For over 60 years, Pressure Kleen has been Ontario’s trusted certified commercial hood cleaning specialist – serving restaurants, hotels, franchise chains, institutional kitchens, and commercial facilities from Toronto and the GTA to Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Barrie, Windsor, London, and beyond.
Our kitchen exhaust cleaning service covers the complete exhaust pathway: commercial hood cleaning, kitchen exhaust duct cleaning, exhaust fan cleaning, kitchen hood filter cleaning, and rooftop grease containment – all performed by PECT-certified technicians as designated by IKECA. We work to NFPA 96 standards, cleaning hoods, grease ducts, and fan components to bare metal where required.
Improperly maintained kitchen exhaust systems are a leading cause of commercial kitchen fires. Grease buildup in ducts, fans, and hoods creates direct fire risk and puts your employees, customers, and property at serious risk. Regular certified exhaust cleaning reduces that risk, supports fire code compliance, and can protect your insurance standing.
Every service is backed by our Absolute Proof® program: digital before and after photos, detailed service reports, deficiency reporting, and compliance documentation – ready for fire inspectors, insurance providers, and facility audits. We schedule after-hours and overnight to minimize disruption to your kitchen operations.
Our kitchen exhaust system cleaning services include:
- Internal exhaust system inspections
- Fans & grease duct cleaning
- Installation of rooftop grease containment units
- Commercial hood cleaning - interior and exterior canopy surfaces
- Kitchen exhaust duct cleaning - horizontal and vertical grease duct runs
- Commercial exhaust fan cleaning - fan blades, housings, and accessible components
- Kitchen hood filter cleaning and filter exchange programs
- Commercial range hood filter cleaning and replacement
- Grease duct cleaning (restaurant exhaust duct cleaning)
- Kitchen exhaust system inspections - full internal assessment
- Hood cleaning
- Installation of access doors
- Replacement of exhaust fan hinges
- Hood filter exchange services
- Rooftop grease containment unit installation and maintenance
- Access door installation for improved duct access
- Exhaust fan hinge replacement
- Grease containment area cleaning
- Deficiency reporting with recommended corrective actions
- Compliance documentation for NFPA 96 and fire inspection requirements
- After-hours and overnight scheduling to avoid operational disruption
What Is Included in Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning
Hood / Canopy
Full interior and exterior cleaning of the canopy body, including grease-laden surfaces, baffles, and accessible filter housing areas. Cleaned to bare metal standard where required.
Grease Filters
Removal, cleaning, and reinstallation of baffle filters and mesh filters. Filter exchange program available for facilities that prefer immediate replacement with clean units.
Grease Ducts
Cleaning of horizontal and vertical duct runs – the full exhaust pathway from hood to fan. Thorough grease removal to reduce fire risk and meet NFPA 96 requirements.
Access Panels
Inspection and use of existing access doors; installation of additional access doors where needed for complete duct access and compliance.
Exhaust Fan Housing
Cleaning of fan blades, housing, and motor-adjacent surfaces. Fan hinge replacement available. Rooftop fan components serviced where accessible.
Rooftop Components
Cleaning and inspection of rooftop exhaust fan areas, grease containment units, and rooftop duct terminations. Installation of grease containment units available.
Grease Containment Areas
Removal of grease accumulation from containment trays, catchments, and rooftop surfaces around the exhaust termination point.
Deficiency Reporting
Any issues identified during cleaning – damaged panels, deteriorating ductwork, non-compliant components – are documented and reported with recommended corrective actions.
Why Certified Hood Cleaning Matters
Not all hood cleaning services are equal. Certified kitchen exhaust cleaning – performed by PECT-designated technicians to NFPA 96 standards – is a different class of service from unverified or residential cleaning. Here is why it matters for commercial operators.
| NFPA 96 Compliance | The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations (NFPA 96) sets the minimum requirements for exhaust system cleaning in commercial kitchens. Compliance is not optional – it is required for fire safety, insurance, and inspection purposes. |
| PECT-Certified Technicians | Pressure Kleen technicians hold Professional Exhaust Cleaning Technician (PECT) designation as defined by IKECA – the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association. This certification requires demonstrated knowledge of exhaust systems, cleaning methods, and NFPA 96 requirements. |
| Bare Metal Standard | Certified cleaning means removing grease to bare metal – not just reducing visible surface buildup. This is the standard required to genuinely reduce fire risk and document compliance. Absolute Proof® photos verify bare metal results on every job. |
| Documentation for Insurers & Inspectors | Fire inspectors and insurance providers increasingly require documented proof of certified exhaust cleaning. Our service reports, deficiency records, and before/after photos give you a complete compliance paper trail – ready for audits, renewals, and inspections. |
See for yourself!
Bare Metal Hood Cleaning - The Standard, Not a Promise
Pressure Kleen cleans commercial kitchen exhaust systems to bare metal – removing all grease deposits from hoods, ducts, and fan components down to the raw metal surface. This is what NFPA 96 requires, and what our Absolute Proof® documentation verifies through before and after photos on every service visit.
