Every year, approximately 8,000 restaurant fires occur in the United States, with grease-laden exhaust systems being the leading cause. Regular hood vent cleaning is literally a matter of life and safety.
How Grease Fires Start
As you cook, grease vapor rises into the hood, through the filters, and into the ductwork. Over time, this grease accumulates as a thick, flammable coating. All it takes is a flare-up on the cooking surface to ignite grease in the hood — and from there, the fire travels through the entire duct system to the roof.
The Speed Factor
Grease fires spread incredibly fast. Once ignited in the ductwork, a grease fire can reach the roof in seconds. By the time fire suppression activates or firefighters arrive, significant damage may already be done.
Prevention Is Simple
Regular professional hood vent cleaning removes the grease deposits that fuel these fires. Combined with properly functioning fire suppression systems and trained kitchen staff, regular cleaning dramatically reduces your fire risk.
We also provide complete commercial cleaning services to keep your entire facility safe. Schedule your cleaning today.
