All commercial and industrial kitchens under the Health and Safety Act and Food Hygiene Act require a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene when it comes to food preparation. The aim of these legislations is to protect consumer health and well-being.

If regular canopy cleaning is not undertaken, fats, oily deposits and fibrous particles can accumulate, reducing air flow efficiency and producing a warm greasy environment for bacteria and cockroaches to breed. Furthermore, neglecting to maintain kitchen canopies can result in a fire risk caused by grease build ups in the duct which that ignite from high temperatures.

The frequency of cleaning depends on a few variables such as the type of food you’re cooking, and the frequency of use, however deep cleaning should be conducted by a professional cleaning company that is trained, experienced and certified to wash out kitchen canopies safely.