Kitchen Hood & Duct Cleaning in Dubai
Kitchen duct cleaning removes the grease and fat that build up inside a commercial kitchen extraction system and create a serious fire risk. EZ Solutions cleans hoods, horizontal and vertical ducts, exhaust fans and ecology units in Dubai to NFPA-96 standards, and issues a certificate valid for Municipality inspection.
Our certified team cleans kitchen and laundry duct-hood systems for restaurants, hotels and homes, working to NFPA-96 (National Fire Protection Association) standards, so the system stops being a fire hazard.
Why extraction systems catch fire
When kitchen extraction systems are not cleaned regularly, grease and fats build up inside the ducting. That build-up reduces airflow and creates a serious fire hazard. According to industry surveys, around 90% of restaurant-related fires are caused by improper maintenance of the extraction system. High temperature and flames ignite the grease deposits in the canopy, and the fire spreads quickly through the ductwork.
Beyond fire, a warm and greasy environment is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and cockroaches, and failing to clean the system periodically puts you against local regulations.
How often you need it
Frequency depends on usage:
- Kitchen running 24/7: clean roughly once a month.
- Around 16 hours per day: clean every three months.
- Around 6 hours per day: clean every six months.
Dubai Municipality requires all restaurants to have their hood, duct and extraction unit cleaned by a specialised kitchen extraction cleaning company. That said, meeting the minimum interval does not by itself make a system fire safe. If you cook round the clock, discuss the right frequency rather than defaulting to the legal minimum.
Services we offer in kitchen cleaning
- Ecology unit cleaning
- Vertical duct cleaning
- Kitchen hood cleaning
- Exhaust fan cleaning
- Kitchen duct cleaning
- Carbon filter replacement
Working around your operation
We stay flexible and work to the client’s requirements without disturbing day-to-day operations. With the experience we have we can take on difficult jobs and complete them precisely and on time.
Standards and documentation
All work is carried out by our in-house team of fully trained technicians, following the method statement for the project and our standard procedures, which comply with the HSE guidance issued by Trakhees (EHS) and Dubai Municipality Health and Safety, plus the relevant COSHH regulations. Complete cleaning is delivered with a full photographic pre and post clean report and certification.
What is included
- Cleaned to NFPA-96 fire protection standards
- Hood, horizontal duct, exhaust fan and ecology unit
- Vertical duct cleaning assessed and quoted separately
- Carbon filter replacement
- Photographic pre and post clean report
- Certificate valid for Municipality inspection
- Scheduled so it does not interrupt service
How we do it
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Survey and schedule
We look at the system and agree a time that does not affect your operation, which for most restaurants means working overnight or between services.
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Remove and clean the filters
Filters are removed and cleaned separately, since they hold a large share of the grease and are easy to under-clean in place.
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Degrease the hood and ducts
The canopy and connecting ductwork are power washed with a Municipality approved heavy duty degreaser to flush out hardened grease.
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Clean the exhaust and ecology unit
The exhaust fan and ecology unit are cleaned, as a clean canopy feeding a clogged fan does not solve the airflow or fire problem.
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Report and certify
You receive a complete photographic pre and post clean report and a certificate that stands up to inspection.
Kitchen Hood & Duct Cleaning in Dubai: frequently asked questions
How often does a commercial kitchen duct need cleaning?
It depends on cooking hours. A kitchen running 24/7 may need cleaning monthly. At around 16 hours a day, every three months. At around 6 hours a day, every six months. Dubai Municipality has made it mandatory to have duct cleaning carried out at six-month intervals by an approved service provider.
Why is grease build-up so dangerous?
Grease and fat accumulating in the ducting reduce airflow and become a major fire hazard. High temperatures and flames can ignite grease deposits in the canopy, and the fire then spreads quickly through the entire duct system. Around 90% of restaurant-related fires are attributed to improper maintenance of the extraction system.
What is included in the cleaning?
We clean the kitchen hood, the connecting horizontal ducts, the exhaust and the ecology unit. Vertical ducts are assessed separately: grease normally settles in the horizontal runs, but the vertical ducts cannot be ignored, and our site engineer will explain the procedure and cost involved.
Will this interrupt my restaurant operation?
No. We are flexible and normally allocate a time that does not affect your operation at all.
Do you provide a valid Municipality certificate?
Yes. We have been in specialised cleaning since 2012 and are approved and trusted by the Municipality to carry out kitchen duct cleaning. The certificate we provide is valid if an inspector attends.
What chemicals do you use on the hood?
A Municipality approved heavy duty degreaser, which is what actually removes hardened, sticky grease. Retail degreasers are not formulated for the volume of build-up in a commercial extraction system.
Is duct cleaning a legal requirement?
Yes, in practice. Dubai Municipality guidelines require all restaurants to have the kitchen hood, ducting and extraction unit cleaned by a specialised kitchen extraction cleaning company. Failing to clean periodically puts you in breach of local rules as well as at risk of fire.