What type of grease filter should you use? A properly maintained grease filter is an essential part of any kitchen. It helps evacuate odors, grease, smoke and other contaminants that are present in the ambient air. As an indispensable part of your range hood, the filter must receive regular maintenance to ensure that it functions [...]

How to clean a stainless steel commercial hood Rigorous maintenance of stainless steel commercial, industrial and institutional range and oven hoods is essential. It’s a matter not only of cleanliness and hygiene but also of safety. The fact is that a clogged hood can significantly reduce the air quality in the kitchen, and the accumulated [...]

Commercial kitchen fire prevention When preparing food in a commercial kitchen, safety is paramount, as cooking involves exposure to certain risks. The most common danger is a kitchen fire that ravages everything in its path. So to help you minimize that risk, this article presents some very important information on fire prevention. The importance of [...]

When to change the filter in a commercial range hood Designed and manufactured specifically for heavy-duty use, the capture and filtration systems built into commercial hoods are durable and resistant. Best of all, they’re ULC approved. Even so, they must be inspected and cleaned regularly in order to remain safe and effective. Because the filters [...]

Air quality: time to clean your ventilation ducts People are very aware of the risks and disadvantages associated with unhealthy environments, especially when it comes to the air inside their buildings. They’re especially sensitive to it. If home and business owners are to make their air treatment and filtration systems a priority, they mustn’t forget [...]

In order to offer consumers optimal food safety and quality, all restaurant establishments must observe very specific standards of hygiene. These regulations, which are aimed at maintaining maximum sanitation and preventing any type of contamination, apply equally to kitchens in restaurants, senior residences, schools, childcare centers and hospital cafeterias. In Canada, restaurant establishments are required [...]

Degreasing your range hood for better ventilation The kitchen is the center of activity in many commercial, industrial and institutional establishments, including restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, schools and residences for the elderly, just to name a few. Most of the time, these kitchens are in full use for a significant number of hours each day and, [...]

Why is it important to replace your hood filters? A kitchen environment can become filled with smoke, grease, unpleasant odors, and heat. You can avoid these factors by installing a range hood that purifies and recirculates air carefully. A range hood contains several different components, filters being an important aspect of this appliance. They should [...]

Why To Use Commercial Hood Cleaning Services For Your Restaurant? Professional kitchens need to follow strict standards of hygiene to work in this industry. Regulations require owners to keep their space clean, maintain all equipment according to established standards, and ensure there’s no room for mold, germs, pests, etc. You can only achieve this level [...]

Why is it important to have good kitchen ventilation? A clean and controlled kitchen environment isn’t something that comes easily. This is truer in the case of commercial, institutional and industrial kitchens rather than residential ones. Those in charge of commercial kitchens need to make sure that all the areas remain a happy & healthy [...]