Clean range hood grease filters

Why It Matters

Grease-saturated filters can't capture cooking vapors and become a fire hazard when grease drips onto burners.

Tools

• Sink or large basin
• Scrub brush or sponge
• Dishwasher (if filters are dishwasher-safe)

Materials

• Degreaser or dish soap

How to Do It

1. Slide the mesh filters out of the range hood housing; most unlatch by pushing a tab or sliding toward you.
2. Fill a sink or large basin with hot water and add degreaser or dish soap.
3. Submerge the filters and soak for 10 to 15 minutes to loosen built-up grease.
4. Scrub both sides with a brush or sponge until the mesh is clear.
5. Alternatively, run dishwasher-safe filters through a normal dishwasher cycle instead of hand-washing.
6. Rinse thoroughly with hot water, then let the filters dry completely before reinstalling.
7. Slide the dry filters back into the hood until they latch securely.

Related Tasks

• Clean and degrease range hood duct Once a year
• Deep clean range hood Every 3 months
• Clean microwave grease filter Every 3 months