Hood Flue Cleaning
Commercial Kitchen Deep Clean: Hood Flue/Duct Cleaning
Hoods and flues must be cleaned at least once annually. This is a requirement for hygiene, insurance coverage, and building code compliance.
Hood flues and ducts work hard to create a ventilated kitchen area, safely and effectively extracting smoke, vapour, grease, and heat from workstations. Like all fans and extraction systems, though, hoods and ducts require regular cleaning to ensure efficient and compliant operations. At Cookright, our VATMANs specialise in commercial kitchen hood deep cleaning, removing built-up residue and particulates for businesses across NZ.
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Qualified and Trained
Your Cookright VATMAN is fully trained and qualified to conduct entire system deep cleans, from fan to hood. Focusing on hygiene and efficient operations, we’ll remove all build-up that could pose health or fire risks.
Liability Insurance
Your Cookright Vatman has $20,000,000 public liability insurance, giving you peace of mind should the unexpected occur.
OH&S Qualifications
Your Cookright VATMAN has all the necessary OH&S qualifications and follows rigorous procedures to eliminate or minimise the risks involved in the job as much as possible.
Comprehensive Reporting
We provide you with a job completion report, including before-and-after photographs for your records.
Industry Compliance
We remain compliant with the latest inspection, maintenance, and reporting procedures, holding 12A certifications in New Zealand’s North Island. We can also organise a 12A certificate from a qualified HVAC engineer for South Island customers. If not quoted this is an additional charge.
Commercial Kitchen Hood & Flue/Duct Deep Cleaning Services
As with all food preparation businesses in New Zealand, an annual kitchen hood filter cleaning is a requirement for hygiene regulations, insurance coverage and building code compliance. Our kitchen hood & flue/duct cleaning services can help you remain compliant, operational, and, most importantly, profitable. Available to assist all over New Zealand, our commercial kitchen cleaning services include:
- Hood filter cleans and exchanges
- Removing excessive grease and oil build-up from systems and surfaces
- Duct and flue degreasing
- Inspecting and maintaining each section of your range hood, from the inlet and filter to the exhaust fan
- Canopy deep cleans
- Compliance reports and certificates
Why Clean Your Hoods, Flues, and Ducts?
Professional commercial kitchen hood cleaning services are essential for safe and efficient operations. Here’s why:
- Reduces fire hazard risks by eliminating grease and flammable residue
- Increases efficiency of the ventilation system to improve air quality
- Removes unpleasant odours and airborne contaminants, promoting hygiene
- Fulfils health and safety regulations
- Extends the service life of hoods, flues, and ducts
- Prevents unexpected breakdowns, ensuring continuous operations
- Ensures a safer, compliant environment for staff and customers
Signs Your Hood/Flue is Due For a Deep Clean
When managing commercial kitchens, it is critical to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness—not just for compliance but also to ensure a safe working environment and optimum performance. If you’re unsure whether your commercial hood and flue require attention, here are clear indicators that they are due for a deep clean:
- Visible grease build-up
- Unusual, persistent smells
- Smoke and ventilation issues
- Inconsistent airflow
- Increased energy bills
- Increased noise
- Due for an annual review
Service Areas
With several Cookright franchisees nationally, we’re proud to assist customers with all their commercial kitchen cleaning needs. Qualified, insured, and highly experienced, Cookright has commercial kitchen cleaners in:
- Auckland
- Whangarei
- Waikato
- Taupo
- Wanganui
- Gisborne
- Nelson
- West Coast
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Queenstown
- Invercargill
- Timaru
- And more!
Trust Our Hood and Flue/Duct Deep Cleaning Services in NZ
Every Cookright technician is knowledgable and experienced, possessing the necessary accreditations to undertake your filter and flue cleaning needs. From pubs and bars to busy hotels, schools, and bakeries, we’re there to restore your hoods and ducts to their former glory. Contact us to schedule a commercial kitchen deep clean today!

