Commercial Kitchen Extraction Cleaning
Over time, in all commercial kitchen environments, there is a build-up of fats, oils and grease (FOG) from the inner surfaces of hoods, ducts, fans and vents. Hazclear offer a full professional kitchen extraction cleaning service, which is periodically required as the parts affected by grease residue can be hard to reach during a standard kitchen clean.
Pressure washing, vacuuming, brushing, and chemicals are all used to decontaminate your kitchen extraction system. There are many benefits to having your kitchen extraction system cleaned regularly, especially if your kitchen is heavily used:
Why Have Kitchen Extraction Cleaning?
Health and Safety
Kitchen extraction cleaning improves airflow and air quality in the work environment. Harmful levels of smoke, cooking odours and even carbon monoxide can accumulate in the air if extraction systems are not properly cleaned and maintained.
Improved airflow to internal heating and cooling mechanisms within the extraction system allows components to operate at optimal levels and control ambient temperature more efficiently.
Extended Lifespan
An extraction system that is clogged with debris has to do more work to keep the airflow flowing. The resulting increased stress on components within the system can cause excessive wear, requiring costly repairs or premature replacement.
Regular cleaning of commercial extraction systems ensures optimal functioning of parts, reduces costly repairs and extends the life of the overall system.
Reduce Risk of Fire
It is estimated that over 70% of commercial kitchen fires are caused by improper maintenance of hoods and ducts. Grease, oil, and grease-coated extraction systems can cause fires to spread rapidly, jeopardize the safety of employees and customers, and cause shutdowns.
Removing these types of contaminants eliminates the cause of many commercial kitchen fires, making them less likely to start.
Regulations and Insurance Compliance
In the UK, commercial extraction cleaning is required by law. Business owners with commercial kitchens are legally obligated to ensure that their kitchen exhaust systems are regularly inspected, cleaned, and maintained to eliminate potential fire hazards. Unfortunately, over 70% of fires in UK commercial kitchens are caused by poorly maintained and uncleaned ventilation fans.
Since 2005, commercial kitchens must also adhere to the strict cleaning standards of BESA TR19 guidelines. It was introduced to improve UK health and safety standards with a focus on reducing fire hazards and food contamination. In the event of a fire in the kitchen, businesses must provide their insurer with an up-to-date TR19 certificate to prove they are following the correct TR19 cleaning standards. Failure to do so will void your insurance and the contractor may be liable for repairs and hefty fines.
In addition, periodic fire inspections ensure that fire risks and hazards are properly identified, recorded and remedied in order to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and Control and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2005. Examine. Otherwise, you risk hefty fines or your business is closed.
When Should I Get Kitchen Extraction Cleaning?
According to TR19, how often an extract needs to be washed depends primarily on its use. The frequency of cleaning given in the guidelines is as follows:
Heavy use - 12-16 hours per day - 3 months.
Moderate use - 6-12 hours per day - 6 months.
Light use - 2-6 hours per day - 12 months.
The majority of commercial kitchens fall into the moderate or heavy usage category. This means that the exhaust and drain pipes should be cleaned every 3-6 months. It is up to you to conduct a risk assessment based on your extraction and duct usage and plan your cleaning accordingly. Feel free to contact Deduct LTD to find out how to clean your kitchen extractor.
Why Choose Hazclear?
Hazclear industrial cleaning and waste management services provide professional, reliable and compliant service from start to finish.
At Hazclear, we understand the need for an effective extraction system and can create a maintenance schedule that works for you. If you have a stack monitoring plan and want better results, we've got you covered.
Contact Us Today for an onsite assessment to see if we have the equipment and technology to meet your workplace challenges without unduly endangering the health and safety of people or the environment. This assessment also allows us to gather the right information to review and understand the project requirements.
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