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Trusted by local restaurants and businesses, we’re the go-to experts for kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning in Metro Detroit — proudly serving Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy, Clawson, Ferndale, Berkley, Madison Heights, Southfield, Farmington, Bloomfield Hills, Livonia, Downtown Detroit, Dearborn, down river and surrounding communities.
Hood Cleaning Service Areas in Metro Detroit:
Oakland County: Royal Oak | Birmingham | Troy | Clawson | Ferndale | Berkley | Madison Heights | Southfield | Bloomfield Hills | Farmington Hills | Novi
Wayne County: Detroit | Dearborn | Livonia | Westland | Downriver (Wyandotte, Trenton, Southgate, Lincoln Park, Taylor)
Macomb County: Warren | Sterling Heights | St. Clair Shores | Clinton Township | Shelby Township
Our team is thoroughly versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures fire suppression standards are met at every service. We handle the compliance details so you don’t have to.
We provide thorough before-and-after photo reports of your kitchen exhaust system after every service. Your documentation is always ready for health inspectors, fire marshals, and insurance carriers.
We show up when we say we will — every time. Our scheduling is built around your kitchen’s hours, with night and early-morning availability so we never disrupt your service.
Whether you need updates on your service or have a compliance question, we respond fast. You’ll always know the status of your kitchen’s cleaning schedule.
Our experienced team specializes in commercial kitchen cleaning and ensures your exhaust system is spotless from hood canopy to rooftop fan — every component, every visit.
You stay informed with instant alerts about scheduled services, compliance updates, and any issues detected during cleaning — so you’re never caught off guard.
Kitchen Guard of Metro Detroit is growing—and we’re looking for skilled Technicians, Foremen, and Fire & Life Safety Consultants to join our team. We’re building more than just a business; we’re creating a professional, supportive culture where team members are empowered to succeed. If you’re passionate about safety, quality, and making an impact in the Metro Detroit community, we want to hear from you.
Click below to see what opportunities exist to join our growing business.
METRO DETROIT’S HOOD CLEANING SPECIALISTS
Full-System Commercial Hood Cleaning That Meets NFPA 96
Serving Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy, Clawson, Ferndale, Berkley, Madison Heights, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Livonia, Detroit, Dearborn, Downriver, and all of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
What’s Included in Every Hood Cleaning Service
Kitchen fires start in the exhaust system — not on the cook line. That’s why every Kitchen Guard hood cleaning covers the complete system from the hood canopy all the way to the rooftop fan.
Hood Canopy & Grease Filters: We remove and deep-clean every grease filter and wash the full interior of the hood canopy using commercial-grade hot water pressure washing equipment. Grease-saturated filters are the #1 cause of elevated fire risk.
Plenum Chamber: The plenum — the cavity directly above the filters — accumulates the heaviest grease load in the entire system and is frequently skipped by lower-quality services. We clean it completely, every visit.
Ductwork from Hood to Rooftop: Grease doesn’t stop at the filters. It coats the interior walls of the duct run from the hood all the way to the rooftop exhaust unit. We clean the accessible duct interior at every service and flag any access panel needs.
Exhaust Fan & Rooftop Unit: The rooftop exhaust fan is the most frequently neglected component in the system. We clean the fan housing, blades, and grease containment system and document the condition of belts, hinges, and access points.
Cleaning Frequency Requirements
NFPA 96 sets mandatory cleaning intervals based on cooking volume and equipment type. Kitchen Guard will recommend the right schedule for your Metro Detroit kitchen:
– Solid fuel or wood-burning equipment (charcoal, wood-fired pizza ovens): Monthly
– High-volume charbroiling or 24-hour operations: Monthly
– High-volume frying or wok cooking: Quarterly
– Standard cooking operations: Semi-annually
– Low-volume or seasonal kitchens: Annually
Michigan Compliance Note: Detroit Fire Department, Warren Fire Department, and fire marshals across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties inspect commercial kitchen exhaust systems for NFPA 96 compliance. Violations can result in fines, forced closures, and voided insurance coverage.
What to Expect on Service Day
Our crew arrives with all equipment needed to complete the job — including hot water pressure washers, containment tarps, and protective gear. We work around your kitchen’s hours, with night, overnight, and early-morning scheduling available across Metro Detroit.
Every service includes:
1. Before-and-after photos delivered to your inbox within 24 hours
2. Signed service report with technician name and date
3. Service sticker on the hood with last-cleaned and next-due dates
4. Written frequency recommendation based on your cooking equipment and volume
5. Flag notes for any access panel needs, fan issues, or rooftop grease concerns
Kitchen Guard’s NFPA-certified technicians clean every inch of your exhaust system — from the hood canopy to the rooftop fan — so your Metro Detroit kitchen is fire-safe, compliant, and inspection-ready every time.
From fast food to 5-star full service restaurants and stadiums – we cover it all.
From Greektown to Royal Oak’s Woodward Avenue corridor, Corktown to Birmingham — Kitchen Guard keeps Metro Detroit restaurants fire safe, NFPA 96 compliant, and fully operational with flexible scheduling that never disrupts your service.
Detroit Tech Center campuses, Auburn Hills corporate parks, and Southfield office complexes trust Kitchen Guard to keep employee cafeterias NFPA 96 compliant and running at peak efficiency.
From Ford Field to Little Caesars Arena and Michigan venues across Metro Detroit, Kitchen Guard provides NFPA 96 certified hood cleaning for stadium and arena commercial kitchens.
Detroit Medical Center, Beaumont Health, Henry Ford Health System, and assisted living facilities across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties rely on Kitchen Guard to keep commercial kitchens compliant and safe.
K-12 schools, Detroit Public Schools Community District, and universities across Metro Detroit trust Kitchen Guard to maintain compliant commercial kitchens that serve students safely every day.
From Detroit’s riverfront hotels to Oakland County boutique properties and suburban extended-stay brands, Kitchen Guard delivers professional hood cleaning that keeps hotel kitchens fire-safe and inspection-ready.
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS
"We use Kitchen Guard for all our restaurants for one simple reason — they're easy to do business with. Reliable, professional, and they always show up when they say they will."
"Kitchen Guard keeps our restaurant clean, safe and to the necessary standards — including our wood-burning oven. Highly recommend for any Metro Detroit restaurant owner."
SERVICE AREA
Kitchen Guard serves restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens across Metro Detroit — all performed by W2 employees, never subcontractors.
