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Albuquerque Hood Cleaning Service
Kitchen exhaust hood systems remove smoke, grease, and heat, but dirty ones can potentially cause restaurant fires. Regular inspections and cleaning are necessary to ensure smoke or heat doesn't accumulate inside the exhaust hood, causing a catastrophic problem.
How Often Should a Hood System Be Cleaned?
Keep your kitchen safe and your restaurant up to code by regularly cleaning the exhaust hood systems. As recommended, all restaurant managers must book professional cleaning every 3 months. Restaurants receiving a high volume of customers or commercial kitchens using wood-burning equipment may need to do this more frequently.
Use the guide below or contact us if you have any concerns or questions about kitchen exhaust cleaning:
- High-volume restaurants or 24-hour restaurants: An average of every 1-3 months
- Charcoal-burning or wood-burning: Weekly or monthly
- Fast food restaurants: Every 3 months
- Senior centers: Annually
How Often Should a Hood System Be Inspected?
A kitchen hood inspection checks for grease or debris buildup that can reduce the efficiency of the exhaust hoods. It also creates a healthier kitchen environment by preventing smoke from circulating inside. Restaurant managers should book regular hood inspections to comply with the code. Most importantly, regular inspections can help prevent a deadly fire. For busy kitchens, we recommend getting a hood inspection every month. Restaurant owners or managers with moderately busy kitchens can book quarterly inspections, and those with low-volume kitchens can go for annual inspections.
During the inspection, a qualified professional inspects all components, such as the hood, ductwork, and filters, to check for any damage or grease buildup. Inspectors also check for the airflow rate to ensure it meets the standards. After the inspection, a professional may recommend a cleaning or replacement when the exhaust hoods are no longer efficient or are past their service life.
How Often Should You Clean Your Kitchen Exhaust Ducts?
Cleaning the kitchen exhaust ducts is part of complete hood cleaning. We recommend the same kitchen hood and duct cleaning schedule to save you time and money. Also, call professionals immediately if you notice strange sounds from the exhaust or if there's a visible buildup of grease. Both are signs it's time to book a complete cleaning. Be sure to hire only qualified professionals to enhance safety.
Why Choose Southwest Advanced for Hood and Exhaust Cleaning Services?
Our cleaning professionals at Southwest Advanced Cleaning Services follow a strict cleaning method to ensure high-quality kitchen hood cleaning. We use a comprehensive checklist, ensuring we never miss any critical components. Our team uses high-pressure water to clean the ductwork and fan, completely removing all grease or debris. For your peace of mind, we're also fully licensed and insured. Most importantly, we only ask for payment after completing the task.
When was the last time you cleaned the kitchen's exhaust system? Book a professional inspection cleaning today to create a healthy environment for all kitchen staff and prevent problems. We also offer kitchen equipment cleaning. Contact us to learn more about our services.