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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.

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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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OmniStandardSuperHinge3Looking for one of the best exhaust fan hinge kits on the market? The original Omni Super Hinge is a durable, versatile workhorse of a hinge that comes with a lifetime warranty.

But what is a hinge kit, and why exactly does my exhaust fan need one? If you already know and just want to hear about the Omni Super Hinge, then you can skip the next part. Otherwise, read on to learn more! Continue reading →

Access Armor Duct Access Doors

With their unique design and high quality construction, Omni Access Armor Duct Access Doors are an excellent choice for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Not only do they provide access to your ductwork, they are also safer to install and operate than typical duct access doors. Continue reading →

Food Truck Ventilation 101

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Food Truck Exhaust Fan

If you’re starting your own food truck business you have hundreds of decisions to consider, but one of the most important will be what type of ventilation system to install in your truck. Ventilation systems are the heart of any mobile kitchen, and they have to work hard in order to move a lot of smoke and debris out of a very cramped space. The best hoods are durable enough to handle the demands of a food truck kitchen, and efficiently keep the environment clean so you can do your best work. Continue reading →

Flame Gard Access Door

One of the most popular duct access doors on the market is the Flame Gard Access Door. It features a UL-listed, NFPA approved gasket that is rated to 2,300 degrees. Installing the Flame Gard door is simple and straightforward, so you’ll be able to get your duct system in compliance and easily accessible without a hassle.

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Restaurant Exhaust Fans Maintenance

In part one of this blog series we discussed the basics of restaurant exhaust fans as well as the two most commonly used upblast exhaust fans — belt drive and direct drive. Today we’ll be going over exhaust fan cleaning and general maintenance.

Restaurant Exhaust Fan Cleaning

Exhaust fans require cleaning on a regular basis in order to keep grease, dirt, and other contaminants from building up in the hood and ductwork, and a greasy exhaust fan will clog up the works in more ways than one.

Regular exhaust fan cleaning is necessary in order for your exhaust system to run efficiently and keep it in good working order. And one of the most important reasons to keep your exhaust fan clean is to reduce your risk for fire. In addition, exhaust fan cleaning is required by NFPA fire codes and may also be enforced by state and local laws. Continue reading →

Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit

Having access to the internal mechanisms of a restaurant exhaust fan is an integral part of routine maintenance, cleaning, and repair. It’s also necessary for fire safety inspectors to have safe and easy access so they can ensure everything is up to code as specified by the National Fire Protection Association. Lastly, properly opening and closing the fan lessens the likelihood that damage could inadvertently occur to the fan bowl or seals.

Here we’ve outlined the safest ways to open and close upblast exhaust fans while ensuring both the safety of your employees and the safeguarding of your company’s – or your client’s – equipment. Continue reading →

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning

Kitchen exhaust hood and duct cleaning is faster and easier when you have the right equipment. Some of the most essential tools for hood cleaners are scrapers and blades. Not only are they the quickest way to get rid of accumulated grease buildup, they also help ensure that you have direct cleaning access to the entire system.

Kitchens with solid fuel cooking appliance are actually required by NFPA 96 fire codes to scrape clean the combustion chamber to its original surface at least once per week. But no matter what kind of cooking is done, a commercial kitchen exhaust system will eventually accumulate a dangerous amount of grease. And unless it is properly scraped and cleaned, it will eventually become a fire hazard.

With all steel construction and a durable comfort grip, our 4″ Heavy Duty Scraper can tackle the toughest hood cleaning jobs. It is available in a 13″ or 18″ length, features a steel end cap, and includes one heavy duty blade. Continue reading →

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Grease Cups

Exhaust hoods are an essential investment in any commercial kitchen. The needs of a commercial kitchen place high demands on a hood capable of filtering out grease, dirt and other possible contaminants.

The most effective hoods are designed to incorporate other components to further increase the efficiency of your filtering system. Among these accessories are grease cups, also known as grease trays.

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