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Plain-language notes on commercial hood cleaning: costs, procedures, contract terms, and the questions to ask before hiring.
NOTE 01Restaurant Exhaust Cleaning ChecklistWhat a complete commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning covers under NFPA 96, from hood to rooftop fan, and how to verify the job was done right.4 MINNOTE 02NFPA 96 Cleaning Frequency: How Often Must Your Hood Be Cleaned?NFPA 96 sets exhaust inspection schedules by cooking volume: monthly for solid fuel, quarterly for high volume, semiannual for moderate, annual for low.5 MINNOTE 03Kitchen Exhaust InspectionWhat a commercial kitchen exhaust inspection covers under NFPA 96, how it differs from a cleaning, and how to find a qualified inspector.4 MINNOTE 04Hood Cleaning Company Near MeHow to find and vet a local kitchen exhaust cleaning company — credentials, quotes, and questions to ask before booking service.4 MINNOTE 05Hood Cleaning CertificationWhat hood cleaning certification actually means, the credentials that matter (IKECA CECS), and how to verify a technician or company is certified.4 MINNOTE 06How Much Does Commercial Hood Cleaning Cost?What restaurant hood cleaning really costs, the factors that move the price, how NFPA 96 frequency affects your annual budget, and quotes to be wary of.5 MIN