Avoid household fire hazards, and keep your range hood and fan doing what they are supposed to do! Cleaning your range hood is an important part of kitchen cleanup!
Remove the fan filter from the range hood fan. You can also remove any light covers, knobs, etc. that need to be cleaned.
Step2
Fill a bucket or some other container with enough hot or boiling water to cover the filter (and/or other parts), when placed inside.
Step3
Put on your rubber gloves and add the recommended amount of tri-sodium phosphate to the water. Mix and place the fan filter in the bucket with the mixture. Let soak for about 1 hour.
Step4
After soaking, remove the dirt and grease from the filter by scrubbing with a stiff wire or other type of sturdy brush.
Step5
Prepare additional cleaning solution with the tri-sodium phosphate and water. Use your cleaning rags and the brush to wash the range hood thoroughly. The tri-sodium phosphate will cut the grease and make cleaning a breeze.
Step6
Rinse and dry all cleaned surfaces, and replace the range fan filters and parts.
Tips & Warnings
You can get tri-sodium phosphate at most hardware or painting supply stores.
Tri-sodium phosphate is great for cutting grease, removing nicotine stains and glues from walls, wallpaper, and other household surfaces. Test the surface first to determine unexpected chemical reactions to surfaces, finishes, and clothing before using.
Tri-sodium phosphate should be treated with caution! It isn't really dangerous unless ingested. Wear appropriate skin and eye protection when using tri-sodium phosphate.
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