Kitchen Extract and Canopy Plenum Cleans
Using multiple appliances that operate at high temperatures or produce naked flames, and cooking with flammable oils, fats and liquids, it’s no wonder that commercial kitchens pose such a fire risk. However, while these components can lead to an outbreak of fire, the most common cause is an unclean kitchen extraction system.
Commercial Kitchen Canopy and Duct Cleaning
This is because kitchen extracts are designed to remove certain airborne particles from the air, such as smoke, odours, steam and grease. However, over time, fatty deposits like oil and grease can accumulate within filters, inside ductwork, and on canopy and hood surfaces, and these can easily be ignited by an open flame during the cooking process.
Regularly changing the filter of your kitchen extract is a good start, but it will not remove the risk of fire altogether.
This is in part because the greatest accumulation of grease in a commercial kitchen extract system tends to be found inside the canopy plenum, just behind the filters, which is often overlooked. We would recommend that canopy drip trays and extract filters be cleaned at least once a week. Although this is a service we are happy to provide, we also like to focus on some of the more forgotten areas which are often out of sight or have restricted access. In such cases, we use photographic and CCTV surveys to determine the level of greasy deposits prior to a clean, and perform post-clean surveys to ensure a spotless finish.
What are the benefits of kitchen extract and canopy plenum cleans?
- Extending the lifespan of your extraction system
- Helping to maintain clean and efficient systems
- Improving indoor air quality
- Reducing the likelihood of pest infestation or bacteria growth
- Adhering to industry standards and regulations
- Satisfying building insurance stipulations
Accumulations of grease, grime and other contaminants may negatively impact indoor air quality and system performance for kitchens in restaurants, hospitals, hotels and other establishments. IHSL undertakes every kitchen extract clean in accordance with BESA TR19 to leave you with a safe, efficient and compliant extraction system.
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