Keep your commercial kitchen clean and safe with professional, NFPA 96-compliant hood cleaning services from Commercial Kitchen Cleaners. We serve municipal facilities, restaurants, school campuses, and more with thorough cleaning and documentation to ensure safety and proper ventilation during cooking. Learn about the importance of keeping stove hoods and exhaust vents clean, our targeted cleaning process, and why to choose us for maintaining this critical equipment.
Why Professional Hood Cleaning Matters
Your in-house kitchen staff are trained to keep the kitchen sparkling clean for regular operations, but there are many out-of-sight surfaces throughout your exhaust systems and ductwork that can pose sanitation and safety risks. We provide a deeper clean in these areas with specialty tools, degreasing agents, and compliance checklists so your kitchens meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Under NFPA 96, all commercial kitchen exhaust systems require ongoing maintenance, including cleaning at intervals, repairs, and inspections. Professional cleaners like Commercial Kitchen Cleaners don’t just remove grime and stains—we thoroughly eliminate the grease and particulate that increase the risk of grease fires and dangerous smoke.
What’s Included in Our Hood Cleaning Services
Commercial Kitchen Cleaners thoroughly cleans kitchen hoods and exhaust systems to meet and exceed NFPA 96 standards, local health and safety codes, and our own high standards. Our services include the following:
- Complete cleaning of hood, filters, fan, and ducts (i.e., horizontal, vertical).
- Certificates of Completion with before and after photos to document compliance with NFPA 96 standards.
- Ongoing cleaning and maintenance that fits your schedule (i.e., monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual).
- Tailored maintenance programs for commercial and industrial facilities of different sizes (i.e., hospitals, schools, municipal centers, restaurants, fine dining).
- Installation of access door products that comply with NFPA 86 Code 7.3.
- Installation of rooftop fan hinge kits that bring your kitchen into compliance with NFPA 96 Code 8.1.2.1.
Whether you need a one-off cleaning visit or routine cleaning services on a recurring schedule, our team is here to help you.
The Benefits of Regular Hood Cleaning
Working with an experienced professional ensures the job is done thoroughly, using the proper tools and documentation. Some advantages of scheduling regular hood cleaning include:
- Reduced risk of structural fires, 21% of which result from buildup in hoods and duct systems.
- Improved customer and employee safety and protection from fires, smoke, and poor air quality.
- Improved food quality and dining experiences by controlling potential contaminants and eliminating smells.
- Reduced risk of infestations by pests that are attracted to fats, oil, and grease (FOG) and food buildup.
- Compliance with NFPA 25 and NFPA 96 standards.
Our Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Process
The technicians at Commercial Kitchen Cleaners in Washington, D.C., follow a thorough deep cleaning procedure to eliminate greasy buildup from your kitchen’s exhaust systems. We tackle every surface with hot water and degreasing agents that break down built-up food and FOG, revealing the metal surfaces underneath. Our equipment even reaches deep into recessed ducts, fans, hoods, and blower systems.
We have incorporated quality control measures into all of our cleaning operations to verify that no step is left undone, and we also provide electronic Certificates of Completion with before and after photos to document the date and details of every hood cleaning appointment. These are critical for proving NFPA 96 compliance during health inspections.
Why Choose Commercial Kitchen Cleaners for Hood Cleaning and More?
Commercial Kitchen Cleaners is a trusted provider of complete commercial cleaning services and stand-alone hood cleaning services. Since 1976, our business has been committed to safety compliance and reliable service. Along with thorough hood cleaning, our professional cleaning teams can provide:
Keep your commercial kitchen clean, safe, and compliant with food safety standards. Choose Commercial Kitchen Cleaners for routine and deep cleaning services. Contact us today to schedule your services or request a quote for all of your kitchen cleaning needs.
