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Vent Hood Cleaning Commercial Kitchens and Homes

Removes grease buildup, restores airflow, and helps reduce fire risk.

Every time you cook, grease vapors travel through your range hood and into the ductwork above leaving a layer of flammable residue that builds up with every meal. In homes, a dirty range hood recirculates grease and cooking odors through the kitchen. In commercial kitchens, uncleaned exhaust systems are a fire hazard, a compliance violation, and a liability. We clean vent hoods and kitchen exhaust systems for both — removing grease buildup completely and restoring proper airflow.

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Hood · Filters · Duct · Fan · Exhaust

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Residential Range Hoods

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems

NFPA 96 Compliant (Commercial)

Full System Cleaning

Documentation Provided

Residential Range Hoods

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems

NFPA 96 Compliant (Commercial)

Full System Cleaning

Documentation Provided

Residential Range Hoods

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems

NFPA 96 Compliant (Commercial)

Full System Cleaning

Documentation Provided

Residential Range Hoods

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems

NFPA 96 Compliant (Commercial)

Full System Cleaning

Documentation Provided

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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning

Commercial cooking operations are required by NFPA 96 to maintain clean exhaust systems — hoods, ducts, filters, fans, and all collection devices — cleaned to bare metal by certified professionals. Failure to comply means failed inspections, fines, and insurance that won't pay out if a fire occurs. We clean the full system and provide the documentation your inspectors require.

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Residential Range Hood Cleaning

Kitchen range hoods trap grease, cooking residue, and smoke with every use. Over time the filters clog, airflow drops, and the hood stops doing its job — recirculating grease vapor and odor back into your kitchen instead of exhausting it outside. We clean residential range hoods, filters, and connected ductwork so your kitchen ventilation actually works.

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Required cleaning frequency under NFPA 96: Monthly | Solid fuel operations (wood-burning ovens, charcoal)
Quarterly | High-volume: 24-hour kitchens, wok cooking, charbroiling
Semi-annually | Moderate-volume operations
Annually | Low-volume: churches, day camps, senior centers, seasonal kitchens

Non-compliance consequences: fines of $200–$2,000 per violation, immediate closure orders, health department failures, and insurance claims denied if a fire occurs.

NFPA 96 also requires documentation — a service tag left on the system after every cleaning. We provide this as part of every commercial job.

In commercial kitchens, grease accumulation in the exhaust system isn't just a maintenance issue — it's a documented fire hazard and a compliance obligation. NFPA 96, the national fire safety standard for commercial cooking operations, requires that the entire exhaust system be cleaned to bare metal by certified professionals at intervals determined by cooking volume and type.

What we clean on commercial systems

Hood interior — Cleaned down to bare metal.
Grease filters and baffles — Completely removed, thoroughly cleaned, and safely reinstalled.
Grease collection devices and drip trays — Emptied, degreased, and sanitized.
Full ductwork — Deep cleaned from the kitchen hood all the way to the rooftop termination point.

Exhaust fan blades and housing — Cleared of heavy grease buildup to restore optimal airflow and protect the motor.
Rooftop grease containment — Inspected and cleaned to prevent roof damage and environmental runoff.
Exterior hood surfaces — Polished and wiped down for a clean, professional appearance.

Your kitchen range hood works hard every time you cook — pulling grease, smoke, and cooking odors up and away from your stovetop. But all that grease has to go somewhere. It coats the filters, the fan blades, the interior of the hood, and the ductwork connected to it. Over time, the buildup restricts airflow and the hood becomes less effective — eventually recirculating what it's supposed to be exhausting.

A clogged range hood also becomes a fire risk. The same grease that makes your hood filter look dark and sticky is highly flammable. A grease fire on the stovetop that flares toward a grease-coated hood can spread quickly.

We clean residential range hoods thoroughly — including the filters, the interior surfaces, the fan and fan blades, and the connected ductwork — removing the buildup that reduces performance and creates a hazard. We also clean range hood filters as a standalone service for homeowners who want to maintain their hood between full cleanings.

