For a restaurant, regular hood cleaning and maintenance is not only important for your food quality and worker safety, but also to stay up to code. When kitchen exhaust systems are not cleaned properly, the buildup of grease and debris can pose a fire hazard. The frequency at which you’ll need this performed depends on the use your kitchen sees. If you’re preparing for your appointment, here’s more information about what will happen in the process to help you prepare.

4 Steps a Professional Will Take to Clean Your Kitchen Hood

1. Using Chemical Cleaners 

First, the professional will clean your entire kitchen exhaust system to remove food debris. Next, they will apply food-safe chemicals to break down the accumulated grease. Though the chemicals are food-safe, they are also caustic, so the technician will use safety gear when applying the product with the sprayer.

2. Scraping

The cleaning solution is left on your hood for a certain period to give the product time to break down the grease. The hood cleaning technician may need to scrape and reapply the cleaners several times to get down to the bare metal surface. 

3. Washing With High Pressure

Next, the technician will use a high-pressure hot water spray to clean off the rest of the grime and product residue. Runoff from this procedure should be collected before it reaches the drain, as it contains grease that could form plumbing clogs. A professional will usually come equipped with tarps to help collect these liquids.

4. Polishing

After the hood cleaning is done and the water is running clear, the professional will polish your hood. Not only does this look appealing, but it also ensures easier cleaning in the future. Once the area is sanitized, the technician will place a sticker on your hood to let inspectors know that your system is up to code. 

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