Keeping a range hood clean is usually far down on our to-do list, and honestly, what a miss. It's so satisfying! And the house smells so much cleaner when air isn't flowing through caked-on grease.

It doesn't often get the credit it deserves, but your range hood does some heavy lifting when it comes to keeping your kitchen (and consequently, the rest of your house) clean. Your range hood sucks ...

Keeping a kitchen clean? It's like facing a flurry of never-ending tennis balls from a particularly malicious machine. Range hood filters are just one more kitchen item that deserves your precious ...

Step up your kitchen maintenance with a spotless, gleaming range hood. Your range hood collects greasy buildup every time it's used, so regular deep cleaning is essential to avoid fire hazards. Clean ...

Every range hood has a filter that captures all the grease and oil that evaporates off the stove. This filter is, thankfully, hidden underneath the hood where we don't have to look at it. The downside ...

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A dirty stove hood filter can attract pests and decrease indoor air quality. A weekly cleaning in a dishwasher will help keep it clean so it doesn't block the vent and keep the fan from doing its job.

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Extractor fans above the stove are very useful tools in the kitchen as they help remove steam, smoke and cooking smells. They are often neglected, though, when it comes to cleaning and if a lot of ...