How to Clean your Electronic Smoke Eater?

Have you installed an electronic smoke eater six months ago and it is not functioning properly now? Before you completely go mental, check the basics first. When was the last time you cleaned the electronic smoke eater? This article outlines the basic steps on how to get your smoke eating working again.

First, gather all your cleaning materials. Remember that your electronic smoke eater is mounted on a wall. You definitely don’t want to climb up and down the ladder because you forgot a rag, sponge or the cleaning solution.

Second, make sure that the switch is turned off and the wiring is unplugged. Always double-check. Safety is always the best policy.

Third, soak the cells in a detergent solution for 10 – 15 minutes, or you can also place them in a big dishwasher. Extra caution should be taken when cleaning the cells. Each of these can cost between $300 to $1000, so you don’t want to damage them, especially if you have just purchased them. Cells are fragile too, so using a hard solution like bleach can destroy your cell. With a cell being broken, your electronic smoke eater will fail to function properly.

Fourth, rinse in hot water. Hot water also eliminates grease and grime. Combined with an alum safe degreaser, you can be sure that your smoke eater be as good as it was new.

Fifth, do not forget the clean the body as well of the smoke eater – inside and out. Remove that stain inside the equipment as well. Use vinegar and baking soda for faster and better results. It is also cost-effective and nature-friendly. Plus, the baking soda will also remove color-stains from dust residue.

It is also recommended that the cleaning of the pre-filters and cells should be done every 2 – 4 weeks. This way, it would be easier for you to clean it, and it gives you a reason to check for possible malfunction. If the loader is full, the less efficient your smoke eater will become and that is the main reason for doing regular cleaning.

So, put down that phone. Instead, grab your cleaning materials and start cleaning that electronic smoke eater of yours and make your trattoria a smoke-free, odor-free and clean smelling food bistro again.