Legend Hood & Powerwashing Services – Kitchen EXhaust Cleaning
Vent hood cleaning involves the removal of grease and debris from exhaust systems, filters, and fans. It’s a crucial step in fire prevention, which can save lives and property. In addition, a clean and functioning system improves air quality.
Getting it done right is critical to the health of restaurant owners, employees, and customers. It’s also a prerequisite to meeting regulatory requirements for compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 96, which sets inspection and cleaning standards for commercial cooking operations.
How Dirty Exhaust Systems Impact Kitchen Air Quality
A dirty exhaust system is a significant fire hazard that increases the risk of injury to staff members and customers, as well as expensive damage to equipment, inventory, and buildings. Keeping the hood, filters, and fan clean removes smoke, heat, grease, and odors from cooking areas, and transports them outside through the vents and ductwork.
The process of cleaning a commercial kitchen exhaust system begins by turning off all cooking equipment and turning on the ventilation fans. It’s important to protect the kitchen with plastic sheets or drop cloths to avoid contamination of surfaces and equipment by cleaning solution and debris. It’s also a good idea to wear gloves and safety goggles to protect the eyes from splashes and sprays of cleaning chemicals.
Many restaurants choose to hire a qualified professional for the job. The process can take anywhere from three to six hours, depending on the size of the system and its condition. Service technicians should polish the inside and outside of the hood and wipe down any backsplash or other surfaces that look soiled from the cleaning process. They should also turn on the fans, verify they’re working properly, and leave a service report with the restaurant.
Legend Hood & Powerwashing Services
Suisun Valley Rd E2060 Fairfield, CA 94534
408-650-4753