Kitchen Canopy Cleaning

There are a number of very important reasons to have your canopy extraction system cleaned on a regular basis, the most important of which are listed below.

• Food Hygiene – Good food hygiene practices dictate that extraction units should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis to avoid a build-up of grease and dirt inside. Failure to do so can lead to a range of serious issues, including the contamination of both ingredients and kitchen appliances/utensils. Most extraction systems feature a drip gutter, which is designed to catch excess grease and if they are not cleaned every now and then, the gutter may overflow, allowing grease to drop onto the hob, as well as any dishes being prepared on it, below.
• Safety – In addition to being a potential food hygiene hazard, an accumulation of grease in your kitchen canopy represents a serious fire hazard. Layers of caked-on grease can easily combust if hit by a stray spark from nearby electrical wires, leading to a fire with the potential to cause severe damage and put lives at risk too. For this reason alone, it is imperative that canopies in all commercial kitchens, and those in domestic kitchens too, are regularly cleaned by somebody who knows what they are doing.
• Equipment Maintenance – Just like any other system comprised of electrical and mechanical components, a kitchen canopy extraction system will benefit from regular maintenance and cleaning. Have yours cleaned by local professionals every couple of years and you could extend the service life of various moving components by a considerable amount.