If you have a kitchen ventilation fan, chances are you’ve experienced the lifesaving relief it provides when it comes to smoke and lingering cooking odors. There’s nothing quite like the sound of that fan kicking into gear just as the fire alarm threatens to disrupt your culinary endeavors.
But when it comes to the maintenance of the cooktop and its accompanying filter, let’s be honest—how often do you actually clean that filter? If your response leans towards “never,” you’re not alone in this common household neglect.
To ensure your range hood continues to function optimally, it’s imperative to prioritize the regular cleaning of the range hood filter. The good news is that cleaning it is a straightforward task, and you probably already possess the necessary materials in your kitchen.
Initiate the cleaning process by gently removing the filter from the ventilation hood. Next, take a sizable pot, fill it with water, and just before it reaches a boiling point, introduce distilled vinegar into the mix. To this solution, add approximately half a tablespoon of baking soda. Submerge the filter into this concoction and allow it to soak for a duration of about 6 minutes. Using tongs, retrieve the filter from the solution, and with a toothbrush, meticulously scrub away any accumulated residue. Rinse the filter thoroughly with water, and voilà, you’ll be left with a filter that gleams as if it were brand new. For a visual demonstration of this effective cleaning method, refer to the video below.
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