How to Care For and Clean a Kitchen Exhaust Hood

Kitchen exhaust hoods require regular care and cleaning.

Proper care and cleaning of a kitchen exhaust hood is essential to home safety. An exhaust hood is the perfect place for grease to collect and potentially cause a fire in your home. Cleaning your kitchen exhaust hood isn't a glamorous job, but it needs to be done for safety and cleanliness. Clean your exhaust hood thoroughly on a weekly basis or less often if you don't do a lot of cooking.

Things You'll Need

• Dishwashing detergent
• Sponge
• Ammonia

Instructions

1. Clean your exhaust hood with a grease-cutting dishwashing detergent and hot water once weekly. Use a sponge to scrub off the grease and grime buildup. Do not use abrasive cleansers because you can scratch the surface and ruin the finish of the exhaust hood.

2. Remove the light bulb and wipe it down gently with soap and hot water. Avoid wetting the screw cap portion of the bulb. Wipe the bulb clean with a rag dipped in plain water and dry thoroughly.

3. Take off any non-electrical, removable parts and soak them in a 50-50 solution of hot water and ammonia for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with hot water and dry.

4. Remove grease buildup with a 50-50 mixture of ammonia and hot water and scrub with a sponge or rag.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.

References

• Dacor: Use and Care Manual Epicure and Millennia Range Hoods