The Secret to Cleaning Your Range Hood Filters and Saying Goodbye to Grease

Did you know that some of the worst smells in your kitchen often don’t come from the trash or the  oven? They often come from a spot many people overlook: the extractor hood filters.

That sleek metal piece above your  stove is a hidden grease trap, where steam, smoke, oil, and food particles accumulate over time.

If these filters aren’t cleaned regularly, the grease solidifies, the  fan loses efficiency, odors linger, and your kitchen no longer feels clean.

The good news? There’s a simple, inexpensive, and highly effective cleaning method you can do right at home.

Why Do Filters Get Dirty So Fast?

Each time you cook—especially with oil or high heat—grease particles turn into vapor and rise. The extractor fan pulls in this air, but the filters trap the grease, usually in aluminum or stainless steel layers.

Over time, this creates a sticky, dark buildup that smells unpleasant and weakens the fan’s ability to function properly.

Many people go months or even years without cleaning these filters, assuming they’re out of sight and harmless. But this buildup causes several problems: