When To Clean

How often do I need to clean my kitchen hood?

It is recommended to clean 3-4 times per year. It all depends on type of food you prepare and how busy your business is. There are some cafeterias and bars, that clean their exhaust only once a year.

Is there an agency or inspector who checks exhaust system cleanliness?

In San Diego County, you might get a visit from fire inspector to check if your fire extinguishers are properly charged and correctly located. There is no grease exhaust inspectors per say.

Does hood must be pressure washed, or scrapped to remove grease deposits?

The purpose of cleaning the exhaust system is to remove accumulated grease and oil deposits in the hood, filter, fan and duct areas, to prevent them from catching on fire. It does not matter how they are removed, scrapped or washed or both.

Restaurant is open all day, when is good time to clean the hood?

Kitchen exhaust is usually cleaned after business hours. Contractors usually arrive and start cleaning work after your kitchen staff finished regular closing routine.

How long does it takes to clean the hood?

An average cleaning job usually takes about 5 hours.

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