As restaurant owners and managers know, keeping your commercial kitchen clean is crucial to food safety. However, some tasks are better left to the professionals. Hood cleaning is one of those essential services that should be done by a professional hood cleaner certified through a nationally recognized certification program such as IKECA (International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association) or NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).
kitchen exhaust cleaning beginning the actual cleaning process, your hood cleaning service should start with a pre-cleaning inspection to identify areas of significant grease buildup. This helps ensure the system is cleaned thoroughly to prevent kitchen fires.
During the hands-on portion of the cleaning, your hood cleaning service will turn off your exhaust fan to avoid accidental activation. Grease filters are then removed, soaked in a degreaser solution, and scrubbed to remove all residue until they are back to bare metal. Similarly, the hood canopy and other visible grease-collecting surfaces are sprayed with a degreaser chemical, scrubbed, and rinsed. Once the grease and other contaminants are removed, your hood cleaning company will polish the hood to a shine and wipe down all surfaces including backsplashes to remove any remaining residue or dampness.
Regular hood cleaning is a frontline defense against kitchen fires and provides many additional operational, environmental, and financial benefits. Fire codes dictate that restaurants must have their hood and vent systems professionally cleaned on a regular basis. It is the best way to minimize the risk of fire and reduce costly damage while preserving your reputation.
“Chicago Hood Cleaning – Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners
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1608 S Ashland Ave Unit 27317, Chicago, IL 60608
(779) 223-0319