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Commercial Hood Cleaning Charlotte — Customer Reviews
“Matt and his team at Kitchen Guard are incredible to work with. Punctual, professional, and very detailed. Highly recommend Kitchen Guard to anyone looking for hood cleaning services.”
“Matt and his crew are just incredible. We’re a new business and their help and professional way had just been a blessing and they do great work”
“This company is amazing and the owners are Awesome. Im very happy with the customer service I received they are very helpful. 10 out of 10!!!!”
Commercial Hood Cleaning Near You
Kitchen Guard of Charlotte provides commercial hood cleaning and kitchen exhaust system cleaning across the greater Charlotte region. Our certified technicians clean the full system — the hood canopy, ductwork, and exhaust fan — to support fire prevention, maintain proper airflow, and keep your kitchen compliant with NFPA 96 inspection requirements.
Kitchen Guard of Charlotte specializes in commercial kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning for restaurants, hotels, and food service facilities across the greater Charlotte area — including Uptown, South End, Ballantyne, and neighboring communities in York and Lancaster County, SC. Our certified technicians clean every system to NFPA 96 standards and provide full before-and-after photo documentation, so you stay inspection-ready and fire-code compliant year-round.
Do you take pride in showing up on time, doing the job right, and keeping people safe? We’re always looking for skilled technicians, foremen, and Fire & Life Safety Consultants to join our growing team serving Charlotte and the surrounding region.
Click below to see our current openings and find out what it’s like to work with Kitchen Guard.
From the canopy to the entire ducting network and all the way to the fans on the roof, we clean your commercial kitchen to NFPA 96 standards.
From Uptown high-rises near Bank of America Stadium to neighborhood spots in NoDa and South End — we keep commercial kitchens safe and running across the Charlotte area.
From food trucks at Camp North End to fine dining in Uptown and SouthPark, Charlotte’s restaurant scene runs on tight margins and tighter health codes — we keep your kitchen fire-safe, clean, and open for business.
From the bank towers of Uptown to corporate campuses in Ballantyne and University City, Charlotte’s break rooms deserve the same NFPA 96 standard as any restaurant — we keep your corporate cafeteria fully functional for the employees who count on it every day.
Whether it’s game day at Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, or the Spectrum Center, Charlotte’s stadiums and arenas serve thousands of fans — our comprehensive cleaning services keep those commercial kitchens performing as well as the teams on the field.
From Atrium Health and Novant Health facilities to assisted living communities across Mecklenburg County, we help restore commercial kitchens to be high-performing, safe, and clean for the patients and families who depend on them.
From Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools cafeterias to dining halls at UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College, we use commercial-grade equipment and proven fire protection strategies to keep student kitchens fully functional and safe.
Whether it’s a boutique hotel Uptown or a big name near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, your complimentary breakfast bar or 5-star restaurant kitchen needs regular, high-quality cleaning to stay hospitable to Charlotte’s steady flow of guests.
Answers to common questions about commercial kitchen hood cleaning and exhaust system maintenance in the Charlotte area.
Cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume. NFPA 96 recommends quarterly cleaning for high-volume cooking (charbroiling, wok cooking), semi-annual cleaning for moderate-volume kitchens, and annual cleaning for low-volume operations. Your local fire marshal or insurance carrier may set a stricter schedule.
Grease filters should be cleaned or exchanged regularly to maintain proper airflow and reduce fire risk. Most commercial kitchens benefit from a routine filter exchange schedule, with higher-volume kitchens needing more frequent service. Learn more about our filter exchange program.
Worn gaskets, damaged fan belts, and malfunctioning access panels can compromise your exhaust system’s fire safety and efficiency. Our team offers hood and exhaust system repairs to keep your kitchen operating safely and up to code.
Commercial pressure washing uses high-powered, heated water to clean exterior areas like sidewalks, concrete flooring, and dumpster pads — removing grease, grime, and stains that build up around your restaurant. It keeps the outside of your kitchen clean, safe, and presentable.