New to Hood Cleaning? Here’s What First-Time Customers Should Know
If you’ve never scheduled a professional hood cleaning before, it can feel a little overwhelming. How often do you need it? What do they actually clean? What’s this “NFPA 96” everyone keeps mentioning? Good news: we’re here to walk you through it. No pressure. No confusion. Just straight answers from a team that’s cleaned everything from mom-and-pop diners to food trucks and fine dining.
What a Real Hood Cleaning Covers
A legit cleaning includes:
- Hood canopy
- Baffle filters
- Ductwork (as accessible)
- Rooftop fan
- Grease containment
- Before/after documentation
At Elite Pressure Pros, we also prep your space and contain all runoff. No shortcuts. No mess left behind.
How Often You’ll Need Cleaning
It depends on your kitchen. Here’s what NFPA 96 recommends:
- Monthly: High-grease, 24/7 kitchens (woks, fryers, etc.)
- Quarterly: Most standard restaurants
- Semi-Annually: Low-use or seasonal kitchens
- Annually: Residential-style or very low-volume setups
We’ll help you figure out the right frequency for your system.
How Long Does It Take?
A standard clean takes 2 - 4 hours depending on the size and condition of your system. We offer overnight or early morning service so you don’t lose kitchen time.
What You Need to Do Before We Arrive
- Turn off pilot lights
- Make sure the kitchen is accessible
- Let us know about any past issues
We handle the rest - from setup to cleanup.
Why Elite Pressure Pros Is Built for First-Timers (H2)
We know this process might be new for you. So we:
- Explain everything up front
- Send reminders for your next clean
- Give you full photo documentation
- Answer all your “Is this normal?” questions
This isn’t just a service - it’s a relationship. And we’re in it for the long haul.
Ready for Your First Clean? Let’s Talk
No guesswork. No pressure. We’ll inspect your system, give you a fair quote, and walk you through every step. After that, you’ll never have to wonder, “Am I doing this right?” again.
