Choosing a company to clean your professional kitchen range hood
If you’re the owner of a restaurant or some other type of food service establishment, you already know that a range hood is an indispensable part of any commercial kitchen. It refreshes and cleans the air that’s saturated with grease and fumes from the intensive use of various cooking equipment. Undoubtedly, you’re also aware that, in order to ensure the health and safety of your employees and customers, you must comply with a certain number of current regulations, including municipal regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations and the safety regulations mandated by your insurance company.
In particular, these regulations require you to have a professional kitchen range hood cleaning company perform regular maintenance on your hood and all other ventilation equipment. But how do you choose a good cleaning company with the ability to ensure reliable, high-quality results? Here are some tips to help you.
Different ways of finding a professional range hood cleaning company
Word of mouth
Word of mouth remains an excellent way to locate a reliable company to clean your professional kitchen range hood. Ask the people around you and any other restaurateurs you may know if they’ve ever done business with a reputable company that they could recommend to you.
Online reviews
These days, everyone looks at the customer reviews on Google, Facebook or specialty websites before making a purchase. You can also ask other internet users for advice in specialized forums. You can even check out the project portfolios and client testimonials on the websites of the professionals you’re considering.
Your indispensable requirements
Qualified technicians
Make sure that all of the technicians are qualified, certified and fully trained to perform commercial range hood cleaning efficiently and reliably. You should also favor specialists that have several years of experience, as this is a guarantee of precise, detailed work.
An accredited company
Opt for a professional kitchen range hood cleaning company that has a certificate of compliance with municipal regulations and that is a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This is proof of safety, insurance coverage and high-quality service.
A flexible company
You should never have your commercial kitchen range hood cleaned during your hours of operation. The best cleaning companies will be able to offer you flexible hours that will work well for you, in accordance with your needs.
RBQ authorization
Verify that the company you choose holds a license from the Quebec Building Authority (RBQ).
Good references
Ask the professional for references from previous customers. A professional company will have no problem providing you with several names. Contact these people to confirm certain aspects regarding the quality of the cleaning work performed, including punctuality, rapidity and cleanliness.
Absence of complaints
You can visit the Quebec Office of Consumer Protection website to find out if anyone has filed a complaint against the cleaning company in the past.
