The FOG Tank is a portable heated soak tank constructed of 304 stainless steel. The temperature of the FOG Tank is thermostatically controlled and the unit is fully insulated. It can be used to clean built up fats, oils, grease and even tough carbon deposits from metal cookware, kitchen equipment, bakery equipment, you name it!
Using FOG Tank’s non-caustic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and fully biodegradable Tiger Carbon Remover Powder®, you can safely clean and sanitize all kinds of metal, even soft metals like aluminum hood filters. From reducing your carbon footprint to increasing the productivity of your employees, there are several great reasons to buy the FOG Tank heated soak tank for your commercial kitchen or restaurant. Continue reading
The FOG Tank is your solution to effectively and efficiently cleaning dirty hood filters and other commercial kitchen equipment. If you want to get your hood filters, grill tops, stove parts, fry baskets metal cookware, and bakery equipment squeaky clean, look no further. The FOG Tank will also help you spend less time and money on cleaning – all without harming the environment. Continue reading
It doesn’t take harsh chemicals to get a greasy, dirty commercial kitchen really clean. In fact, you can actually save both time and money using environmentally conscious restaurant cleaning products that get the job done without dangerous acids, caustics, solvents and surfactants.
If you’re looking for a safe replacement to help you keep everything from your commercial vent hood to your rooftop free of grime and grease buildup, here’s what you need to know about the top 4 eco-friendly green restaurant cleaning products.
Energy costs for commercial kitchens are continuing to rise. While many restaurants have lowered their energy consumption with water-saving dishwashers, high tech reach-in refrigerators and freezers, programmable thermostats, and the like, many commercial kitchens are overlooking a few obvious and affordable solutions.
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Air quality is a concern across the world. From Italy to Brazil and everywhere in between, more and more commercial kitchens are installing pollution control units (PCUs).
Sometimes it is voluntary but PCUs are now being required by a growing number of local and regional authorities. So what is a pollution control unit and who should use one? First, we’ll share a bit of background on the topic. Continue reading
Proper lighting is essential to any commercial cooking operation. That is why HoodFilters.com provides high-performance, safe, and energy-efficient lighting for restaurant exhaust hoods.
Our exhaust hood lights are UL listed, NFPA approved and designed to meet the rigors of a commercial kitchen. By installing adequate lighting in your cooking area, you will improve the working environment and help ensure the safety of your staff.
The average restaurant owner has hundreds of details to think about during any moment of the day, and kitchen lighting isn’t likely to be high on the list. However, your exhaust hood lighting can have a dramatic effect on both your energy usage, as well as the conditions of the kitchen. Continue reading
The only thing customers should be able to smell in your restaurant is the delicious food being served. Even if you have an existing grease filter and kitchen ventilation system in place, the quality of the air inside your restaurant may surprise you.
Did you know that according to a recent UC Riverside study, commercial kitchen charbroilers can emit twice the amount of pollution as diesel trucks? In fact, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, commercial cooking is the largest source of directly emitted particulate pollution in California’s South Coast Air Basin.
But this isn’t just a problem in California, and it isn’t just charbroilers. All kinds of cooking produces grease, smoke, and particulates into the air which can lead to unpleasant environments that may even be harmful to respiratory health. Air quality has become a major concern in cities worldwide.
If you think the type of commercial kitchen lighting you use makes no difference, think again. LED kitchen lights are far more advanced than incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. When you choose an LED kitchen light, you can expect to enjoy plenty of benefits, but remember, not all LEDs are created equal.
Commercial kitchens generate more grease than one would like. When the grease isn’t handled properly it can damage equipment, cause odors, start fires and even put you on the wrong side of the EPA and other government codes and restrictions. Learn a little more about your grease control obligations and how to keep your kitchen safe:
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About 60% of all clogged drains and sewage lines are caused by grease. The lines become clogged when the oil and grease solidify when cold water hits. Contrary to belief, mixing grease with soapy water doesn’t unclog the line, it actually sticks to the side of your pipes over a series of days.