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Hood and exhaust

Hood and Duct Cleaning

Hood and connected ductwork cleaned together in one visit.

Hood and duct cleaning is the core of every exhaust service. The canopy and plenum catch the first and heaviest grease, and the duct carries the rest toward the roof. Cleaning both in the same visit keeps buildup from simply relocating within the system.

We use hand scraping, chemical degreasing, and hot water pressure washing through the hood and available access points. Where a duct run is too long or bends without access, we report it so you can decide on next steps.

What this service covers

  • Hood canopy and plenum
  • Grease filters
  • Duct collar
  • Accessible duct sections
  • Access panel interiors

Common problems we address

  • Hardened grease in the plenum
  • Grease visible inside duct openings
  • Access panels that are missing or sealed shut

Safety and NFPA 96

For hood and duct cleaning, NFPA 96 (the National Fire Protection Association standard for commercial cooking operations) is the usual reference for inspection, cleaning access, and documentation. The edition in force and how it is enforced depend on your local authority having jurisdiction. We clean thoroughly and document our work, but no contractor can guarantee an inspection result. Learn more about NFPA 96.

Benefits for your business

  • Hood and duct cleaned to the same standard
  • Fewer concealed grease deposits
  • Clear reporting of inaccessible areas

Process

How we perform hood and duct cleaning

  1. 01

    Pre-service walkthrough to confirm hood count, duct routing, fan type, and access points.

  2. 02

    Cooking equipment is covered or shielded and floors are protected with plastic sheeting.

  3. 03

    Grease filters are removed and soaked or degreased separately.

  4. 04

    Heavy deposits are hand scraped from the hood canopy, plenum, and accessible duct.

  5. 05

    Commercial degreaser is applied and allowed dwell time to break down hardened grease.

  6. 06

    Surfaces are rinsed with hot water pressure washing and wastewater is captured.

  7. 07

    The rooftop exhaust fan is cleaned, and accessible fan components are checked.

  8. 08

    Filters are reinstalled, the kitchen is wiped down, and the system is tested.

  9. 09

    Service documentation is provided, noting areas cleaned and any areas that could not be reached.

Photos

From our work

Stainless steel commercial kitchen hood with exposed exhaust ductwork running across the ceilingLong stainless steel exhaust hood above a commercial kitchen cooking line with fryers and rangesBefore and after comparison of a grease coated exhaust fan and hood interior next to the same components after cleaning

FAQ

Hood and Duct Cleaning questions

Can every duct be cleaned completely?+

Only the sections that can be reached through the hood, fan, or access panels. Inaccessible areas are recorded on the service documentation.

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