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At Astroworx, we offer professional kitchen extract cleaning services across London and Kent.
Extractor fan cleaning involves removing dirt, grease, and grime from the internal components of the kitchen extractor fan. The fan extracts steam and odours from the kitchen when you’re cooking which can cause a build-up of grease, increasing the risk of fires.
Getting your kitchen ventilation cleaned is extremely important, especially in commercial kitchens to ensure the health and safety of staff and customers.
Neglecting to get your kitchen extract cleaned can cause:
In commercial settings such as restaurants, this can drive customers away and create unpleasant working conditions for your staff.
Cooking facilities are present in a vast range of commercial premises including hotels, schools, restaurants, fast food outlets and public houses, as well as less obvious places like work canteens in factories or offices. Fires starting in kitchens still feature prominently in UK loss statistics. The resultant loss of a facility and disruption to the business can have a severe and immediate impact especially where cooking is the core activity.
Where cooking is a secondary activity within a ‘host’ occupancy, a fire starting here can spread to more important areas of premises and cause widespread damage.
Extractor ducts, filters, and other ventilation systems are often neglected and left uncleaned for extended periods, typically because they are forgotten about. However, failing to clean these systems regularly can pose significant risks, including:
When neglecting to clean your kitchen extract, they can become clogged with a layer of grease which is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Over time, the build-up of bacteria can compromise the hygiene of your kitchen, increasing the risk of contamination.
Fat and grease deposits can collect in the ductwork which is extremely flammable. This means in the event of a fire in your kitchen, these deposits act as fuel, causing the fire to spread dangerously quickly.
In a commercial kitchen, there are specific regulations that must be adhered to relating to health and safety, especially in the category of fire regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in legal penalties, fines, or the closure of your business.
Getting your extract cleaned by a certified professional cleaning company with the correct documentation can ensure you are compliant with fire safety regulations. Fire safety and cleanliness are fundamental requirements of every well-managed kitchen and should not be overlooked.
At Astroworx, we offer professional cleaning and maintenance of kitchen extraction systems to homes and businesses in London, Kent, and beyond. Here are some of the kitchen extraction cleaning services we offer.
Kitchen ducting is the network of vents and pipes that extract grease and smoke-laden air and heat away from the kitchen. They need regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent buildup which increases the risk of fires.
Cooker hoods are designed to capture steam and odours directly above where you do your cooking. By keeping them clean, you ensure optimal performance, enhanced air quality, and reduced grease accumulation.
Extractor fans remove hot air, grease, and cooking odours from the kitchen to keep a safe and comfortable environment. Without proper cleaning, fans can get blocked which can reduce their efficiency and reduce the fan’s lifespan.
Ducting filters trap grease and particles before they enter the ductwork which prevents build-up. However, frequent cleaning is needed to maintain airflow efficiency.
As a professional kitchen extractor cleaning company, there are certain standards that we adhere to, to ensure the health and safety of workers and customers in commercial kitchens.
Set by the Building Engineering Servies Association (BESA), the TR19 standard ensures ducts, hoods, and filters are maintained to prevent grease buildup, improve airflow, and reduce the risk of fires.
This standard is recognised for quality management systems. In terms of kitchen extractor cleaning, it ensures companies follow high-quality procedures, improve efficiency, and comply with safety regulations.
CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) is a certification that verifies a business complies with health and safety standards. In the context of kitchen extractor cleaning, it ensures the cleaning meets industry standards.
Ensuring regular kitchen extract cleaning reduces the risk of fires in commercial kitchens. When grease builds up within the extraction system, it can be a huge fire hazard and cause the fire to spread more rapidly. Professional cleaning ensures these areas are free from flammable residues and provides peace of mind to the staff and customers.
Kitchen extraction cleaning reduces odours, smoke, and grease particles in the air that can contaminate your kitchen. This ensures you have a more pleasant cooking environment and will contribute to the overall well-being of your staff.
By keeping your extract systems clean and properly maintained, you’re adhering to health and safety regulations. If you fail to comply with these, it can lead to fines or even the closure of your business. Make sure you arrange for regular professional extract cleaning so you meet all industry standards.
Heavy build up of grease is a great fire risk, and as a result, many insurance companies will not cover businesses with kitchen extraction systems.
Unless they are professionally cleaned on a regular basis, by a certified professional cleaning company presenting the correct documentation. Fire safety and cleanliness are fundamental requirements of every well-managed and maintained kitchen and should not be overlooked to cut costs or corners.
Cooking facilities are present in a vast range of commercial premises including hotels, schools, restaurants, fast food outlets and public houses plus less obvious examples such as work canteens in factories or offices. Fires starting in kitchens still feature prominently in UK loss statistics. The resultant loss of a facility and disruption to the business can have a severe and immediate impact especially where cooking is the core activity. Where cooking is an ancillary activity in a ‘host’ occupancy, a fire starting here can spread to more important areas of a premises and cause widespread damage.
Astroworx specialises in kitchen extract cleaning for commercial, industrial, and residential properties across London, Kent, and throughout the UK. Our services are tailored to meet industry standards, ensuring clean, safe, and efficient kitchen ventilation systems.
Our kitchen ventilation cleaning team are fully trained and certified and is committed to putting the health and safety of your employees and customers first. We have a great deal of experience cleaning kitchen extracts in the UK, get in touch with us now for more information.
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By getting your kitchen extraction system deep cleaned, you are reducing the risk of fire and contamination in the kitchen. It also ensures you meet strict hygiene standards and ensure the free flow of air.
Our cleaning services can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day depending on the size of your ventilation system and the services you require.
Typically, extraction systems should be cleaned every 3 to 12 months, but we can offer personalised recommendations for your kitchen.
The accumulation of fats, oil, and debris in your kitchen extract requires in-depth cleaning that requires specialist equipment. Therefore, we recommend hiring professional cleaners to ensure a thorough cleaning.
Yes, we have the expertise and equipment to handle kitchen extraction systems of any size from small restaurants to large commercial kitchens.