Kitchen Hood Exhaust Cleaning
Grease fires are the leading cause of restaurant fires in the United States — and a dirty hood exhaust system is the most preventable reason they happen. Hive Industrial Services provides NFPA 96 certified hood cleaning to keep your kitchen safe, compliant, and protected.
DIRTY HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEMS ARE A FIRE HAZARD
The Risk Is Real
COOKING CAUSES MOST RESTAURANT FIRES
Cooking is responsible for 57% of all restaurant fires, making proper kitchen safety essential for every business.
RESTAURANT FIRES CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE
Between 2007 and 2009, an estimated 5,900 restaurant building fires occurred every year in the U.S., resulting in 75 injuries and $172 million in property damage annually.
57% OF RESTAURANT FIRES START WITH COOKING
Grease vapor builds up in hood exhaust systems over time — and without regular cleaning, that buildup becomes a serious fire hazard.
Why Certification Matters
Grease fires are the leading cause of restaurant fires in the United States — and a dirty hood exhaust system is the most preventable reason they happen. Hive Industrial Services provides NFPA 96 certified hood cleaning to keep your kitchen safe, compliant, and protected.
80% of hood cleaning companies are NOT NFPA 96 certified
If a fire occurs and your cleaning company was not certified, your insurance claim will most likely be denied
Many companies only clean what is visible from the kitchen — leaving the rest of your system dirty and your business at risk
Hive Industrial Services is fully certified. We protect your investment, your employees, and your insurance coverage.
Don't wait for a fire marshal inspection
Full Four-Component Cleaning
Unlike companies that cut corners, we clean every part of your hood exhaust system for one flat price:
Fan Cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning
Canopy Hood Cleaning
Filter Cleaning
The fan pulls grease vapor out of the kitchen and exhausts it from the building. We clean it to help maintain proper airflow and reduce grease buildup.
The ductwork connects the canopy hood to the exhaust fan. We clean the ductwork to remove hidden grease buildup throughout the system.
The canopy hood covers the kitchen equipment that generates grease vapor. We clean the hood to remove visible grease and keep the kitchen safer.
The filters direct grease-laden air through the system to the fan. We clean the filters to help the entire exhaust system work properly.
Before & After Photos
Every cleaning includes before and after photographs, so you can see exactly how clean your system is — no need to climb on the roof.
Compliance Made Easy
After your initial service, we place your location on a regular cleaning schedule based on your kitchen’s usage and local requirements. We handle the documentation too:
COMPLIANCE REPORTS
NFPA 96 compliance reports provided after every cleaning.
DIRECT SUBMISSION
Reports submitted directly to your local jurisdiction on your behalf.
We serve restaurants, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, schools, hotels, airports, malls, food trucks, and any other location with a commercial hood system.
CLEANING REMINDERS
Scheduling reminders so you never miss a required cleaning.
Benefits of Scheduled Hood Cleaning
Improved kitchen airflow and reduced unpleasant grease odors.
We work around your hours so your business is never disrupted.
Reduced fire risk by removing flammable grease buildup before it accumulates.
Your system is fully cleaned by a certified professional.
Year-round NFPA 96 compliance — always ready for a fire marshal inspection.
BETTER AIRFLOW
24/7 AVAILABILITY
LOWER FIRE RISK
PEACE OF MIND
YEAR-ROUND COMPLIANCE
Common Questions
Find quick answers about commercial kitchen hood exhaust cleaning, grease buildup, airflow, and what is included in the cleaning process.
Commercial kitchen hood exhaust cleaning is the cleaning of the hood, filters, ductwork, and exhaust fan that remove grease-laden vapor from a commercial kitchen.
Commercial kitchen hoods collect grease vapor during cooking. Over time, grease buildup inside the exhaust system can restrict airflow and create a serious fire hazard.
Kitchen hood exhaust cleaning may include the exhaust fan, ductwork, canopy hood, and filters. Cleaning the full system helps address buildup beyond the visible parts of the hood.
NFPA 96 is an important fire safety standard for commercial cooking operations. Proper hood exhaust cleaning helps businesses support safer kitchen operations and inspection readiness.
Cleaning frequency depends on kitchen usage, cooking volume, grease production, and applicable requirements. High-volume kitchens usually need more frequent cleaning than low-volume kitchens.
Yes. Removing grease buildup from the hood exhaust system can help improve airflow and reduce unpleasant grease-related odors in the kitchen.
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