Kitchen extract cleaning - Crystal Surface


Do you have access doors in your ductwork?

The majority of catering establishments feature a canopy extraction system within the kitchen to control the build up of heat, steam and grease emissions in the cooking area.

The filters in the canopy act as a good “first line of defence” against grease deposition but still allow the smaller particles to pass into the extract ductwork system. These deposits will accumulate over time and can pose hygiene and fire risks. Whist the canopies and filters are easily accessible for regular cleaning by catering staff the ductwork is normally hidden above a ceiling and can pass through numerous walls and floors before reaching the discharge point. These hidden sections require specialist attention for cleaning to TR19 standard. This standard also indicates a recommended frequency of cleaning dependant on the number of hours per day the kitchen is operational. Once cleaned to TR19 a cleaning certificate and full photographic report will be produced to verify compliance with Health & Safety obligations & Insurance requirements.

Many hotels, restaurants, leisure clubs and fast food operations now include the kitchen extract system on their regular maintenance schedule. Apart from hygiene and continued business considerations there are potential legal implications to consider. If for example fire investigators found that there were no access doors in the ductwork, making it impossible to clean, then the building owner could be guilty of negligence and face prosecution under the Health & Safety (Offences) Act 2009.

Our team of experienced surveyors can accurately quote for any given project by way of a free site survey. Alternatively drawings can be sent by post or email so that a price can be established. Our “in house” plotting capability of emailed drawings helps speed up the quotation process for those requiring an urgent price.

Kitchen Extract Duct Cleaning - Leeds Sheffield Hull York

Cleanliness and fire safety are essential ingredients of every well managed kitchen. At the heart of the matter is your kitchen extract system, the perfect landing place for grease, oil and other deposits.

Keeping canopy hoods and filters regularly cleaned is the easy part. But what happens to the ductwork and fans, the parts you can't see?

Crystal Surface Sheffield and Leeds can take the worry out of your hands with an expert kitchen extract duct cleaning service that ensures you meet your fire safety obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, minimizing the fire risk by removing grease deposits with regular cleaning programmes which are devised to suit your individual kitchen needs.

Whether you are a restaurant, hotel or any type of catering facility our service can be tailor-made to suit your needs at regular intervals from weekly to annually and with it comes peace of mind. We are insurance company compliant and the complete system is cleaned to B&ES TR19 standards. The clean is verified with a comprehensive report c/w before and after photographs and B&ES TR19 Wet Film Thickness Gauge measurements of grease levels. Failure to deal effectively and comprehensively with the issue is just storing up problems.

By cleaning only as far as you can reach is not effective at preventing a fire; only complete system cleaning is effective.

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