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#Keep Your Restaurant Hoods Sparkling Clean with Professional Exhaust Cleaning
Running a restaurant kitchen means dealing with a lot of smoke, grease, and grime. All that cooking residue can build up inside your ventilation hoods and ductwork, becoming a fire hazard if it's not properly cleaned. Professional hood cleaning services are the best way to keep your exhaust system safe
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Hiring a professional hood cleaning company has many benefits compared to trying to clean your hoods yourself. Experienced technicians have specialized equipment and expertise that allows them to thoroughly clean your entire exhaust system. They can clean areas you'd miss with DIY efforts, like the ductwork running from your hoods to the roof.
Proper cleaning is not just about appearances - it's critical for your kitchen's safety. Grease buildup in hoods and ducts is the leading cause of restaurant fires. With routine cleanings from professionals, you dramatically cut that risk. Read on to learn all the reasons why restaurant hood cleaning services are so important.
##Why Regular Restaurant Hood Cleaning is Essential
The number one reason to keep your kitchen hood and ductwork professionally cleaned is **fire prevention**. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 8,000 eating and drinking establishment fires occur annually in the United States. Improper ventilation system cleaning is a major contributing factor.
Grease accumulates rapidly inside the hood, fan, filters, and ductwork over your cooking equipment. As layers of grease build up, they restrict airflow and the system works harder to exhaust smoke and grease. All it takes is a hot spot close to the grease to start a fire. Restaurant hood cleaning removes the grease before it becomes a hazard.
Other benefits of regular professional cleanings include:
- Improved air quality - Smoother airflow removes smoke, odors, and pollutants better.
- Fire inspection readiness - Passing the fire marshal's inspection requires clean hoods.
- Better ventilation - Grease accumulation reduces airflow volume by 30-50%.
- rodent and insect deterrent - Cockroaches, rats, and mice are attracted to grease.
- Compliance with codes - Kitchen exhaust cleaning is required by NFPA 96 and IMC codes.
- Lower fire insurance - Insurance carriers may reduce your premiums if you have documentation of cleanings.
##NFPA 96 recommends cleaning vent hood surfaces every 3 months at minimum. Quarterly or monthly cleanings are better for heavy usage.
##What Does Professional Hood Cleaning Include?
Thorough hood cleaning services encompass all core components of your kitchen exhaust system:
- Hood - The external hood structure as well as removable filters, drip pans, and lights.
- Fan - The fan motor, fan blades, and fan housing.
- Ductwork - Ducting from hoods to the roof exhaust vent.
- Access panels - Doors that provide internal access at duct turns and joints.
- Rooftop exhaust - The outlet at the rooftop where ductwork vents outdoors.
##Competent professional cleaners use specialized tools and techniques to scrub surfaces, removing stuck-on grease and degreasing all parts. Quality service providers examine all system components closely to spot potential problems like leaks or cracks.
The exhaust fan requires meticulous cleaning. Fan blades need to be scrubbed spotless to maintain proper airflow. The fan housing interior surfaces are vacuumed and brushed clean.
Ductwork also gets a deep cleaning using industrial vacuum tools. Access door interiors are scrubbed and degreased. Roof exhaust vent covers are removed and cleaned.
##Why DIY Restaurant Hood Cleaning Falls Short
Attempting do-it-yourself restaurant hood cleaning seems appealing since you don't have to pay a professional service. But this often ends up as a false savings. The reality is that DIY attempts typically fail to fully clean the system.
Here are some of the ways DIY falls short on adequate cleaning:
- Accessing the ductwork from inside is difficult and cleaning by hand does not remove all residue.
- Fan housings have tight spaces that are challenging to reach and clean adequately.
- The roof exhaust outlet is dangerous to access without proper equipment and training.
Another major downside of DIY cleaning is you miss serious problems festering in the hood system. Trained professional technicians inspect each component closely and can spot issues like defective filters or duct leaks that need repair.
##Professionals use industrial strength degreasers designed to cut through stubborn oily buildup. The chemical cleaning agents dissolve grease residue far better than general purpose detergents. Powerful high pressure washers remove caked-on carbonized grease that normal scouring cannot touch.
##Signs It's Time to Schedule Professional Hood Cleaning
Don't wait until your kitchen is filled with smoke or you spot flames to realize your ventilation system needs cleaning. Here are some signs it's time to call the professionals:
- Visible grease layer or black carbon buildup - Once you can see residue, the hood is overdue for cleaning.
- Smoke, odors, or haze - If your kitchen has persistent smoke or smells, your hood needs attention.
- Excessive moisture - This indicates the fan is struggling to keep up, possibly from grease-clogged ducts.
- Roof leaks near vents - Leaking around the roof exhaust outlet hints at leaks in the ductwork joints.
- Hood light bulbs needing frequent replacement - Grease coating the lights causes them to fail often.
- Annual inspection or cleaning is due - Check your records to see your last professional cleaning date.
##Schedule cleanings ahead of fire inspections for guaranteed readiness. Make sure to get invoices and certificates from commercial hood cleaning companies to document the cleaning was done properly.
##Why Hire Acme Restaurant Hood Cleaning Company?
When it's time to schedule your professional kitchen exhaust cleaning, trust the certified **Utah Fire Prevention**. Our trained technicians utilize top quality degreasers and power wash systems designed specifically for restaurant hood cleaning.
**We take pride in doing the job right** - completely removing grease buildup from your entire system according to strict NFPA code standards. We carefully inspect each component for any issues needing repair. Any problems we find are noted on your invoice.
##Our commercial hood cleaning service includes:
- Thorough surface scrubbing and pressure washing
- Complete fan blade and housing cleaning
- Duct and access point interior cleaning
- Exhaust outlet and roof vent cover cleaning
- Detailed inspection for issues
- Clear documentation of completion
##We offer flexible scheduling to work around your hours of operation and provide reliable turnaround so your kitchen is never out of service long. Utah Fire Prevention today at
801-935-4012 for your free quote or to schedule an appointment. Keep your restaurant safe with professional hood cleaning.
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