Ciarra HOOD TO GO Portable Mini Desktop Cooker Hood Ivory Mist

It works well, although you do need to buy replacement filters. The product does exactly what it's meant to: it quickly pulls away smoke and blows out fresh air. For anyone living in a flat without an extractor hood, this is definitely a practical solution.

Exactly what I wanted, lightweight and easy to use. A little bit noisy, but I can live with it. Performs really well, easy to clean and looks good.

I bought one for my daughter at university because her shared kitchen has very poor ventilation. She uses it with an electric hot plate for quick meals, especially noodles and grilled sandwiches. It is a practical gift because it solves a real problem, not just another kitchen accessory.

This is a clever little product as long as you understand what it is for. It helps with steam and light cooking smells when it is placed close to the pan, but it will not replace a built-in extractor for heavy frying. For hot pot, pancake nights and small electric grills, it has been genuinely useful in my flat.

The biggest plus for me is that cleaning does not feel like a chore. After cooking I let it cool, wipe the body, and rinse the filter parts instead of dealing with greasy walls and curtains. The two fan speeds are enough for my use — lower for simmering, higher when the pan starts smoking a bit.

My kitchen has almost no spare worktop space, so I was surprised by how compact this is. The base feels stable, and the white colour looks tidy rather than like a camping gadget. I use it when frying fish or making stir-fry on a portable induction plate, then wipe the outside clean and put it away.

Bought this mainly for hot pot nights with friends, and it has made the room feel much more comfortable. It is not the same as a full kitchen extractor, but placed close to the pan it pulls in a good amount of steam and oily smell. The one-button control is simple enough that guests can use it without asking me how it works.

I live in a rented flat in Bristol and can’t fit a proper extractor, so this little hood has been a useful workaround for tabletop cooking. I keep the inlet close to my induction hob and it noticeably reduces the steam and cooking smell when I do hot pot or grilled food. It is light enough to move back into the cupboard afterwards, which matters in a small kitchen.

We have recently moved into a new house that doesnt have an extractor fan, so we bought this to test it out. It works perfectly and alot better than we had expected.