Every now and then, your kitchen hoods need cleaning to avoid the accumulation of grease. Grease when ignited, can cause restaurant fire. It is important to regularly monitor and keep track of your hood cleaning to be compliant with NFPA-96 Standard.
Why are range hoods important in restaurants?
- A range hood contributes to a more clean air in the kitchen.
Notably, the most important role of a range hood is to remove any unwanted gas and odors in the kitchen. When cooking or preparing for a meal, other people might end up dealing with the smoke and the odor that comes with it. With the help of a range hood, it drives away any unwanted particles in the air. It also helps in preventing carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a harmful gas for the human body.
- A range hood makes your cooking more comfortable.
A range hood can contribute to a clean and comfortable cooking environment. Cooking produces heat so sometimes it is uncomfortable dealing with all the smokes around the kitchen. A good quality range hood can make the life of a chef easier and all the other kitchen personnel. When you’re comfortable in your working environment, you will be motivated to perform better.
- A range hood makes kitchen cleaning easier.
Cooking sometimes leaves excessive moisture in the air and it is also a factor for grease build-up which is sometimes hard to remove. Having a range hood prevents those things and makes your cleaning a little bit easier.
- A range hood is a good kitchen investment
This can come in handy if you want to re-sell your restaurant. A restaurant with a range hood installed has a higher market value than a restaurant with none. For this reason, a range hood is considered a luxury in every restaurant.
For these reasons, it is important to clean your kitchen hoods regularly by professional kitchen hood cleaning operators. NFPA-96 Standard calls for monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually depending on the frequency of cooking and size of your kitchen exhaust system.
