Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Glasgow
At Swiftclean, we specialise in professional kitchen extract cleaning in Glasgow,
ensuring your kitchen remains safe, efficient, and compliant with fire safety regulations.
Kitchen Extract System Cleaning and Fire Risk Control
It is estimated that as many as 70% of commercial kitchen fires are caused by the build-up of fat and grease, which is why kitchen extract cleaning is crucial for any commercial kitchen operation.
The consequences of failing to ensure that kitchen extracts are properly cleaned can be severe, especially if they lead to a fire. Those found to be non-compliant with regulations regarding the upkeep, maintenance and cleaning of kitchen extracts could have their insurance claims denied or end up facing large fines, penalties and even a prison sentence.
At Swiftclean, our team of dedicated experts are on hand to deliver professional, reliable and cost-effective kitchen extract cleaning in Glasgow. Our specialist services are carried out in line with BESA specification, TR19®Grease, to ensure that your kitchen extracts are clean and meet all the necessary safety requirements.
Understanding Kitchen Extract Systems
Commercial kitchen extract systems serve as the lungs of professional kitchens, removing harmful airborne impurities, heat, and grease from the cooking environment. These systems are comprised of several crucial components working together to maintain a safe and clean kitchen atmosphere.
The primary components of a kitchen extract system include:
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- Extraction Canopies (hoods) positioned above heat-generating appliances
- Ducting for channelling extracted air to the fan
- Extractor Fans for moving air through the system to the exhaust vent
- Exhaust Vent directs extracted air out of the building
Poor extraction systems can lead to significant issues, including grease accumulation on surfaces, hygiene problems, and increased fire risks. Additionally, ineffective systems result in higher operational costs and potential health hazards for kitchen staff.
Our experienced professionals have advanced training and utilise specialist equipment to perform kitchen extract cleaning to the TR19®Grease specification to ensure that your premises are clean and safe.
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Swiftclean commitment:
- FREE quotation/technical advice – Nationwide – call 0800 243 471
- Complete satisfaction or your money back guaranteed
- Inspections to ensure compliance with current Health & Safety regulations
- Rapid response to your needs
- Inspection methods in line with BESA TR19®Grease specification
- Full inspection reports provided and benchmarked to recognised levels.
Fire Safety and Compliance
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) developed TR19®Grease as a standalone specification focused on fire risk management of grease accumulation within kitchen extraction systems. This standard has become increasingly important as commercial kitchen fires involving extract systems have focused the attention of insurers and property owners.
The required cleaning frequency depends on kitchen usage and grease build-up between cleanings. However, for an initial clean, refer to the guidelines below:
- Heavy use (12-16 hours daily): Clean every 3 months
- Moderate use (6-12 hours daily): Clean every 6 months
- Light use (2-6 hours daily): Clean every 12 months
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As a result of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, businesses must conduct suitable risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards. Therefore, regular cleaning of extraction units and associated ductwork is not merely a recommendation but a legal requirement.
Without proper compliance and regular cleaning, insurance policies may become invalid, potentially leading to significant financial losses in case of fire incidents. We provide kitchen extract cleaning in Glasgow that works to deliver complete peace of mind in knowing that your premises are safe and compliant.
The Professional Cleaning Process
Our kitchen extract cleaning service begins with a comprehensive inspection to assess the system’s condition by conducting Wet Film Thickness Tests (WFTT) for soft deposits and Deposit Thickness Tests (DTT) for harder, carbonised deposits.
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The cleaning process encompasses several methods based on contamination levels:
- Manual wiping with degreasing agents
- Hand scraping for hardened deposits
- Chemical application to dissolve stubborn residues
- Mechanical blasting for extreme cases
Following the cleaning process, our verification tests will ensure that the system meets the TR19®Grease specification. A detailed post-clean verification report is then generated, which includes pre-clean measurements, photographic evidence, and chemical data for your records.
Is Your Kitchen Extract Overdue a Professional Clean?
At Swiftclean, we have experience across various sectors including hospitality, care homes, food manufacturers, hotels and restaurants. Our team of specialists deliver an efficient, reliable and cost-effective service that helps to keep your kitchen safe and compliant whilst providing the crucial documentation needed for insurance providers and regulatory bodies.
If you have any questions, would like to find out more about kitchen extract cleaning in Glasgow or wish to discuss your needs further then please do not hesitate to get in touch and one of our friendly and knowledgeable advisors will be happy to help.
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Your legal responsibilities
The Health & Safety Executive and industry and insurance guidance and regulations stipulate that kitchen extract systems should be kept clean to minimise fire and other risks. And the BESA specification TR19® Grease provides specific guidance on methods of measuring and defining cleanliness as a bench mark for good practice. As well as cleaning, Swiftclean conducts kitchen grease extract risk assessments in line with TR19® Grease.
It is your responsibility to ensure that kitchen grease extract systems (canopies, filters, ductwork, risers and fans) in all commercial kitchens and the like are inspected as required by your buildings insurance policy, in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations. Find out now if your kitchen extract is compliant with the new TR19® Grease specification with the Swiftclean Kitchen Extract compliance checker.
Building managers are required to:
- Identify and assess the sources of risk
- Prepare a scheme for preventing or controlling the risk
- Appoint a person to be managerially responsible
- Implement and manage precautions
- Keep records of the precautions implemented
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