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Jonny jones

  • Posts: 387
canopy cleaning
« on: October 21, 2006, 12:58:25 pm »
hi there, i am just wondering is there any money in kitchen canopy cleaning and cleaning the filters in the hoods like kitchens in restaurant and schools and other food outlets, can somebody give me a point in the right dirrection
thanx jonny

martin19842

  • Posts: 1945
Re: canopy cleaning
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2006, 09:57:21 pm »
hi there

yes there is money is this business, so I would suggest some further investigation.  also the ducting itself needs cleaning.

regards

martin

Atlantic Cleaning

  • Posts: 115
Re: canopy cleaning
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2006, 05:58:47 pm »
where is the best place to get some training in cleaning Canopies & Ducting

Duncan

Kleen Machine

  • Posts: 82
Re: canopy cleaning
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2006, 10:09:43 pm »
My name is Merrill Fox, and I'm a pressure washer distributor in the USA. Before, I had a contract cleaning business and have cleaned many grease hoods.

First of all you need to make sure that there is a working drain, and invest in a wet vac and maybe a puddle pump. This is for water control.

Secondly, to clean the hood and filters is one thing., another is the duct that rises to the roof with the air mover on top of it.

You will need a hot water pressure cleaner.

Start by removing the air mover fan and you can use wand extentions or a telescoping pole to clean the grease. You will need a heavy duty degreaser with plenty of potasium Hydroxide in it. ( caustic  )

I would reccomend a plastic sheeting  be placed over the stoves and remove the grease filters. You can then wash from the roof down and wash the hood and filters.

This should be done on a periodic basis.  You will need to manage the water and clean up before putting everything together. If they want the entire kitchen cleaned in addition, you will need to first pull all of the debris out from under the whole kitchen line. Then you need to be concerned about the electric. ( shock hazard ) I would shut off all elecric to where you are cleaning and wrap all electrical boxes and fixtures to protect from the moisture. Again water management is critical. You may need some helpers with some floor squeeqees..

This is a messy job and will have to be done usually at night.

You can look at pressure cleaning eqipment at www.merrillfoxenterprises.com

Good luck,
Merrill

ceiling Pro

  • Posts: 11
Re: canopy cleaning
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2007, 06:59:53 pm »
Have you heard of Ceiling Pro? In the US, they make the majority of their money from fast food kitchens. It started with ceiling cleaning but has now gone lower. Their solution isn't available off the shelf but is available to their Local Dealers. It is also very non-labour intesive, there's no scrubbing involved whatsoever.This might not be for you and your area might already be sold. If kitchen hoods are a problem, the vinyl ceiling probably is too. Their solutions can clean the duct vents but I wouldn't advise going further up the tube. However, I know someone who may be able to help. If you are interested in looking further into this, take a look at www.cpuksouthwest.co.uk and then contact us. I'd be happy to share further information with you, if you feel it might fit well with your existing business.