The Surprising Power of Cola

Cola contains phosphoric acid and carbonic acid mild acids that can break down old grease and loosen stubborn oil particles. When the filter sits in cola, the acids slowly dissolve the sticky layers trapped inside the mesh. This means the grease lifts away without harsh chemicals or heavy scrubbing.

As the cola starts to work, you’ll notice the liquid becoming darker. That’s the grease dissolving and floating away from the filter. Areas that were completely clogged become clearer, and the filter starts to regain its original shine. After soaking, even thick, sticky residue wipes off easily! Curious how it works? We’ll tell you below!

How It Works

Cleaning your extractor hood filter with cola is easy: Start by removing the filter from the hood and shaking off loose dirt. Place it in a large container or sink and pour cola over it until the filter is fully submerged. Let it soak for one to two hours so the acids can loosen the grease deep inside the mesh. After soaking, wipe the filter with a sponge or brush, rinse thoroughly with warm water and let it dry. You’ll notice the filter looks cleaner, brighter and far less greasy all without using strong chemical cleaners. If you’re looking for an inexpensive and surprisingly effective way to deep-clean your extractor hood filter, this trick is definitely worth trying. Read below all the things you can use cola for!

This Works Best

We now know that cola works great on an extractor hood filter. But did you know that it works very well for other things too? Cola isn’t just for drinking; it’s also surprisingly effective for tackling everyday kitchen grease. While it won’t remove burnt food, rust, or severely damaged filter components, it works well on common issues like baked-on oils and old residue that regular dish soap simply won’t remove

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