Santa Rosa, CA
Commercial & Residential
Hood Cleaning Services
707-466-6067

Hood cleaning is vital for the upkeep of a secure and efficient commercial kitchen. An extensive cleaning of restaurant kitchen hood, vent & exhaust systems complies with local fire and health regulations. It also diminishes the risk of fire hazards, boosts air quality, and improves the overall performance of your kitchen equipment. Grease, smoke, and other airborne particles can pile up in your hood and duct system over time, posing potential fire threats and creating an unhealthy work ambiance for your team. By opting for Apex Hood Cleaning for your Santa Rosa restaurant, commercial or residential kitchen, you can rely on our skilled technicians to thoroughly clean and inspect your system, eliminating accumulated grease and debris to avoid fires, enhance energy efficiency, and establish a clean, safe work area. Hood cleaning is essential to safeguard your investment, ensure the health of your employees, and provide the best culinary experience to your customers.

The Hood Cleaning Process

A clean and properly functioning hood and filter system in a commercial kitchen is essential for maintaining your staff members’ clean and healthy working environment in Santa Rosa. Aside from ensuring employees’ well-being, a well-maintained hood and filter can also prevent potential hazards such as fires and reduce the spread of grease and bacteria around your kitchen. Understanding the various aspects of hood and filter cleaning, such as the degreasing process, inspecting filters, ductwork, and exhaust fan cleaning, will ensure your kitchen remains safe and operational.

Step #1 Protect Equipment: Everything within splash range of the hood gets covered in industrial-strength plastic. This protects the kitchen and reduces clean-up time.

Step #2 Heated Pressure Wash: Our technicians in Santa Rosa apply a heavy corrosive to residual grease and clean the hood with a heated pressure washer.

Step #3 Clean The Roof: Commercial hood cleaning moves to the roof, where our trained and certified technicians clean the exhaust system fan unit and all connecting ductwork.

Step #4 Stainless Shining: Back in the kitchen, hood washing complete, our skilled technicians remove plastic tarping and detail the kitchen hood with spray bottles, sponges, and rags — resulting in a pristine shine.

Step #5 Site Clean Up: With the exhaust hood cleaned and polished, our crew finishes by thoroughly cleaning the job site, removing all garbage, and mopping the floor.

Step #6 Survey & Recommendation: Upon request, our Santa Rosa area technicians survey all kitchen exhaust system components and provide repair and replacement recommendations where necessary.

Step #7 Exhaust Hood System Maintenance & Repair: We provide effective hood system maintenance and repair services in addition to hood cleaning. Our technicians can repair or replace filters, fan belts, hinges, panels, and more.

Step #8 Post-Service Report: We apply an NFPA 96 sticker once we’ve completed our hood cleaning service for insurance company and Fire Marshal compliance. We also deliver date/time-stamped photos of our work.

Benefits of Restaurant & Residential Exhaust Hood Cleaning Services

Do you ever wonder why there is so much emphasis on keeping your commercial kitchen, restaurant, or other food-based business compliant with local health regulations in Santa Rosa & surrounding areas? It all comes down to maintaining safe and clean hoods free of dirt, debris, grease, and grime. Hood cleaning is important for the safety of your customers and employees. The benefits of regularly cleaning your kitchen hood system include the following:

Comply with health and safety codes
Extend the life of your hood and filters
Keep your kitchen staff safe from harmful fires
Improve ventilation for a safer and more comfortable working environment
Protect your business against insurance claims

Hood Cleaning FAQ

How often should a restaurant hood be cleaned?

You may need more frequent cleanings depending on how often you’re cooking and the type of fuel you use. For instance, Santa Rosa area restaurants will need quarterly cleanings, while some less busy establishments, such as hospital kitchens, can opt for a more spaced-out cleaning schedule – every 6 months. Kitchens that do not build up much grease, such as senior centers, churches, and seasonal locations, can be serviced once a year. Any establishments using solid fuel (wood, charcoal) need a monthly cleaning.

Can I clean my restaurant hood system or have my staff do it?

While daily cleaning of hood filters and basic maintenance can be performed by restaurant staff, a professional hood cleaning service is recommended for thoroughly cleaning the entire exhaust system. Apex Hood Cleaning professionals have the expertise, equipment, and certifications to ensure your system is cleaned effectively, safely, and in compliance with regulations.

Are your technicians licensed and insured?

Yes, our Wenatchee technicians at Apex Hood Cleaning are licensed and insured. We take the safety and satisfaction of our clients very seriously, which is why we only hire technicians who are fully trained and qualified to perform hood cleaning services in a professional and safe manner. Our team members are also insured to protect our clients in case of any accidents or damages during the cleaning process. You can trust us to provide high-quality and safe cleaning services for your Santa Rosa commercial kitchen hood.

Santa Rosa, CA Commercial & Residential Hood Cleaning Services 707-466-6067