How to Clean Hood Filters
"This method is nothing short of a miracle to clean kitchen hood filters. Non-toxic and cheap, cheap, cheap! The only problem you should have is finding the right vessel. I used a roasting pan, but maybe using a disposable aluminum pan would work. Add the soda at the beginning to the cool water so it doesn't fizz and overflow. As embarrassing as it may be for me to show how bad mine were, note the differences. The foremost filter in the picture is one that's been cleaned by this method."
photo by gailanng
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Yields:
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1 filter
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup baking soda
- water
directions
- Fill a large heat-resistant vessle, like a pot or flat rimmed baking sheet with baking soda. Add enough water to fill without spilling over. Place in the hood filter and turn up the heat to a slow boil.
- This takes about 5-10 minutes. Since I placed mine flat in a rimmed baking sheet, I was able to assist the removal of build up with a toothbrush. I, also, with tongs flipped the filter over. The water will foam, raising the residue to the top. Rinse thoroughly.
- Repeat with remaining filters.
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Reviews
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This is awesome! I knew that my filters were dirty, but had no idea until I tried this. lol. They look great and I don't get sticky fingers touching them anymore. Thanks gailanng for sharing this wonderful keeper. Made for PRMR tag. -
It really works!! Thank you for sharing. It was very easy. Chef #220151 -
I tried this yesterday and it worked like a breeze. Not all of us have dishwashers. -
Perfect!!! They look like new. Made for Please Review My Recipe ~ ~ ~ from February 14th ~
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WOW is this a great idea! Works like a charm!! The house was remodelled in the 1970's and I am sure the filters have been here since then, and no amount of scrubbing or oven cleaner would ever get them presentable--even the dishwasher was not equal to the task. I used the Dutch oven to boil them, had to turn them over since they didn't lie flat, but it worked just peachy. They look like new now!! Thanks a million gailanng!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
gailanng
United States
I'm just me, mother, grandmother...friend to many and a Louisianian. My Cajun and French Quarter Italian descent afforded me exposure to some of the best of foods. My passions are my family, decorating, cooking and gardening. Those very passions push me into constant awareness with always looking for something new to delight the senses, thus my favorite idiom...Inspire me, puuuullllllleeeeeeease! ...and I mean it, too. God Bless America!
