefer to use the original ones. You will only have to swipe a damp paper towel over the stove once done using the "Eraser" because they can leave a little residue behind...kinda like a film over the stove. I swear that this will take it off without having to really scrub, and with no chemicals!

Answer 7

Two ideas:
1. Dawn detergent mixed with HOT water and sprayed on to the hood. The hot water will heat up the oil and grease and the Dawn will lift it off the hood and into the water. Let it soak for a few mintues, then wash with a dish scrubbie sponge (the kind with the rough side for cleaning pots and pans) and scrub it good.
2. Heat it up with a hand-held blow dryer and wipe with paper towels to blot up the grease. Wash it while hot with more detergent, let soak, and then wipe clean.

Either way, Heat is the best remedy for lifting grease off a surface.

Answer 8

I'm not big on hand held steam cleaners, but this is one job where a steam cleaner really does a great job. Work with a back and forth motion and wipe with a clean cloth, old towels work great. Paper towels tends to glide over built up dirt, old towels have enough "grit" to pick up the dirt. I like to finish with quick spray and wipe with a solution of Simple Green.

Answer 9

I use 409 and then I use soapy water to remove the 409.

Answer 10

Krud Kutter is a awesome degreaser.=)