A Day in Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
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Commercial exhaust cleaning starts with understanding the system, not simply making the visible canopy shine. Each site presents different access, operating and deposit conditions.
Begin with the cleaning scope
Review the canopy, filters, plenum, duct route, fan and discharge point. Confirm access, safe isolation and the agreed components before work begins. Missing access should be documented rather than overlooked.
Prepare the work area
Food, nearby equipment and surrounding surfaces need protection appropriate to the task. Discuss the site’s working-hour restrictions and access requirements during planning so cleaning can be coordinated with operations.
Clean the agreed accessible components
Methods should suit the installation and deposits found. Cleaning the filters alone is not a full exhaust clean; the plenum, ducts and fan also need to be considered. Any inaccessible section should appear in the report.
Include related grease-capture equipment
Where installed, electrostatic (ESP) filters and units require their own cleaning scope. Clean Air Filtration services different brands and types of kitchen exhaust grease-capture systems.
Record the outcome
Keep the agreed scope, service date, before-and-after photographs, PDF report, inaccessible sections and recommended follow-up together. A service report documents the work completed; the insurer, auditor or relevant authority determines whether it meets their requirements.
Plan future maintenance
AS 1851 provides the relevant routine-service framework for kitchen exhaust maintenance. The applicable requirements, inspection findings, cooking load and any insurer or building-specific conditions should inform the service plan. Do not assume one annual booking is suitable for every kitchen.
Arrange a commercial service
Clean Air Filtration provides commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning in Melbourne and Victoria. Tell us your site location, system details, access restrictions and operating hours so we can discuss the cleaning scope. Call (03) 9303 9661 or email sales@cleanair.com.au.
Every client receives a client portal, including one-off services. Completed-service PDF reports and job photos are available there. See our service records guide for what to keep with your maintenance history.
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