Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Services in New Jersey
NJ Hood Cleaners provides hood cleaning services in NJ for commercial kitchens in Newark and across Northern and Central New Jersey, keeping them clean, safe and ready for inspection. We clean the whole exhaust system, from the hood and filters to the ductwork and the fan on the roof, plus the kitchen equipment underneath it.
Restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, schools and nursing homes all work with us. We schedule around your hours so the kitchen keeps running.
Not sure which service you need? Call us at 973-447-8519 for a free quote.
Hood and Exhaust System Cleaning
Grease that builds up inside a hood and exhaust system is a major fire hazard. These services remove it, from the cooking line to the roof.
Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Our core service. We remove grease and debris from the hood, plenum and filters, the parts right over your cooking line. That keeps your kitchen sanitary and meets fire code.
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
A full clean of the entire exhaust system, from the hood through the ducts to the fan on the roof. It cuts the fire risk, controls odors and helps your equipment last longer.
Restaurant Duct Cleaning
Grease hardens inside ductwork where you can’t see it. We clean the ducts so air moves the way it should and grease doesn’t build up out of sight.
Hood Filter Cleaning
Hood filters trap grease before it reaches the ducts. Dirty filters slow airflow and make the whole system work harder, so we clean or replace them on a schedule.
Exhaust Fan Hinge Cleaning
An exhaust fan hinge lets the rooftop fan tilt open for cleaning and inspection, and local codes and insurers expect one. We keep it clean and working.
Rooftop Grease Containment
Grease that escapes the exhaust fan can damage your roof and run into drains. We clean it up and help keep it contained.
Ready to Schedule a Cleaning?
Tell us about your kitchen and we’ll recommend a cleaning schedule that fits. Call 973-447-8519 to get started.
Fire Prevention and Compliance
Commercial Kitchen Fire Prevention
Regular hood and exhaust cleaning is the main way to prevent a grease fire. We help you meet NFPA 96 and local fire code, and keep you ready for your fire marshal and insurance inspections.
How Often Should Commercial Kitchen Hoods Be Cleaned?
NFPA 96 sets the minimum cleaning schedule for commercial kitchen exhaust systems based on how much cooking you do. Here is the general guide:
- Monthly: kitchens that use solid fuel, such as wood or charcoal.
- Quarterly: high-volume cooking, such as 24-hour operations, charbroiling and wok cooking.
- Semiannually: moderate-volume cooking.
- Annually: low-volume cooking, such as churches, seasonal businesses and senior centers.
Your fire marshal or insurance carrier may require more frequent cleaning than the minimum. If you’re not sure where your kitchen falls, call us at 973-447-8519 and we’ll help you set the right schedule.
Kitchen and Restaurant Cleaning
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning
A deep clean of the whole kitchen: fryers, ovens, grills, stainless steel, walls, ceilings and floors. It goes beyond the hood to keep the whole kitchen sanitary and ready for inspection.
Kitchen Equipment Cleaning
Each piece of cooking equipment needs its own cleaning method. We clean them as part of a preventive maintenance plan, so they last longer and pass inspection.
Restaurant Cleaning Service
For kitchens where grease has spread past the hood. We clean equipment, floors and surfaces so your kitchen is safe to work in.
Pressure Washing
High and low-pressure washing for every kind of kitchen hood design. We use it where scrubbing alone won’t lift the grease.
Hood Installation
Commercial Hood Installation
Opening a new kitchen or replacing an old hood? Our team installs commercial exhaust hood systems properly.
Hood Cleaning FAQ
How often should my restaurant hood be cleaned?
It depends on how much you cook and what you cook with. NFPA 96 sets the minimum schedule, from monthly for solid fuel cooking to annually for low-volume kitchens.
What does NFPA 96 require?
NFPA 96 is the fire code standard for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. It covers how often the system must be cleaned and requires grease buildup to be removed from the hood, ducts and fan. Local fire officials enforce it.
What is included in a hood cleaning?
We clean the whole exhaust system: the hood, plenum, filters, ductwork and rooftop fan. We can also handle rooftop grease containment and clean the equipment under the hood.
Does my rooftop exhaust fan need a hinge?
A hinge lets the fan tilt open so the fan and duct can be cleaned and inspected. Local codes and insurers expect one. We clean and maintain your fan hinge as part of our service.
What happens if I skip hood cleanings?
Grease builds up inside the hood and ducts and raises your fire risk. It can also cause failed inspections, slower airflow and extra wear on your equipment. Regular cleaning on the right schedule helps prevent all of that.
Areas We Serve
We serve Newark and the rest of Northern and Central New Jersey, including Jersey City, Elizabeth, Paterson, Hoboken, Edison, New Brunswick, Clifton, Hackensack, Morristown, Princeton and more. The full list of towns is in the menu under Service Locations.
Get a Free Quote
Tell us about your kitchen and how often you cook, and we’ll recommend a cleaning schedule that fits. Call 973-447-8519 or use the contact form to book a free consultation.
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