Kitchen Degreasing: Why Baffle Filters Demand Regular Care

Indian cooking with mustard oil, ghee, and tempering creates heavy microscopic oil droplets. Over weeks, these coat chimney baffle channels and form a flammable layer inside the ducting.

The Professional Soaking Protocol

Filters must be submerged in hot water solutions with food-safe non-caustic emulsifiers. Scratches on stainless steel baffles are prevented by using nylon bristle agitation instead of metal wire mesh.