What's included in a cooker hood clean

Canopy and chimney degreased

Grease collects first on the underside of the canopy, around the light fittings and in the joint where the chimney meets the hood. We degrease all of it, then finish stainless steel along the grain so it dries without streaks.

Grease filters cleaned or replaced

Aluminium mesh and stainless baffle filters are soaked in a hot degreaser and refitted. If a filter is bent, split or no longer clips in properly, we tell you and can supply a replacement that fits your model.

Fan, ducting and carbon filters

When a clean hood still won't extract, the problem is usually behind it. We clean the fan housing and impeller, check the ducting and outside vent, and replace charcoal filters on recirculating hoods.

Extractor hood cleaning services

From a chimney hood in a family kitchen to a full canopy over a restaurant cooking line, every type of kitchen extraction needs a slightly different clean. Choose the service that matches your hood to see what's included.

Cooker Hood Cleaning

Cooker Hood Cleaning

Canopy, filters and chimney on a domestic cooker hood.

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Commercial Kitchen Extract Cleaning

Commercial Kitchen Extract Cleaning

Canopies, baffle filters and ductwork for restaurants, takeaways and hotels.

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Cooker Hood Deep Cleaning

Cooker Hood Deep Cleaning

Heavy, baked-on grease in the canopy, chimney and fan.

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Grease Filter Cleaning

Grease Filter Cleaning

Mesh, baffle and cassette filters from cooker hoods.

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Extraction Fan Cleaning

Extraction Fan Cleaning

The motor and impeller inside or behind the cooker hood.

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Hood Duct Cleaning

Hood Duct Cleaning

The ducting from the cooker hood to the outside vent.

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Island Cooker Hood Cleaning

Island Cooker Hood Cleaning

Ceiling-mounted hoods over a kitchen island hob.

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Integrated Canopy Hood Cleaning

Integrated Canopy Hood Cleaning

Built-in, visor, canopy-insert and downdraft hoods.

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Recirculating Hood Cleaning

Recirculating Hood Cleaning

Non-ducted cooker hoods with charcoal (carbon) filters.

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Stainless Range Hood Restoration

Stainless Range Hood Restoration

Restoring the finish on stainless steel cooker hoods.

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Common cooker hood problems

Most hood problems come down to grease in the wrong place. Here are the ones we see most often and the service that fixes each.

Cooker hood not extracting steam

Blocked grease filters are the most common cause, followed by a fan impeller coated in grease. A full cooker hood clean usually brings the suction back without replacing the unit.

How often should a cooker hood be cleaned?

If you fry or stir-fry most days, have the hood professionally cleaned two to four times a year and wash the filters monthly. Lighter cooking can stretch that to once or twice a year.

Can grease filters go in the dishwasher?

Some aluminium mesh filters can, on a gentle cycle, but many discolour or come apart. Charcoal filters should never be washed. Our grease filter cleaning uses a soak that is safe for mesh and baffle filters.

Cooker hood dripping grease

Drips mean the canopy edge and filter channel are saturated. A deep clean removes the build-up; if the ducting above is also full of grease, that needs cleaning too or the drips come back.

Recirculating cooker hood still smells

A recirculating hood relies on charcoal filters to absorb cooking smells. Once they are saturated the smell comes straight back into the kitchen. Fresh carbon filters and a clean canopy fix it.

Restaurant extraction canopy cleaning

Commercial canopies, baffle filters and grease ducts load up far faster than a domestic hood and are a fire risk if neglected. We clean them out of hours so service isn't disrupted.

Why book a professional hood clean

Stronger extraction

Clean filters and a grease-free fan let the motor move the air it was designed to. Steam clears faster, windows mist up less and cooking smells stay out of the rest of the house.

Lower fire risk

Grease in a cooker hood and its ducting is flammable. A flare-up on the hob can ignite a saturated filter. Regular cleaning removes that fuel, which is why insurers and fire-risk assessments ask about it in commercial kitchens.

Safe for stainless and glass

Oven cleaner and abrasive pads etch stainless steel and cloud glass canopies. We use kitchen-safe degreasers and non-scratch tools, and we cover the hob and worktops before we start.

Clear, written quotes

Send a few photos of your hood and tell us whether it vents outside or recirculates. We reply with a written quote based on the hood type, how much grease has built up and whether any filters need replacing.

A photo of the underside of your hood is all we need to start.

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How a cooker hood clean works

A typical domestic visit takes between one and three hours, depending on the hood and how much grease has built up.

01

Inspect and protect

We check the hood type, the filters and how it vents, switch off the power to the hood, and cover the hob, worktop and floor underneath.

02

Degrease and clean

Filters come out for a hot degreasing soak while we clean the canopy, light fittings, chimney and fan housing. Ducting and outside vents are cleaned where they can be reached.

03

Refit and test

Filters go back in, stainless steel is finished along the grain, and we run the hood on every speed to check airflow. You get a short note of anything that still needs attention.

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Who we clean for

  • Homeowners and families

  • Landlords and letting agents

  • End-of-tenancy cleans

  • Holiday lets and Airbnb hosts

  • Restaurants and takeaways

  • Cafes and pubs

  • Hotels and guest houses

  • Schools and care homes

Whether it's a single cooker hood before a house sale or a regular extract cleaning schedule for a busy commercial kitchen, we plan the visit around how the kitchen is used.

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Cooker hood cleaning FAQs

How often should a cooker hood be cleaned?

For a household that fries most days, two to four professional cleans a year with monthly filter washing keeps the hood working well. Lighter use can go six to twelve months between cleans.

Do you clean commercial kitchen extraction?

Yes. We clean canopies, baffle filters and accessible ductwork in restaurants, takeaways, pubs, hotels and other commercial kitchens, usually out of hours.

Are your cleaning products safe for a kitchen?

Yes. We use food-safe, kitchen-grade degreasers, keep them away from food preparation surfaces and rinse every cleaned part before it goes back in.

Can I clean my cooker hood myself?

You can wash mesh filters and wipe the outside regularly. The canopy underside, chimney joints, fan and ducting are harder to reach and are where most of the grease ends up, which is what a professional clean covers.

How much does cooker hood cleaning cost?

The price depends on the type and size of hood, how much grease has built up, access height and whether any filters need replacing. Send us the details and a photo and we'll send a written quote.

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