Kitchen Extract Cleaning
Not only does a dirty kitchen extract system present hygiene issues, it presents a very serious fire risk.
Guardian Air Hygiene carries out all associated works in line with the recommendations of The Association of British Insurers (ABI), the Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA) and the Heating & Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) document TR19 Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems Guide to Good Practice (Section 7).
- Kitchen extract systems have an increased fire, odour, vermin and hygiene risk compared to general supply and extract systems. This is due to the grease build up and general deposition of cooking oils acting as a potential ignition source.
- The Health and Safety Executive in conjunction with The Association of British Insurers and BSRIA stipulate that kitchen extract systems should be kept clean to minimise fire and other risks.
- The frequency of cleaning will depend on the level of system usage and the types and quantity of cooking. Guardian Air Hygiene can provide regular testing and cleaning of your kitchen extract system.
A certificate of cleanliness alone is not adequate verification of a system clean. A post clean verification report is required to serve as evidence of system cleanliness to the HSE & Environmental Health Officers, as well as your buildings insurance assessor to ensure continued validation of your policy.
Any sections of the system that are inaccessible need to be highlighted and presented accordingly within a comprehensive post clean report.
A Guardian Air Hygiene post clean report includes the following:
- Pre & post clean photographic records
- Pre & post clean WFTT measurements
- COSHH data on any chemicals used
- Recommendations for future cleaning requirements
- Observations on the condition of the ductwork system
- A schematic of the system detailing access door locations, any areas of the system that are inaccessible for cleaning and a written explanation as to why a thorough clean could not be achieved when applicable.
For absolute peace of mind, Guardian Air Hygiene also offers a hygiene assessment service.