Cleaning K&N cabin filter

My.filter is looking pretty nasty..
My k&n cabin filter recharge kit is in storage atm.
Obviously K&N says only to clean it with K&N products.
Can I just clean it with soapy water for the time being?
Or any cleaning suggestions?

 

You can clean it with anything you want. I just spray some 409/Simple Green etc and rinse. Maybe a shot of Febreez if you want after it dries.

G.

 

Yup, any degreaser or soap, let it sit, rise and dry in sun.

I never use the K&N Cleaner on customers cars, its ineffective.

 

For the intake filter is there an alternative to the K&N oil or is that recommended?

 

If you an alternative to K&N, my recommendation for you to try Kootek Cabin Air Filter. It can effectively trap the road dust and pollen ranging from 5-100 microns and then dramatically improve the interior air quality of the vehicle. It combines active carbon and soda. The combination cleans the outside air flowing through the ventilation system.

 

Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray. If I would not of thrown my K&N cabin filter away this is what I would use. Works great on my a/c filter and my dehumidifier filter.



https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dawn-Pla...pray-Dish-Soap-Apple-Scent-16-fl-oz/565044021

 

I work with a lot of HVAC equipment and this works wonders. Same with Spray Nine.