Copper vents are a beautiful addition to any kitchen and are the most popular choice for home improvement or new home builders. However, just like anything else, these vents require maintenance and should be cleaned regularly. After all, its main function is to trap dirt, grease, smoke and gases that food gives off during the cooking process.

Copper has a beautiful coloration, and its surface can become dull and dull over time due to grease and cooking oils. Even if you have a stainless steel cooker hood, it will still require regular cleaning to maintain its beauty. There are ways to naturally keep your range hood looking flawless and this guide will detail exactly what you need and how to use the materials.

Supply List

You most likely have most of these items in your pantry as is, but if you are missing an ingredient, you can find it at your local grocery store.

• White vinegar

• Water

• Non-abrasive scrub pad

• Old rags / cloths

• White flour

• Lemon juice

• Simple salt

• Glass bowl

• Beeswax or carnauba

Starting

The first order of business is to mix balanced parts of white vinegar and water in the glass container. Then dip the non-abrasive scrub pad in the vinegar water and begin rubbing it over the copper cooker hood. This will remove sand, dirt, and grease from the surface. Once finished, wipe the hood with the old cloths.

Next, put a little white flour in the bowl of vinegar water and let it rest for a moment to form a thick paste. Apply the paste to the copper range hood with a clean cloth and rub off any discoloration. If necessary, use the scrub pad with care.

Now add about a quarter cup of lemon juice to the vinegar and flour paste mixture and mix with a few pinches of salt to create another paste. This mixture will help remove stubborn stains that won’t go away with the methods mentioned above.

Lastly, place the wax of your choice on a clean cloth or rag and begin to rub it evenly on the range hood and then buff the surface with a new cloth. By doing this, you protect the copper from grease and smoke. Repeat this entire process every two months.

Did you know that if you are experiencing limescale on any of your other appliances or copper pots, you can remove these stains using the method mentioned above? Typically, when a homeowner opts for a copper vent hood, they most likely have a matching copper-plated sink. When something like a sink is exposed to water, limescale can form.

To address this problem, all you need:

• Knife

• lemon

• Salt table

• Sodium bicarbonate

• White vinegar

• Clean cloth or rag

To start, cut a lemon in half and then sprinkle some table salt on the inside of one of the halves. Rub the affected copper with lemon and salt, and then rinse the clean area with warm water. Next, as you did with the ventilation hood, mix a paste of baking soda and vinegar. Rub the paste on any opaque spots that are covered with lime scale in your copper sink or cooking pots.

If necessary, use a non-abrasive pad, but rub gently. You can let the paste sit for a few minutes until the lime starts to fade. Be sure to clean the area with a cloth and it should be left with a shiny copper finish.