Kitchen Exhaust & Hood Cleaning — Bay Area Professionals

Remove grease buildup and fire hazards from your kitchen exhaust system.

Starting at $199

What's Included

  • Duct degreasing (accessible sections)
  • Filter cleaning or replacement recommendation
  • Airflow performance verification
  • Area protection and cleanup

Why Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Matters

Grease buildup in kitchen exhaust systems is a leading cause of kitchen fires. Every time you cook with oil or fat, microscopic grease particles are drawn into the exhaust system where they accumulate over time. This greasy buildup is highly flammable and can ignite from a stovetop flare-up, a hot oven, or even excessive heat in the ductwork.

Beyond fire safety, a dirty kitchen exhaust reduces ventilation performance, causing cooking odors and smoke to linger, and can contribute to poor indoor air quality. Regular cleaning keeps your kitchen safe, fresh, and your exhaust system working at full capacity.

Our 5-Step Cleaning Process

1

Cover Surrounding Areas

We protect your countertops, stove, and surrounding areas with plastic sheeting and drop cloths to prevent any mess.

2

Apply Degreaser

A professional-grade degreaser is applied to the hood interior, filters, and accessible ductwork to break down accumulated grease.

3

Scrub & Clean Hood

We thoroughly scrub the entire hood interior and exterior, removing all grease buildup. Filters are removed and deep cleaned or replaced.

4

Clean Exhaust Fan

The exhaust fan is accessed and cleaned, removing grease that reduces performance and creates fire risk.

5

Final Inspection

We verify the exhaust system is functioning properly, test airflow, and clean up the entire work area.

Our Work

Kitchen exhaust fan dirty before cleaning Kitchen fan parts cleaned

Standards & Certifications

For residential kitchens, we follow industry best practices for grease removal and fire prevention.

  • Professional-grade degreasing products
  • Licensed and insured technicians

Service Area

We provide kitchen exhaust cleaning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including:

San Jose Campbell Sunnyvale Cupertino Mountain View Palo Alto East Palo Alto Redwood City Atherton Woodside Santa Clara Belmont San Carlos San Mateo Foster City South San Francisco San Bruno Millbrae Burlingame Hillsborough Pacifica Half Moon Bay Milpitas Fremont Newark Union City Hayward Castro Valley San Lorenzo Oakland San Leandro Alameda Walnut Creek San Ramon Danville Dublin Pleasanton Livermore San Francisco San Rafael Santa Cruz Gilroy Morgan Hill

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Frequently Asked Questions

Residential kitchen exhaust should be cleaned every 1 to 2 years, or more often if you cook frequently with oils and high heat.
Signs include: visible grease on the hood or filters, a sticky film on surfaces near the stove, reduced suction power from the exhaust fan, cooking odors lingering long after you've finished, and grease dripping from the hood or vent.
A range hood is the visible canopy above your stove. The kitchen exhaust system includes the range hood, filters, ductwork, exhaust fan, and exterior vent. We clean the entire system — not just the visible hood — to ensure proper airflow and grease removal.

Keep Your Kitchen Safe and Clean

Book your kitchen exhaust cleaning today. Fast, professional grease removal across the Bay Area.

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