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commercial kitchen fire safety
 

We all know how important fire safety is in any commercial kitchen setting. Given the high cooking temperatures, flammable oils, and constant hustle and bustle, commercial kitchens often become a fire hazard hotspot. As a result, understanding and adhering to fire safety standards is not just a legal requirement but a crucial aspect of running a safe and efficient operation. In this article, we’ll look the role of hood filters in fire safety and the key commercial kitchen fire safety standards you should know. Continue reading →

 

Whether you own a food truck, manage a fast casual restaurant or oversee operations at a fine dining establishment, a well-maintained commercial kitchen hood system is crucial for ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. One of the key components of a commercial kitchen ventilation system is the hood filter. The hood filter plays a vital role in trapping grease and other contaminants as air is exhausted out through the hood. Regular cleaning of your grease filters not only keeps your kitchen free from smoke and odors, but also reduces the risk of fire hazards in your restaurant. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to a few of the most tried and true hood filter cleaning products available at HoodFilters.com and share a few expert techniques to help you keep your hood filters in top-notch condition. Continue reading →

 

You’ve probably heard before that exhaust hood systems are one of the most important parts of a restaurant kitchen. They pull smoke, heat and odor up from cooking surfaces, into the hood, and then exhaust it to the outside. Not only does this protect employees and make the kitchen more comfortable, it also protects the restaurant facility. While the ventilation hood does help remove these contaminants, some of them do end up stuck inside the hoods and the ductwork in the form of grease, oil, and even creosote buildup. And this buildup can lead to potentially dangerous situations. That’s why exhaust hood cleaning is so crucial to every restaurant ventilation system. Read on to learn more about vent hood cleaning tips for commercial kitchens and restaurants.

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omni grease depth gauge comb
 

One of the most important regulatory codes to know in the restaurant industry is the NFPA 96 Fire Code. These are the cleaning and maintenance standards by which fire marshals inspect commercial cooking exhaust and restaurant ventilation systems. A major component of keeping your restaurant ventilation up to code is checking on levels of dangerous grease build-up in the vent hood system. But how do you know when it’s time to clean your exhaust system? Read on to learn about the handy Omni Containment Stainless Steel Grease Depth Gauge Comb that can help ensure you are adhering to NFPA 96 regulations.

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  Hood filters serve a very important function in your restaurant ventilation system. They reduce fire hazards and they help promote proper airflow. However, in order to work properly, hood filters need to be routinely cleaned. Otherwise they become clogged with grease, fats, and oils which make them both inefficient and ineffective.

How frequently do I need to clean my hood filters?

To ensure the proper fire safety in your commercial kitchen you need to adhere to the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 96 (NFPA Kitchen Hood Cleaning Requirements). The NFPA requires restaurant kitchen hoods and exhausts to be cleaned by trained and certified personnel on a regular basis (NFPA 96-11.4). Continue reading →
  From hood cleaning to sidewalks and parking lots, power washing can be used to help keep restaurants and commercial kitchens clean both inside and out. Power washing products make it easy to quickly clean large areas such as outdoor surfaces. They also gives you the ability to clean hard to reach areas like grease ducts. And while some may think that using power washers uses a lot of water, these high pressure systems can actually help you USE LESS WATER than other cleaning methods because power washing is so effective and efficient! Learn how power washing can help breathe new life into your restaurant and increase the curb appeal of your business. Continue reading →
  Your commercial kitchen exhaust hood works almost non-stop to help remove airborne grease and smoke as well as hot air and odors that are produced by commercial ovens, ranges, cooktops, fryers, and other equipment. So it’s very important to for your restaurant ventilation system to be regularly cleaned and well maintained to keep your restaurant safe and ensure that it operates smoothly. Whether you are a restaurant owner cleaning your own vent hood or you are a professional hood cleaner, these 4 must-have commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning accessories are favorites of ours and our customers. They will not only help you be more effective but they will also help you be more efficient. First we’ll go over a few things about why you should clean your hood and exhaust system and how often you should do it. Continue reading →
 

Commercial Vent Hood Cleaning System Tips

We’ve collected a few simple commercial vent hood cleaning tips to help you keep your restaurant clean and free of grease. Following these will help make sure your equipment is able to work properly, perform efficiently, and even last longer. 5-tips-fats-oils-grease Continue reading →

 

Without regular cleaning, commercial kitchen and restaurant exhaust hoods and duct work can become can become clogged with dirt, smoke, and grease buildup which can lead to inefficient hood operation and an increased fire risk.

But because so much of the hood and exhaust system is unseen, it can sometimes be a little hard to understand what’s going on and why hood cleaning is so important. Thankfully, the folks over at Cleaning Services Group have created this helpful infographic to help you see the importance of kitchen extraction cleaning including some signs to look for that your system is overdue for a cleaning, and a few helpful exhaust system maintenance tips. Continue reading →


Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Equipment - Cheap & Easy Ways To Save Money

 

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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