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How to Effectively Clean Your Commercial Kitchen Hood Filter
• February 08, 2022
Categories: Hoods
Introduction
Commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems play a crucial role in maintaining clean and safe restaurant environments. They work tirelessly to capture grime, dust, and grease from the air, ensuring that your kitchen remains free of airborne contaminants. Stainless steel hood filters are instrumental in this process, but over time, they require proper cleaning to maintain peak performance. Neglecting their maintenance can compromise your exhaust system's efficiency, lead to increased energy consumption, and even cause damage to the entire system. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps to clean your exhaust hood filter, ensuring your kitchen remains a safe and efficient workspace.
 
Step 1: Remove the Filter
Start by removing the filter from your exhaust hood system. Take a close look to check for any damage. If you notice any issues, such as tears or holes, consider replacing the filter before proceeding.
 
Step 2: Prepare a Soaking Station
Fill a kitchen sink or a large container with extremely hot water. The hot water will help loosen the accumulated grease and grime on the filter.
 
Step 3: Create a Natural Cleaning Solution
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The Time To Start Going Green With Your Restaurant Is NOW
• January 21, 2022
Categories: Hoods
The talk-of-the-town on a global scale lately has been climate change and how businesses of all kinds can focus on becoming more eco-friendly and sustainability conscious moving forward. This goes far beyond just restaurants, and reaches across the e...

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First Time Exhaust Hood Buying Tips
• January 11, 2022
Categories: Hoods
Whether you are looking for an exhaust hood system for a small residential kitchen or a large commercial cooking space, the buying process can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing. While the basic premise behind exhaust hoods is safety and clean...

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New Year, Clean Kitchen - Kick Off The New Year With An Exhaust Hood Deep Cleaning
• December 23, 2021
Categories: Hoods
As the holidays begin to kick off and the new year approaches, it's a great time to get prepped for what the new year will bring. Properly running a kitchen requires routine maintenance and cleaning, and just like the majority of the world that uses ...

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Protecting Your Ventilation and HVAC Equipment from Severe Weather
• November 09, 2021
Categories: Hoods
Introduction As the seasons shift, so do the weather patterns, ushering in a host of changes. The transition from cooling to freezing temperatures brings snow, sleet, and other extreme weather conditions. With the arrival of spring, the snow and ice...

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