Cleaning greasy extractor fan filters can be a daunting task, but a simple method using natural bleach promises to make it effortless. Sustainability influencer Kate, known as @my_plastic_free_home on Instagram, recommends using sodium percarbonate, also called natural bleach, to remove stubborn grease buildup.
In a video, Kate demonstrates the process by placing the grease-laden filters into a sink filled with hot water and adding one tablespoon of natural bleach. The sodium percarbonate becomes active in warm water, releasing oxygen that creates a fizzing action to lift dirt, grime, and bacteria.
After soaking for a few hours, the water turns murky with floating grease particles that have been drawn out from the filters. Kate explains: 'The dirt lifts so easily. You don't even need to scrub them. Just rinse them off and they'll be perfectly clean again.'
Sodium percarbonate is an alkaline compound that breaks down grease and oil-based marks, making it ideal for extractor fan filters. It is also eco-friendly, decomposing into oxygen, water, and sodium carbonate after use. Beyond kitchen cleaning, it can be used to keep white laundry bright by preventing greyness from limescale buildup.
