Fat is an integral part of cooking, especially when cooking. And this is particularly visible in the kitchen hood which tends to quickly become clogged with filters which are covered with an unattractive greasy film. This grease is definitely bad for the proper functioning of the hood which becomes clogged. As a result, its power of suction and evacuation of bad odors or smoke is no longer what it used to be. Airflow and speeds become poor and it is no longer as quiet as before. Are you wondering how to clean the washable extractor hood filters very effectively? This cleaning tip for maintaining the hood will restore it to new condition and make it shine like the first day!
This type of regular maintenance will facilitate the degreasing of stainless steel extractor hoods!
What you need:
- Boiling water (enough to cover the filters)
- Baking soda or sodium (still faithful to the post)
- Powerful dishwashing liquid
- Non-abrasive brush
Steps for cleaning the extractor hood filters:
1) Pour boiling water into the (closed) sink or basin.
2) Add a generous dose of baking soda and a little dishwashing liquid and mix using the brush (so as not to burn yourself). These products will allow you to degrease well. In terms of cleaning and disinfection, you can also use black soap instead of dishwashing detergent.
3) Let the filters soak in this mixture for one hour.
4) Scrub with the brush. Do not hesitate to add dishwashing liquid to help you with this step.
5) Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel before replacing the filters. And there you have it: your extractor hood is spotless again!
Another tip for cleaning those hood filters:
If you have a dishwasher, even better. This makes cleaning them effortless. Start a cycle by adding each grease filter… and that’s it! Range hoods love it.