Kitchen Exhaust Sanitizing
Professional Restaurant & Kitchen Exhaust Sanitizing
A clean kitchen is a safe and profitable kitchen. In a bustling commercial restaurant, grease, smoke, and cooking vapors are unavoidable. These deposits accumulate in your kitchen exhaust system, creating a dangerous fire hazard and an unhealthy work environment. At ProntoMS, we provide comprehensive, NFPA 96 compliant kitchen exhaust sanitizing services to protect your staff, your customers, and your investment.
As our founder says, “Our word is our bond.” We deliver dependable, cost-effective sanitizing solutions that give you peace of mind and ensure your business meets all safety regulations.
The Unseen Dangers of a Dirty Kitchen Exhaust System
Grease buildup in your hood, ducts, and fans isn’t just an eyesore; it’s a critical threat to your business. Ignoring regular, professional cleaning can lead to severe consequences.
Catastrophic Fire Hazards
Grease is a highly combustible fuel. A simple spark from your cooktop can ignite the grease buildup in your ductwork, leading to a fire that can spread rapidly throughout your building. Professional cleaning to the bare metal is the single most effective way to mitigate this risk.
Health & Safety Violations
A dirty exhaust system is a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and pests. This compromises your kitchen’s air quality, creating health risks for your employees and potentially leading to failed health inspections, fines, or even forced closure.
Poor Kitchen Performance & Higher Costs
When your exhaust system is clogged, it can’t ventilate properly. This leads to a hotter, smokier, and more uncomfortable kitchen environment. Your ventilation system has to work harder, driving up energy consumption and utility bills while increasing wear and tear on expensive equipment.
Protect Your Restaurant. Ensure Compliance Today.
Don’t let grease buildup put your business at risk. A clean exhaust system is a fundamental component of fire safety and efficient operation. Partner with the experts at ProntoMS for reliable, certified, and cost-effective sanitizing services.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation inspection and quote.
Our Comprehensive Kitchen Exhaust Sanitizing Process
We follow a meticulous, step-by-step process to ensure every component of your exhaust system is cleaned, sanitized, and restored to peak performance, fully compliant with NFPA Standard 96.
- System Inspection & Kitchen Preparation: We begin with a thorough inspection of your system. Our team then carefully covers and protects all cooking equipment, countertops, and floors with heavy-duty plastic sheeting.
- Hood & Filter Degreasing: We apply a specialized, food-safe degreasing agent to the interior and exterior of the hood canopy. Your filters are removed and soaked to break down all grease deposits.
- Ductwork & Fan Cleaning: Using advanced equipment and techniques, we scrape, scrub, and pressure wash the entire length of your ductwork—from the hood connection to the rooftop exhaust fan—removing all grease buildup down to the bare metal.
- Rooftop Exhaust Fan Sanitizing: The exhaust fan is a critical component. We open the fan unit, clean the fan blades and housing, and ensure it is operating correctly and free from grease.
- Final Polish & Reassembly: Once the system is thoroughly cleaned, we polish the hood to a shine, reinstall the clean filters, and wipe down all protected surfaces, leaving your kitchen clean and ready for service.
- Post-Service Reporting & Certification: You receive a detailed service report with before-and-after photos and an official Certificate of Performance. This documentation is vital for your records and for proving compliance to fire marshals and insurance agents.
Why Choose ProntoMS? Your Partners in Safety & Compliance
Choosing a contractor for a critical safety service comes down to trust. At ProntoMS, we earn that trust on every job.
NFPA 96 Certified Experts
Our technicians are fully trained and certified in the latest NFPA 96 standards for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. We don’t just clean; we ensure you are compliant.
Our Word Is Our Bond
Integrity is the core of our business. We do what we say we will do—providing a thorough, reliable, and honest service every time. No shortcuts, no compromises.
Protecting Your Investment
Our services are a cost-effective investment in fire prevention and business continuity. The cost of a professional cleaning is minuscule compared to the devastating cost of a kitchen fire or a forced shutdown.
Flexible Scheduling for Minimal Disruption
We understand you can’t close your doors for maintenance. ProntoMS offers flexible scheduling, including overnight and off-peak hours, to perform our services without interrupting your business operations.
Why Choose ProntoMS? Your Partners in Safety & Compliance
Choosing a contractor for a critical safety service comes down to trust. At ProntoMS, we earn that trust on every job.
- NFPA 96 Certified Experts: Our technicians are fully trained and certified in the latest NFPA 96 standards for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. We don't just clean; we ensure you are compliant.
- Our Word Is Our Bond: Integrity is the core of our business. We do what we say we will do—providing a thorough, reliable, and honest service every time. No shortcuts, no compromises.
- Protecting Your Investment: Our services are a cost-effective investment in fire prevention and business continuity. The cost of a professional cleaning is minuscule compared to the devastating cost of a kitchen fire or a forced shutdown.
- Flexible Scheduling for Minimal Disruption: We understand you can't close your doors for maintenance. ProntoMS offers flexible scheduling, including overnight and off-peak hours, to perform our services without interrupting your business operations.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides clear guidelines based on the type and volume of cooking.
| Type of Cooking Operation | Cleaning Frequency |
|---|---|
| Solid Fuel Cooking (Wood, Charcoal) | Monthly |
| High-Volume Operations (24-Hour, Wok Cooking, Charbroiling) | Quarterly |
| Moderate-Volume Operations (Most Restaurants) | Semi-Annually |
| Low-Volume Operations (Churches, Day Camps) | Annually |
Absolutely. We use only EPA-approved, food-safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable degreasers and cleaning agents that are powerful on grease but completely safe for your food preparation environment.
Upon completion, we provide a detailed service report and place a dated, tamper-proof Certificate of Performance sticker on your kitchen hood, which is required by most fire marshals and insurance companies as proof of compliance.