Signs your range hood needs cleaning

Filters visibly coated with greaseFan running louder or less effectively than usualCooking odors lingering in the kitchen after cookingVisible grease residue on the hood exterior or surrounding cabinetryIt's been more than a year since the hood was last cleaned

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Check the signs that apply to your unit. Three or more typically means a professional cleaning is overdue.

01Assessment

We evaluate the system — residential or commercial — checking configuration, grease accumulation level, ductwork access, and any areas requiring special attention before quoting.

02Area Protection

Surrounding surfaces, cooking equipment, and floors are protected before cleaning begins.

03Filter and Component Removal

Filters, baffles, and grease collection devices are removed for cleaning. Drip trays are emptied.

04Hood Interior Cleaning

All interior hood surfaces are cleaned of grease buildup — to bare metal on commercial systems.

05Duct Cleaning

Connected ductwork is cleaned of accumulated grease. For commercial systems, this runs the full length to the rooftop termination point through access panels — the step most incomplete services skip.

06Fan Cleaning

Fan blades and housing interior are cleaned. For commercial exhaust fans at the rooftop, the fan is hinged open and the grease containment system is checked and cleared.

07Reassembly and Confirmation

Everything is reinstalled and confirmed in proper working order. Commercial jobs receive a service tag and documentation.

Residential

Single-family homes
Apartments and condos
Rental properties
New construction pre-cleaning
Homes being listed for sale

Commercial

Restaurants
Hotel and resort kitchens
Hospital and healthcare kitchens
School and university cafeterias
Corporate cafeterias

Church and institutional kitchens
Event venues and catering kitchens
Food trucks
Bars and breweries
Senior care facility kitchens

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Why CT Indoor Air Quality

Residential and commercial — same team, same standard.

Whether it’s a kitchen range hood or a full commercial exhaust system, we clean the full connected system not just the visible surfaces.

NFPA 96 compliant for commercial kitchens.

We meet the national standard for commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and provide the documentation your inspectors require.

Full system, not just the hood face.

Grease accumulates in the ductwork, fan housing, and rooftop components not just inside the visible hood. We clean all of it.

We schedule around your operation.

For commercial kitchens, we work overnight, early morning, or during scheduled closure so your kitchen opens on time.

Part of our complete indoor air quality offering.

We also clean air ducts, dryer vents, and residential and commercial duct systems. One company, one call.

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common questions.

How often should a residential range hood be cleaned?

For most home kitchens, a thorough cleaning once a year is appropriate — more frequently if you cook daily or do a lot of high-heat cooking like frying or charbroiling. Filters should be cleaned or replaced more often depending on usage.

How is residential range hood cleaning different from commercial exhaust cleaning?

The principle is the same removing grease buildup from the hood, filters, fan, and connected ductwork — but the scale, frequency requirements, and compliance obligations are very different. Commercial systems under NFPA 96 must be cleaned to bare metal by certified professionals at prescribed intervals. Residential systems don’t carry the same regulatory requirements but benefit from the same thorough approach.

What does NFPA 96 require for commercial kitchens?

NFPA 96 requires the entire exhaust system — hood interior, full ductwork, exhaust fan, filters, and all grease collection devices — to be cleaned to bare metal by certified professionals. Cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume and type: monthly for solid fuel and high-volume operations, quarterly to annually for lower-volume kitchens.

Can my kitchen staff clean the commercial exhaust hood?

No. NFPA 96 specifically requires certified professionals. Wiping the visible hood surface is not NFPA 96 compliant cleaning.

What documentation do you provide for commercial jobs?

A service tag applied to the system showing the date and company that performed the cleaning — as required by NFPA 96. Inspection reports are available on request.

How long does cleaning take?

Residential range hoods typically take one to two hours depending on the size of the system and how long it’s been since the last clean. Most single-hood commercial restaurant systems take two to four hours. We’ll give you a realistic estimate after the assessment.

Do you service multiple commercial locations?

Yes. We can coordinate scheduling across multiple sites to simplify compliance management.

A cleaner hood means a safer kitchen — and a kitchen that actually smells clean.

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Vent Hood Cleaning Commercial Kitchens and Homes

Removes grease buildup, restores airflow, and helps reduce fire risk.