Clean kitchen hood exhaust filter
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The filter in your kitchen hood (you are using it when you cook, right?) is prone to getting clogged with a combination of dust and grease. Some simple maintenance can make sure that your kitchen exhaust fan continues to move air well and keep the grease from accumulating on other surfaces.
Things You'll Need
- Oven cleaner (recommended)
- A soft bristle brush (optional)
- Hand tools (screwdriver, wrench) depending on how you will need to remove the filter.
Time Involved
45 minutes
What You Need to Do
- First, determine how to remove the filter from your range hood. You may have a stand alone hood or it may be incorporated in a microwave. On most stand alone hoods, you will be able to visibly see the filter on the underside of the hood. On many microwaves, the underside will only have non-removal grates and you will access the filter through an access panel. The access panel may be accessible by opening the door and it could be at the top of the microwave.
- Once you have the filter removed, place it in your sink and coat both sides with oven spray. You can utilize other cleaners, but oven spray works great.
- Allow to soak for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse with hot water. Utilize a brush if needed.
- Dry the filter with paper towels.
- Reinstall the filter.
- Mark this task complete.