How to Clean Chimney at Home?

Chimney cleaning is tough but with the right items, you can clean it easily at home. I used to hire professional cleaners before knowing how do you clean chimney but now, I do it myself. My mother explained to me an effective chimney cleaning process using vinegar and baking soda solution so here it is.

How Do You Clean the Chimney?

The best method for chimney cleaning at home is to use a vinegar and baking soda solution. You will need to 

• Create a cleaning solution by mixing equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle

• Spray the solution onto the interior walls of the chimney

• Then sprinkle baking soda over the wet surface

• Allow the mixture to fizz and bubble, loosening stubborn residue

• After a few minutes, scrub the chimney walls with a stiff brush and rinse thoroughly with water.

This is an effective way to clean the chimney. You can also use

• Chimney brush kit and clean the chimney as per the instructions mentioned in the package 

• Use a homemade paste by mixing 1 tablespoon dish soap, 1 cup salt, and 3 cups baking soda. Then apply the paste, wait, scrub, and rinse.

• Use a market-bought cleaning solution to get your chimney cleaned

So implement whichever method you find best.

“How to clean kitchen chimney at home?” is a query for the crucial maintenance task to maintain a clean and healthy kitchen. You will need the following supplies to clean a kitchen chimney at home:

• Dish soap

• Water

• Vinegar

• Baking soda

• Sponge

• Toothbrush

• Old towel

• Disconnect the electrical supply to the chimney.

• After removing the mesh filters, give them a half-hour soak in a dish soap and warm water solution.

• Use a damp sponge to clean the outside of the chimney while the filters are soaking.

• Combine equal amounts of vinegar and baking soda in a basin to clean the inside of the chimney. Using a sponge, apply the mixture to the chimney's interior, then leave it there for fifteen minutes.

• Using a toothbrush, thoroughly clean the chimney's interior, being mindful of any greasy or filthy places.

• Use water to rinse the chimney's interior, then pat dry with an old cloth.

• The mesh filters should be rinsed with water and dried with an old towel.

• Replace the mesh filters and re-plug the chimney's power supply.

You can follow these steps on how to clean chimney from inside house.

Cleaning your kitchen chimney on a regular basis will assist maintain its functionality and stop dirt and oil accumulation.

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We have a chimney in our kitchen and I know that cleaning a kitchen chimney is a daunting task and we avoid it as much as possible. But it is important to clean it for smooth functioning because the chimney filters get sticky and greasy over time by the smoke produced from cooking. Let me tell you how to clean kitchen chimney easily at home:

Remove the filters from the hood and put them in a bucket filled with boiling hot water. You can add some dishwashing gel to the bucket and let the filters soak. After around an hour or two, take out these filters and clean them using a non-abrasive scrub. Let them dry until every sticky oil stain fades away. You should clean Baffle filters every 2 to 3 weeks. This is how to clean chimney baffle filter at home.

For this method, you’ll have to take the help of a few kitchen supplies like salt, vinegar, and baking soda. Now, fill a bucket with hot boiling water and add 2 to 3 tbsp of baking soda, a cup of vinegar, and salt. After that, just put the filters into the bucket and let them soak for a while, and then clean properly.

You can simply use a damp cloth to clean the chimney’s exterior body. I suggest you use cleaning detergent and then wipe with a cloth in case the grime is more.

Note: You should always read the product manual before trying these cleaning methods.

This is how to clean chimney filter at home.

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I hope you like my tips on how to clean kitchen chimney.