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A dirty commercial vent hood is a serious fire hazard. Because the hood will be located over the heat source and cooking area, which may include open flame, the risk of a flash fire igniting from a grease build up is high. This would create an extremely dangerous condition, which would be likely to result in injuries and probably facility damage as well.

In addition to cleaning the commercial hood, careful attention should be paid to cleaning the filters, the exhaust fans, the ductwork and the replacement make up air systems that comprise the remainder of the commercial kitchen ventilation system. When all parts are clean and running smoothly, fresh air will fill the kitchen, making it safer and healthier. Whether you hire a professional commercial hood cleaning company or make it part of the employee’s responsibilities during routine clean up, the cleaning is a very important part of keeping a kitchen running smoothly.

One Call Ventilation’s “Sparkle and Shine” tip of the month: If you have hood lights, change the light bulbs to “daylight” bulbs that give off WHITE light. Your typical house light bulb gives off a yellowish color that gives the impression of a greasy hood vs. the “daylight” or white light bulb that gives a sterol, clean look.