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Did you know that your rangehood filter is one of the most neglected areas in your kitchen? It’s true! Over time, these filters can become clogged with grease and grime, making them less effective at removing smoke and odours from your cooking area. But fear not! With just a few simple steps, you can have sparkling clean rangehood filters in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n

TL;DR<\/strong> Mesh rangehood filters (stainless steel or aluminium) should be cleaned every 1\u20133 months. Remove the filter, soak it in boiling water with dish soap and \u00bc cup baking soda for 20\u201360 minutes, scrub with a non-abrasive brush, optionally run through the dishwasher on the pots setting, then air dry completely before reinstalling. Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned \u2014 replace them every 3\u20136 months.<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Charcoal vs mesh rangehood filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before getting started with cleaning rangehood filters, it\u2019s first very important to identify the type of filter or the rangehood filter material you have as this will determine if you can clean them or not. There are generally two types of filters: charcoal and mesh rangehood filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th>Charcoal Filter<\/strong><\/th>Mesh Filter<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Used in<\/strong><\/td>Ductless rangehoods<\/td>Ducted rangehoods<\/td><\/tr>
Material<\/strong><\/td>Activated carbon<\/td>Stainless steel or aluminium<\/td><\/tr>
How it works<\/strong><\/td>Filters and recirculates air back into the kitchen<\/td>Traps grease, smoke and particles, vents air outside<\/td><\/tr>
Can be cleaned?<\/strong><\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Maintenance<\/strong><\/td>Replace every 3\u20136 months<\/td>Clean every 1\u20133 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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If your rangehood vents air back into the kitchen rather than outside through a duct, you have a charcoal filter. If it connects to external ductwork, you have a mesh filter. The cleaning steps below apply to stainless steel and aluminium mesh filters only.<\/p>\n\n\n

Read also:<\/strong> How to Clean a Stainless Steel Stove<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to clean a range hood filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning a rangehood filter may not be on your priority list, but it\u2019s one way of ensuring improved safety, air quality, and overall, a more pleasant cooking experience in your kitchen. This is why rangehood cleaning is recommended every few months. So, if you\u2019re wondering how to clean range hood filters, here’s what you need and the simple steps to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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