Ecotec Ventilation and Duct Cleaning: Cleaning Guidelines
Ecotec Cleaning Guidelines
Kitchen extract cleaning may be considered difficult and unpleasant, however it is now also very necessary in order to comply with the reams of legislation such as Fire Risk Assessment and Insurance needs, never mind EHO compliance.
Ventilation and Duct Cleaning - Cleaning Guidelines
The HVCA's TR/19 best
practice guidance calls for regular specialist cleaning of Extract Systems based on
usage.
Section 7.35 shows the minimum recommended interval between specialist cleans
to be as below:
HVCA's Cleaning Interval Guidelines
| Usage | Frequency of Cleaning | |
| Heavy Use | 12 - 16 hours per day | Every 3 months |
| MediumUse | 6 - 12 hours per day | Every 6 months |
| Heavy Use | 2 - 6 hours per day | Every 12 months |
If unattended to, the consequences can be severe for not only the commercial operation but also the individual responsible.
Beyond that there are the environmental and mechanical issues that can arise as a result of neglect, incomplete cleaning or failure to follow the cleaning guidelines.
The AIB (Association of British Insurers') cleaning guidelines recommend that, depending on the usage load, an extract system in a commercial kitchen should be cleaned and certified anything from annually to monthly.
CALL ECOTEC NOW ON 0800 622 6492 OR FILL IN OUR ONLINE QUOTE REQUEST FORM FOR A FREE COMPETITIVE QUOTE – MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE CLEANING GUIDELINES!