[Janelle Ward]

I know the extraction filters need a clean when the oil starts to drip onto the cooktop below. Or onto my head when I’m stirring. Yep – I’m bad. Sometimes one of the ‘offspring’ does it for me.

Anyway, thought I should turn over a new leaf. Here’s what I’ve learnt.

First, there’s the soak and scrub method.

Fill a sink, bowl or bucket – that’s big enough for the filters – with hot water. Choose your cleaning solution. Apply it to your filter taking into account any safety precautions.

Soak and gently scrub the filter to remove all grease and grime.

Dry thoroughly and pop it back in your range hood when it is fully dry. Pretty simple – so long as that works.

But … there’s another option that doesn’t require soaking and scrubbing.

Place the filters in the dishwasher – so long as manufacturer’s recommendations say you can.

I’ll try that first. It might need a few cycles.

Do you have any tips on removing the grease build-up?

[David Watherston]

Drop into Supercheap and buy a $3 can of spray degreaser. Spray the filter and hose away that grease and fats. DON’T do this on a lawn area as it will kill the grass.
This cheap product also works on the filter elements of a chlorine pool when backwashing doesn’t isn’t effective. It does not damage the filter elements.

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