- Bare metal hood cleaning where required by NFPA 96
- Thorough grease removal throughout the full exhaust pathway
- Photo-documented proof of service – every visit, every system
Home of the Absolute Proof® system
Pressure-Kleen is famously known for its unique Absolute Proof® Program.
This program has been created to provide all our customers with peace of mind, quality control, and complete satisfaction.
How does it work?
For every kitchen exhaust cleaning and commercial hood cleaning job, our Absolute Proof® program delivers: digital before and after photos documenting hood, duct, and fan conditions; detailed work orders and service reports; deficiency reports with recommended corrective actions; and compliance certificates ready for fire inspectors, insurance providers, and facility audits. Multi-location operators receive consistent documentation across all sites – organized and accessible when you need it.
Commercial Hood Cleaning for Restaurants, Chains, and Multi-Location Facilities
Pressure Kleen provides certified kitchen exhaust cleaning for a wide range of commercial operations – from single-location restaurants to national franchise chains and institutional foodservice facilities.
| Restaurants & Hotels | Single-location restaurants, full-service hotels, and boutique hospitality operations – scheduled after-hours to eliminate disruption to kitchen operations. |
| Franchise Chains | Multi-location franchise groups with consistent NFPA 96-compliant service, unified documentation, and centralized scheduling across all locations. One standard across your entire portfolio. |
| Institutional Kitchens | Hospitals, universities, senior living facilities, corporate cafeterias, and other institutional foodservice operations with compliance and documentation requirements. |
| Commercial Facilities | Arenas, airports, food courts, large-scale commercial properties, and mixed-use developments with multiple kitchen exhaust systems under one roof or across multiple buildings. |
Satisfaction
Guaranteed
Our commitment is your total satisfaction. You can be confident that the job will be done right the first time.
Peace
of mind
Our customer service is built on communication. We take away the wonder and leave you with assurance that the job is done right.
Quality
control
Our team uses the most advanced reporting procedure and quality control protocol in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions - Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning
What is included in commercial hood cleaning?
Commercial hood cleaning covers the canopy / hood interior and exterior, grease filters, grease ducts, access panels, exhaust fan housing, rooftop fan components, and grease containment areas. Our PECT-certified technicians clean the full exhaust pathway – from hood to rooftop – to a bare metal standard where required.
How often should a kitchen exhaust system be cleaned?
NFPA 96 recommends cleaning frequency based on cooking volume: monthly for high-volume operations (solid fuel or wok cooking), quarterly for most commercial kitchens, and semi-annually or annually for lower-volume facilities. We assess your operation and recommend a compliant schedule.
What does bare metal hood cleaning mean?
Cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume and grease production. Under NFPA 96 guidelines, high-volume operations may require quarterly cleaning, while moderate- and lower-volume kitchens may require less frequent service.
Do you clean filters, fans, ducts, and rooftop exhaust components?
Yes. Our kitchen exhaust cleaning service covers the complete system: hood filters, grease ducts (horizontal and vertical runs), exhaust fan housings, rooftop fan components, access panels, and grease containment areas. We also offer filter exchange programs and access door installation.
Are your technicians certified for kitchen exhaust cleaning?
Yes. Our technicians hold PECT (Professional Exhaust Cleaning Technician) designation as defined by IKECA – the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association. This certification demonstrates technical knowledge and compliance with NFPA 96 standards.
Do you provide before and after photos?
Yes – every exhaust cleaning service includes digital before and after photos of hoods, ducts, fans, and rooftop components through our Absolute Proof® program. These photos document the condition before cleaning and verify bare metal results where applicable.
Do you issue deficiency reports?
Yes. If our technicians identify issues during cleaning – such as damaged access panels, deteriorating ductwork, or non-compliant components – we report these as deficiencies with recommended corrective actions. This documentation is useful for facility managers, insurers, and fire inspectors.
Do you clean restaurant hood systems for chains and multi-location operators?
Yes. We support franchise groups, national restaurant chains, and multi-location operators with centralized scheduling, consistent NFPA 96-compliant service, and unified documentation across all locations. One vendor, one standard.
What affects the cost of commercial hood cleaning?
Cost depends on the number of hoods, duct length and accessibility, fan condition and type, grease buildup level, required service frequency, after-hours scheduling needs, and whether the scope includes filter exchange or access door work. We do not publish fixed pricing – contact us for a quote based on your specific system.
What is the difference between hood cleaning and full commercial kitchen cleaning?
Kitchen exhaust system cleaning (this service) covers the exhaust pathway: hoods, ducts, fans, filters, and rooftop components – regulated under NFPA 96. Commercial kitchen cleaning is a separate service covering cooking equipment, prep surfaces, floors, walls, ceilings, and accessible canopy areas. Pressure Kleen provides both – see our Commercial Kitchen Cleaning page.
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