Before & After: Commercial Hood Cleaning at a Kent, WA Restaurant

Kitchen Guard of Greater Seattle recently completed a commercial hood cleaning service at a restaurant in Kent, Washington. Here’s what you can expect when our team visits your kitchen.

The Assessment

Before beginning work, our technician inspects the full exhaust system — from the cooking surface through the canopy hood, up the ductwork, and to the rooftop exhaust fan. This helps us identify areas of heavy grease accumulation and plan the most efficient cleaning sequence. In most cases, the heaviest buildup is found in the ductwork above fryers and charbroilers.

The Cleaning Process

Our crew covers all cooking equipment and kitchen surfaces to protect them before we begin. We then apply degreasing agents and use commercial-grade pressure washers to clean every surface of the exhaust system. The canopy hood, all duct sections, fan housing, and grease containment systems are cleaned to bare metal where accessible.

Photo Documentation

One of Kitchen Guard’s core commitments is transparent documentation. We photograph every section of the exhaust system before and after cleaning. These photos become part of your service report — your documentation that the system was cleaned to NFPA 96 standards. Many restaurants share these with their insurance provider or post them on-site for health inspectors.

After the Cleaning

Once cleaning is complete, we remove all protective coverings, restore your kitchen to working order, and provide you with a completed service report. The entire process is typically completed overnight to minimize disruption to your kitchen operations.

Schedule Hood Cleaning in Kent, WA

Kitchen Guard serves all of Greater Seattle including Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Renton, Tukwila, and surrounding communities. Call 206-656-0033 or schedule a consultation today.