What You Need to Know About Kitchen Vent Cleaning
Hood Cleaning Fargo ND is a vital part of a commercial kitchen’s safety and cleanliness. It reduces smoke, cooking odors and grease buildup, while also improving air quality for staff and customers. Regular cleaning of the vent hood and exhaust system also prevents fire hazards from forming and improves equipment life. A clogged, neglected exhaust system can quickly become an explosion or fire hazard and put everyone in harm’s way.
The NFPA 96 standard provides requirements for cleaning your kitchen ventilation system. The process typically involves degreasing and cleaning the hood, filters, exhaust fan, and ductwork. The entire process usually takes a professional company from 3 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the system.
Kitchen Vent Cleaning for Better Airflow
Before beginning the cleaning process, all the pilot lights and gas valves must be shut off and covered with tarps to protect the equipment from chemicals. Next, the hood is covered with plastic sheeting to capture all the greasy water runoff and grease splatter. The hood is then hosed down with high pressure sprayers to remove all the greasy residue. The baffle filters are removed and soaked in a chemical to dissolve the grease. The hood, filters and ductwork are then rinsed with hot water.
Once the cleaning is complete, all of the equipment must be re-lighted and the pilots restarted. The kitchen should be returned to its original condition, including wiping down the vent hood and mopping all the floors. A certification sticker is then placed on the hood to show it has been cleaned in accordance with NFPA 96 standards.
Extreme Cleaning
534 NW Mercantile Pl STE 102, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, United States
(772) 528-1387