Grease trap cleaning uses food-safe caustic chemicals, high pressure hot water washing, scraping and degreasing techniques to clean restaurant kitchen exhaust systems, vents, fans, filters and ductwork. They take care not to damage equipment or cause water leaks during the cleaning process. They also take measures to ensure their health, safety and that of the restaurant patrons and employees.

A hood cleaning company typically starts by covering the kitchen area with plastic sheets to protect the floor and other equipment from contamination, dirt and grease during the process. They then remove the exhaust hood and fan from the roof or wall to access the interior, ducts and other components. They also dismantle and wash all removable grease traps, filters and baffles using a solution of hot water, detergent, and degreaser. They scrape the main grease build-up and then spray the entire system with hot water at about 1,500 – 2,000 psi.

Signs Your Commercial Kitchen Needs Immediate Hood Cleaning

Grease clogs make the kitchen fans work harder, which causes them to wear out or even break down. Regular hood cleaning from professionals keeps the fans working smoothly, saving money on energy costs.

Some hood cleaners only clean the visible areas of an exhaust hood above a cook line, the fan and the exhaust ductwork. These companies are ignoring the flammable grease build-up in the hidden and inaccessible areas of the grease ducts. Hood cleaning specialists should be able to provide customers with a duct restoration service, much like a primary care physician refers patients to a cardiologist for specialized heart care.

Chicago Hood Cleaning – Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners
1608 S Ashland Ave Unit 27317, Chicago, IL 60608
(779) 223-0319