I recently invested in a powerful 1000 CFM range hood, and while it does an excellent job of keeping my kitchen smoke-free, the cleaning routine is becoming a real headache. I find myself scrubbing the baffles and filters every couple of weeks due to rapid grease accumulation. If I let it go longer, I end up with grease dripping, which is just gross.
I've been wiping the surfaces down right after cooking, but it doesn't seem to help much. I usually run the hood on high speed for everything, thinking it helps with venting. Could this be part of the problem? Are there cooking strategies, like using lids or adjusting my heat settings, that could reduce grease buildup? I'd love to hear any tips or tricks for making the cleaning process a bit easier or less frequent!
3 Answers
Give your filters a break and pop them in the dishwasher for a quick clean! It's super easy and saves you from scrubbing them by hand.
An easy trick I use is boiling water under the hood with the vent off first. It really helps loosen up anything stuck, making it way easier to wipe down afterward.
Running your range hood on high all the time can lead to faster grease buildup. Try using medium speed most of the time and save the high setting for when you really need it, like for stir-frying or when there's heavy smoke. It'll help reduce how often you have to clean it.
Definitely! Also, there are newer hoods with airflow tech that helps prevent grease from sticking everywhere. They kind of redirect smoke, so it doesn’t coat your cabinets as quickly, cutting down on those cleaning sessions.