A clean commercial kitchen vent hood system plays an important part of keeping the kitchen safe and free from fires. To avoid the risks and damages of fire, a commercial hood must be thoroughly cleaned. Fire suppression system nozzles should be checked and cleaned properly as they could be clogged with grease particles that collect from the vent hood. Keeping them clean will result in the nozzles working more effectively at suppressing the fire in case of any incidents.
Even though the kitchen staff members are expected to clean the outside and inside of the vent hood, they may be inexperienced at cleaning the fans and ductwork that are part of the ventilation system. This job should be left to trained and licensed professionals that are experienced in cleaning the system. Improper hood cleaning could cause serious damage which could result in increasing the risk of fire and costs to the business.
Fire damage can be expensive, possibly deadly, and could ruin a successful restaurant business. Avoiding this problem with proper vent hood maintenance and cleaning is extremely important. Keep the fire suppression system working properly and effectively should be one of the top priorities when it comes to owning a restaurant business.