Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning

In order to maintain high standards of cleanliness in your kitchen, it is important that the Stewarding Department regularly do kitchen exhaust cleaning. In fact, every establishment is advised to do this. This is important for public safety. You will be able to avoid possible customer complaints.

In truth, public safety is not the sole reason why you should regularly clean your kitchen exhaust. You will be able to get more insurance discounts if you clean your exhaust regularly. Lower rates on insurance coverage are definitely something you should take advantage of. When there is less insurance risk, insurance companies are willing to offer lower insurance rates. You just have to make sure that you clean your exhaust four times a year. If you show compliance to insurance requirements, there is no reason why you would not be able to enjoy discounts on your rates.

When cleaning your kitchen exhaust, you have to shut down your restaurant before you do anything else. So, it is best to schedule the cleaning on days when business is slow. It is important that you do the cleaning fast and thorough. Restaurants cannot shut down for long periods of time. This is particularly true if the restaurant is in a hotel with a lot of hungry guests.

How to Clean Kitchen Exhaust Fan

1. Turn off the power at the fuse or breaker box.
2. Remove fan cover if it removable. Place the fan in hot water mixed with ammonia. If it is not removable, just use sponge to wipe what you can clean. Make sure to dip the sponge in hot water mixed with ammonia. Soak for 20 minute and then brush the fan. Use a sponge dipped in the same mixture for cleaning the fan blades. Use a soft-bristled brush. Use rubber gloves at all times. It is also best to do this in a well-lit area.
3. Place the fan on a dry cloth or newspaper. Wipe it dry and remove excess grease or dirt. Avoid getting the motor wet. Remove the filters and soak it in hot water mixed with dishwashing detergent for 15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse the filters and dry.

We will do a series on kitchen cleaning, so you can probably train your stewards on how to do this properly. Again, it is important that you clean your kitchen exhaust at least 4 times a year in order to make sure that your kitchen is safe from potential danger which can be caused by filthy exhausts.