Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning is a crucial restaurant maintenance procedure that must be completed at least every 30 days to reduce fire hazards and prolong the life of your kitchen exhaust system. It is also required by local and state fire marshals, health inspectors, and insurance companies.
Cooking oils and fats create vapors that escape through your kitchen ventilation system, which goes through filters and vents to an exhaust fan on the roof. These vapors are incredibly flammable and can easily spread from the grease to other parts of the restaurant like the ceiling and walls. Regular hood cleaning by a certified company helps minimize fire risks in your commercial kitchen.
Houston Hood Cleaning Experts: Protect Your Kitchen from Fire Hazards
During a hood cleaning, the service technician first turns off the power to the exhaust fan, then disconnects it and dismantles the entire unit. The technicians clean the fan motor, blade and housing, and separates the ductwork from the hood. Then they use plastic bags to funnel the grease, chemicals and water away from the floor and the restaurant roof to avoid dirtying them. Initial scraping removes major grease buildup. Caustic chemicals are then used to break down the grease, which is then rinsed with hot water. The entire process takes 3-4 hours.
After a complete cleaning, the hood cleaners return to your restaurant and reconnect everything to the hood, including the ductwork, fans and filters. They wipe down the entire hood and canopy to restore the surface. They apply a sticker that requires by law to be displayed, which shows fire inspectors and health officials your restaurant has had its hood cleaned.
Houston Hood Cleaning – Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
521 Lovett Blvd Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77006
(832) 271-8256