Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning & Ventilation Services

Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning & Preventive Maintenance

Routine kitchen exhaust cleaning is one of the most important parts of keeping a commercial kitchen ventilation system working properly. We clean kitchen hoods, grease ducts, exhaust fans, rooftop components, baffle filters, and accessible exhaust system components to remove grease accumulation and improve airflow.

We work with restaurant owners, facility managers, and kitchen operators to set maintenance schedules based on cooking volume, equipment usage, and operational requirements, following cleaning procedures designed to support NFPA 96 maintenance recommendations.

Pollution Control Unit (PCU) Cleaning & Maintenance

Many modern commercial kitchen exhaust systems use Pollution Control Units (PCUs) to remove grease particles, smoke, and cooking byproducts before exhaust air is discharged. These multi-stage filtration systems need regular maintenance to operate efficiently.

Our PCU services may include cleaning accessible components, grease removal, filtration section cleaning, housing cleaning, and operational condition evaluations.

Baffle Filter Cleaning, Maintenance & Exchange Program

Baffle filters are the first line of defense in a commercial kitchen exhaust system, capturing grease before it enters the ductwork and fan. Through our Baffle Filter Exchange Program, we bring a clean, serviced set of filters at each scheduled visit, remove the filters in service, and take them off-site for detailed cleaning and inspection before the next exchange.

Benefits of our filter exchange program include:

• Professionally maintained baffle filters
• Reduced grease accumulation
• Improved airflow performance
• Consistent filter maintenance schedules
• Minimal disruption to kitchen operations
• Convenient recurring service programs

Exchange programs can be customized based on cooking volume, operational demands, and maintenance requirements.

Kitchen Equipment Deep Cleaning

Grease, carbon buildup, food residue, and contaminants collect on cooking equipment and in hard-to-reach areas. Our deep cleaning services restore equipment and work areas to a cleaner condition, as a standalone service or alongside kitchen exhaust cleaning. Services may include deep cleaning of:

• Fryers and fryer areas
• Griddles and charbroilers
• Ovens and ranges
• Cooking equipment exteriors
• Stainless steel surfaces
• Food preparation areas
• Equipment stands and shelving
• Backsplashes and wall surfaces
• Floor areas surrounding cooking equipment
• Hard-to-reach grease accumulation areas

Exhaust Fan & Ventilation Support

We provide exhaust fan servicing, fan belt and pulley inspections, airflow evaluations, ventilation troubleshooting, and make-up air operational support. Whether the problem is excessive heat, smoke accumulation, poor airflow, or ventilation imbalance, we help identify the cause and support effective system operation.

System Diagnostics & Operational Evaluations

Ventilation problems can come from grease buildup, airflow restrictions, mechanical wear, or neglected maintenance. Our evaluations include airflow evaluations, visible system condition assessments, equipment operational observations, and ventilation performance reviews, so concerns are found early.

Project Coordination & Support

We assist with kitchen ventilation improvement projects, including existing system evaluations, equipment replacement coordination, access panel coordination, startup assistance, and vendor coordination, working alongside restaurant operators, facility managers, service providers, and licensed contractors.

Industry Standards & Best Practices

We use industry-recognized cleaning methods and best practices, including the maintenance recommendations in NFPA 96 and cleaning procedures recognized by the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA), to support cleaner, safer, and more efficient kitchen exhaust systems and long-term fire prevention objectives.