Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning is the process of removing grease from your restaurant exhaust system. This includes the hood, filters, fans and ductwork. Commercial cooking establishments are required to have this service performed regularly to prevent fire hazards, reduce odors and maintain compliance with city regulations. It is important to hire a certified professional company with experience and knowledge of food safety, pressure washing techniques and proper NFPA 96 cleaning methods.

A standard hood cleaning will take 3-4 hours from start to finish. During this time, the cooks will be unable to use the kitchen equipment. It is a good idea to have your hood cleaning company put a temporary access panel in place before they begin the service. This will help make future maintenance easier.

Avoid Downtime: Schedule Preventative Hood Cleaning Today

NFPA 96 requires that kitchens have their exhaust systems cleaned regularly. This helps prevent fires and maintains a clean environment for the employees. Many restaurants fires occur due to the buildup of grease in the exhaust system. Keeping your vent hood clean will not only prevent fires but also reduce odors and increase the efficiency of your kitchen.

The first step in the hood cleaning process is to turn off all cooking equipment and prepare the system for degreasing. The hood cleaning company will lay plastic sheeting or drop cloths to protect surfaces and equipment from splashes of cleaning solution and debris. Then, the service team will remove the grease filters and grease baffles from the hood. The hood and exhaust fan will then be rinsed with high-pressure hot water. After the hood is clean, the service team will wipe down and mop the entire kitchen floor and any backsplash or other areas that may be dirty from the hood cleaning process. The technician will then apply a certification sticker to the hood and leave a copy of the service report with the restaurant owner or manager.

Oklahoma Hood Cleaning – Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners LLC
“1713 NE 52nd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111”
(405) 371-5291