Kitchen Canopy Cleaning in Melbourne: What the Scope Should Include
Commercial kitchen canopy cleaning should have a clear scope that extends beyond appearances. A polished hood does not confirm the condition of the plenum, ducts or exhaust fan.
Confirm the system components
A clean canopy does not prove that hidden ductwork has been cleaned. Review the plenum behind the filters, duct runs, bends, fan and discharge point within the agreed scope. Inaccessible sections should be identified, not silently omitted. Clean Air Filtration can supply and install duct access hatches where required, with placement and suitability assessed for the system.
Protect the kitchen and plan access
Discuss food protection, equipment isolation, ceiling or roof access and operating restrictions before the visit. The method should suit the installation and protect nearby equipment. Working hours and access arrangements should be confirmed in the quotation.
Coordinate filter maintenance
Grease filter exchange is a separate ongoing maintenance task. It does not remove deposits behind the filters, inside the ducts or at the fan.
Choose a suitable maintenance plan
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.
Ask for clear reporting
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.
Consider electrostatic equipment separately
Where the kitchen has an electrostatic grease-capture unit, include its cleaning needs in the maintenance plan. Clean Air Filtration provides electrostatic filter and unit cleaning across different brands and types, with the scope assessed for the installation.
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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