Grease Buildup In Hoods Meadow

The Hidden Fire Risk of Grease Buildup in Hoods and How to Manage It

Having worked in restaurant kitchens for over a decade before moving into exhaust system maintenance, I have seen firsthand how quickly a clean hood can turn into a liability. The first kitchen I managed had a hood that had not been serviced in over a year. The filters were caked, the fan blades were coated, and the ductwork was lined with a thick, tacky residue. I remember standing under it one night after a busy dinner service, looking up at the dark, greasy surface and th