kitchen extract cleaning is often something that commercial kitchen owners and managers forget about until it’s too late. This is a pity because this is a job that needs to be done to meet various government regulations, minimising fire risks and ensuring health and safety for staff members.

Grease, oil and fat build-up in the ductwork of kitchen extraction systems is one of the main causes of commercial kitchen fires. A fire in a kitchen exhaust system can spread through the ductwork, causing property damage, disruption to a business and even creating a risk for the building’s occupants.

Regular cleaning of a commercial kitchen extract system is important for meeting FOG (fat, oil and grease) guidelines as set out in TR19. It’s also vital to meet the requirements of most insurance companies who require proof of TR19 compliance in order to provide cover.

The Importance of Kitchen Extract Cleaning for Commercial Kitchens

Keeping the ductwork clean in your commercial kitchen will ensure that it is running effectively and will prevent costly blockages. It will also help you reduce your energy bills, which is especially important at a time when these are rising rapidly.

A rotary brush machine can be used to clean the internal and external surfaces of kitchen extractor hoods to remove grease deposits and other debris. However, it is important to remember that stainless steel is a very delicate material and it can be easy to scratch and dent the surface if the wrong cleaner or cleaning method is used. For this reason, it is best to leave this work to a professional kitchen extraction cleaning company like VSS.