This document provides instructions for cleaning range hood filters. It discusses: 1) Removing the filters from the range hood and soaking them in a hot water, baking soda, and dish soap solution to loosen grease. 2) Scrubbing the soaked filters with a bristle brush then allowing them to dry before replacing. 3) Cleaning charcoal filters by replacing them every 3-4 months rather than cleaning, as they cannot be cleaned.

1. How to Clean Range
Hood Filter?

2. Introduction
Your range hood has a significant job within your kitchen
as it is designed in such a way that it removes odors, gas,
and excess steam that come with preparing a meal.
A range hood also helps remove heat from your kitchen –
and this is why it’s super important to keep your filter
clean.

3. Range Hood Filter
Cleaning
Even though range hood baffle filters are dishwasher friendly, but most people personally prefer to hand
wash them. But even before cleaning all the filters, it would always be a better idea to comprehensively
examine them for further holes, deterioration, or any other warnings that must be replaced in order to get
the best out of it.

4. Materials
Needed
Bucket Or Bowl of Hot Water
Regular Dish Soap
Baking Soda
Bristle Brush
To clean your baffle filter, you will need the following things:

5. Remove the
filters from the
hood
Fill a sink with
boiling water,
baking soda and
dish soap
Soak greasy
filters in water
Scrub the filters
&
Place into
dishwasher on a
hot cycle
Allow to dry
How To Clean Range Hood Filter?

6. 5 Reasons To Clean Your
Range Hood Filters
Imporove Power
Efficiency
Longer life of
the blower
Effective grease
and smoke
removal
Easier cleaning Safety

7. Two Major
Reasons For
Cleaning
Your Range
Hood Filters
Dirty Filters Attract Pests
Dirty Filters Fill Your Home with
Toxins

8. Lift the back of the range hood filters up, inside the vent hood.
Slide the range hood filter to the back of the hood.
Angle the front edge downward and remove the filter.
How To Remove Range
Hood Filter?

9. What is the best way to clean range
hood filters?
First of all, you will have to remove your range hood filters.
In case you own an over-stove microwave that has a built-in fan rather
than a hood, the filters might be on the bottom.
You will have to boil 4 quarts of water in a big pot then take it off the
heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
Stir the 2 cups of white vinegar and some drops of the liquid
dishwasher.
You will then have to add your stove hood filter and set a timer for 30
minutes.
Try to use tongs so that you can remove the filter after 30 minutes and
scrub it with an old toothbrush on both of its sides.
Rinse the filter with clear water and properly and air dry it then reinsert
it into the range hood.
Instructions:

10. 1. How often to clean range hood filter?
2. How to clean charcoal filter range hood?
Remember that these charcoal filters that are used in your ventilation
cannot be cleaned. You will just have to replace them after every 3 to 4
months and this time period depends on their usage.
You might have to clean your filters every two to three months, that all
depends on your cooking habits.
3. How often should you change your range hood filter?
In that case, if you are frequently cooking on your stovetop you might wish
to change your filters after every six months. Otherwise, changing the filter
once a year should be enough.

11. How to clean range hood filters
with baking soda?
Find a pot large enough and try to sufficiently fill it up with water.
Bring water to a boil.
Add 3 tbsp of vinegar and 2 tsp of baking soda to the solution.
Try to add the baking soda slowly and not all in one go.
Place the filter and let it stay for 30 min to an hour in this solution.
At the end remove filters with the help of tongs and place them in the sink and scrub hard on
both sides.

12. 1. How to clean range hood filters in dishwasher?
2. How to clean stubborn Grease from range hood filters?
You can get stubborn grease cleaned off your stove hood filters simply by
soaking them overnight in a resealable bag filled with 1 cup of plain
household ammonia. And on the next day, you will have to remove the
filters and use an old toothbrush to scrub away any grime, then wash it with
warm, soapy water and rinse it well. Once it is completely dry, put your
clean range hood filter back in place.
Range hood filters are dishwasher friendly so you certainly can place your
range hood filter in the dishwasher and they also work best when put on a
very hot cycle for pots and pans if your dishwasher has the following
settings.

13. Aluminum exhaust hood filter
These filters are a more economical choice for
lower-volume kitchens. However, they are not as
durable and are best cleaned by hand and should
not be placed in a commercial dishwasher.
Stainless steel exhaust hood filter
These hood filters are durable and very easy to
wash which would make them best for high-
volume establishments.
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Range Hood Filter
Types

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