Carefully place your greasy oven hood filter into the pot or basin. If the pot isn’t big enough to fit the whole filter, you can do one side at a time or use a deep sink to hold the boiling water.
4. Let the Filter Soak
Here’s where the magic happens with almost zero effort. Once submerged, the boiling water and baking soda start working to break down the grease. You’ll see the grease lifting off the filter, floating to the top of the water. Let the filter soak for at least 10-15 minutes. For extremely greasy filters, you can leave it longer, but even the worst cases don’t need much scrubbing after this soak.
5. Rinse the Filter
After soaking, carefully remove the filter from the hot water using tongs or gloves to avoid burning yourself. You’ll notice the grease has already dissolved or loosened considerably. Rinse the filter under warm running water to remove any remaining grime. If needed, you can give it a light scrub with a brush or sponge, but in most cases, the water and baking soda solution will have done most of the work.
6. Let It Dry
Once the filter is clean, let it air dry completely before putting it back into your range hood. And that’s it — no harsh scrubbing, no toxic cleaners, and almost zero effort!
How This Trick Works
The magic of this cleaning hack lies in the combination of hot water and baking soda. Boiling water softens the built-up grease, loosening it from the filter’s surface. Baking soda, with its mild abrasiveness and alkaline nature, helps break down the grease without scratching or damaging the filter. When these two ingredients combine, they form an effective cleaning solution that dissolves tough grease effortlessly.
Unlike dish soap, which can struggle with large amounts of grease, baking soda interacts with the fats, breaking them down chemically. Plus, it’s an affordable and eco-friendly solution, something Nana always prioritized.
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