Duct sections nobody has cleaned
A clean hood doesn't mean a clean duct. If previous cleanings stopped at the canopy, we open the duct where access exists and report what we couldn't reach.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Bartlett, IL
Kitchen exhaust cleaning for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Bartlett: hood, filters, duct and roof fan, cleaned to bare metal after hours.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Kitchen exhaust problems we clean up in Bartlett
We clean commercial kitchen exhaust in Bartlett on the schedule NFPA 96 sets for your cooking volume. That means scraping and degreasing the hood, ducts and roof fan, photographing what we cleaned and telling you about any access or fan problems we find along the way.
Changed hands or new menu
New owners or a new menu often change the grease load. We clean the system to a known baseline and recommend a frequency that matches the new cooking.
School, church or daycare kitchen
Church and school kitchens are often forgotten between inspections. We set up a simple annual or semi-annual visit with paperwork for the file.
Kitchen left a mess by a previous cleaner
Good cleaning includes the cleanup. We protect equipment, catch the water and leave the area clean for the morning shift.
Hinged fan or access panels missing
Without a fan hinge kit or duct access panels, parts of the system can't be cleaned properly. We note it and can arrange for panels or a hinge to be added.
Unsure how often to clean
Fryers and charbroilers in a busy kitchen build grease much faster than a church kitchen that warms food. We set the interval by volume and then adjust it by what we find.
Odors from the roof or exhaust
Old grease in the duct and fan gives off a rancid smell neighbors notice. A thorough cleaning usually takes care of it.
Cleaning can't interrupt service
Hood cleaning is scheduled after closing. We set up, clean, rinse and leave the kitchen ready for prep.
What the job covers
- Filter removal and cleaningBaffle filters pulled, degreased and washed, then reinstalled at the end.
- Grease ductVertical and horizontal duct cleaned through the hood, the fan and any access panels.
- Roof exhaust fanFan wheel, housing and curb area cleaned, with a check of the belt and bearings.
- Rinse and wipe-downWe rinse the system and leave the hood and surrounding area clean.
- Before and after photosWe document each part of the system so you can see what was done.
- Certificate and service reportThe post-cleaning sticker and a report covering areas cleaned, areas inaccessible and issues found.
- Recurring scheduleA standing schedule matched to your kitchen so the sticker never runs out.
Systems and components
Alkaline degreasersCommercial degreasers that break down cooked-on grease on hoods, duct and fans.
Hot-water pressure washingHot water under pressure rinses loosened grease out of the hood, duct and fan.
Grease containment at the fanContainment around the roof fan that catches grease before it reaches the roofing.
Access panels and fan hinge kitsHardware added to reach duct runs and tip the fan safely for cleaning.
Hand scrapingThick deposits come off by hand before any washing starts.
Before and after: kitchens near Bartlett
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, cafe kitchen: commercial hood cleaning
This one is a cafe kitchen in Bartlett. The main complaint was a hood and filters caked with grease. Finished kitchen: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area. On site this meant filter removal and cleaning, roof exhaust fan, plus certificate and service report.
Before
AfterA Hanover Park cafe kitchen: before and after
The site: a cafe kitchen in Hanover Park. The reason for the call: an expired cleaning sticker before a fire inspection. Finished kitchen: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area. Work included roof exhaust fan, before and after photos, plus recurring schedule.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterGrease Trap Installation & Cleaning in a cafe kitchen, Bartlett
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Bartlett →
Before
AfterA Bartlett 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
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Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bartlett →Scheduling around service
- Call or book a visitTell us the kitchen type, the equipment under the hood and when you last had it cleaned.
- Walk-throughA quick survey of the system to see what can be reached and how long it will take.
- Written estimate and scheduleA written quote and a cleaning date outside service hours.
- Cleaning after hoursOvernight or on a closed day, the full system is cleaned and the area wiped down.
- Sticker and reportA dated certificate goes on the hood and a report with photos goes to you.
Commercial Hood Cleaning questions from Bartlett businesses
Will cleaning interrupt business?
No. We clean after closing or on days you're closed, and the kitchen is ready for the next shift.
What is the hood cleaning sticker?
After each cleaning we put a sticker on the hood with the service date, so inspectors and insurers can see it's current.
What does 'cleaned to bare metal' mean?
Every reachable surface of the hood, duct and fan is cleaned down to the steel, with no remaining grease layer.
How often do restaurant hoods need to be cleaned?
NFPA 96 sets the frequency by cooking volume, from monthly for solid-fuel cooking to annually for low-volume kitchens. Busy fryer and grill kitchens fall near the short end.
Is kitchen exhaust cleaning the same as hood cleaning?
People use both names, but a proper job covers the whole exhaust system: hood, filters, plenum, duct and roof fan, not just the visible canopy.
What are Bartlett's grease trap rules?
Village of Bartlett municipal code 9-10-5 (grease interceptors): 100 mg/L FOG limit; interceptors per IDPH 890.510. We size and service interceptors to meet them.
Bartlett contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- Downtime costs you covers, so Bartlett work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services) and the fire department when the job needs them.
- Insurance certificates, site access and landlord requirements are sorted out before work starts.
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Other kitchen services in Bartlett
Commercial Kitchen Hood InstallationType I and II hoods, grease duct, fans and makeup air, built to NFPA 96.
Grease Trap Installation & CleaningTraps and interceptors installed, cleaned and logged for inspectors.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.