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How to Clean a Range Hood {without chemicals!}

I’ve never professed to be the world’s greatest house cleaner. Apparently I’m pretty bad at it, since I tend to overlook things until they get to scary levels, then I finally notice them and freak out (and then question my ability as a mom, wife, etc.) Most areas in my life are pretty neat and tidy, but those areas that are easy to overlook are my nemesis. I’d noticed a few weeks ago that my range hood was getting pretty disgusting, but I had no real idea how to tackle it. Then I remembered how I figured out how to clean my ice maker, and I got to work.how to clean a range hood

 

how to clean a range hood without  chemicals

 

I’m ashamed to show you that before photo… but I’m keepin’ it real, yo. It was truly disgusting. A greasy, yucky mess of who knows what was all gunked up in there. Blech.

how to clean a range hood without  chemicals

So I pulled out my HomeRight SteamMachine Plus* and got to work. You could also use the classic SteamMachine* if you have one, but the plus version works not only for jobs like this but will also do floors (but that’s another post.) I also like the SteamMachine Plus because it’s similar to a compact vacuum in the fact that the larger machine will do the job, but a handheld is much easier to control in tight spaces.

how to clean a range hood without  chemicals

I let the water warm up (the red light will turn blue) and then turned the steam on full blast before using the round brush head to quickly work up all the gunk and grime. Then I wiped it all off with a paper towel and gave the worst spots a second pass and wipe. In less than five minutes, the entire thing was clean.

how to clean a range hood without  chemicals

I know that wiping it down regularly will keep it from building up this badly again… but I’m guessing that I’m not the only one out there who’s growing science experiments on their range hood. Just sayin’.

how to clean a range hood without  chemicalsI love cleaning with steam, especially in the kitchen. I’m not a “crunchy granola tree hugging” kinda girl, but chemicals near cooking/food areas kinda creeps me out. So that’s why I use steam to clean a range hood.

*Thanks to HomeRight for partnering with me on this post. All ideas, photos, words & opinions are 100% my own. And this post contains affiliate links.*

 

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Pregartner says

    January 17, 2015 at 5:57 am

    Lol! You are definitely not the only one who seems to forget about their range hood. I sometimes forget it is there until I make a huge bowl of soup. I like your tip and will definitely give it a try.

    Reply
  2. kathi says

    January 17, 2015 at 9:20 am

    That’s all fine and dandy for folks who have those cute little steam machines, but what about those of us who don’t have them? Any hints for us, other than don’t use your stove top? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      January 28, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Hi Kathi,
      I’m sure you could use a regular cleaner and scrubbing type sponge, but it would take a while longer to clean.

      Reply
      • Francine says

        February 1, 2015 at 12:25 pm

        I use about a half of a teaspoon of ammonia on a damp cloth….spotless in seconds!

        Reply
  3. Rosellen Ralph says

    January 17, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Please don’t think that you are the only one to let gunk build up before you notice! So do I. But the steam idea is great. Thanks for the post.

    Reply
  4. Celina says

    January 17, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Recently, I was leaning behind the stove and the top of my head touched the vent hood and I made an embarrassing squeak noise and flapped at my head as if a spider landed on it. So yah, my vent hood is less than clean also.

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    January 18, 2015 at 9:37 am

    How smart! I must buy a steamer. Thanks

    Reply
  6. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    January 18, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    I just removed my shower doors today and have a more horrifying picture of what was growing beneath the frame. Your picture, not even close. Haha! Though now I’m afraid to look at our range hood/microwave because I know I haven’t touched it since we moved in. It’s embarassing.

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    March 24, 2019 at 10:37 am

    This is such a helpful post – thank you. I’ll surely read and re-read it many times over.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      March 25, 2019 at 11:38 am

      Thanks Jenny 🙂

      Reply

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