Degreasing a vent hood

[paintchick]

It has been years since I did a vent hood over a stove and I can't remember what I used to degrease it. Anybody have any suggestions? This one is pretty old so there is a good build up on it.

Janie

[Jodi]

Chomp Pro, Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen cleaner, Simple Green, Greased Lightening. All work well, but none as good and fast as Chomp Pro.

[paintchick]

Never heard of the Chomp Pro. Where do you get it?

Janie

[Jodi]

That's the tricky part. lol My friend Laurie always brought it to me cuz her bro worked for them. I have a hard time finding it but they have a web site... www.chompsolutions.com
Good luck! (That stuff is awesome!)

[strongv]

Has anyone said just straight TSP? Available at every hardware store just as that.

READ the LABEL... it generally has to be diluted and if not done correctly it is corrosive, toxic and can strip your paint (as well as your lungs and skin)... done properly it lifts really scummy grease with very little effort. It MUST be rinsed off. Paint doesn't like it.

[paintchick]

I do use TSP on other surfaces and it works great. The only reason I'm leary to use it on the hood is the rinsing issue. The client took it down for me so it's easy to handle, but I'm afraid that water may get into the mechanical parts. I'd hate to have to replace it because of 'flood damage'. Being a klutz, that is a real possiblity.

Janie

[strongv]

Just use a sprayer, like a hand held Chapin or Windex bottle... even a slurpy wet rag will rinse well if you just keep changing the rag or rinsing it out in clear water.

We emphasize the rinsing part because of the problem with contamination, but it really is straightforward. Its not difficult to rinse it well, but many people cut corners and this is one they seem to skimp on. Its not worth it to skimp on the rinsing.

Since you have it down it should be very easy to do.

[Jodi]

So excited! I actually found 2 bottles at Epco Paints. (formerly Sappano's)

[paintchick]

I had visions of me in the bathtub with the hood, actually that would be considered a nightmare. You're right about not skimping on this step, it can prove to be a disaster for a project.

I'll let you know how it goes, actually the client and I haven't even decided on the finish yet. I think he's going to let me decide. I'm leaning toward something metallicy/coppery or stone. I need to finish his cabinets and let them tell me what will work. This guy is great, he is covering the ceiling with flooring, pine colored lament and it looks so cool!

Janie

[Not fauxnee]

sounds like a really cool job. Hope you'll post pics as you go, both for the cabs and the hood