Removing a Fire Hazard from Aslaha Refreshments' Commercial Kitchen
How Western Pest Control and Cleaning Services cleared dangerous grease buildup from a hood and exhaust system before it became an emergency.
Aslaha Refreshments experienced heavy smoke buildup and reduced airflow during operations. Kitchen staff noticed the extraction system was struggling to keep pace with normal cooking activity, making the workspace uncomfortable and harder to work in safely.
Upon inspection, it became clear that grease accumulation inside the hood and exhaust system had reached dangerous levels — far beyond what routine wipe-downs could manage.
The thick grease deposits inside the hood and duct system created a serious fire hazard — exactly the kind of buildup that turns a small kitchen flare-up into a structural fire. At the same time, restricted airflow was reducing kitchen efficiency and making conditions harder for staff during service.
The system needed a full internal degreasing, not just a surface clean, and it had to happen without shutting the kitchen down for an extended period.
Risk flagged: grease-fed fire hazard in hood & duct systemOur team, delivering Western Pest Control's Kitchen Duct Cleaning service, carried out a deep cleaning of the entire hood and duct system rather than a partial or cosmetic pass.
Grease buildup was removed using specialized degreasing chemicals and equipment designed for exhaust systems. All accessible components — hood interior, filters, and duct sections — were cleaned thoroughly to restore proper airflow and reduce fire load throughout the system.
The kitchen environment became safer and more efficient. The fire risk was significantly reduced, and airflow improved immediately — staff noticed the difference the same day.
The client enrolled in a routine maintenance schedule with our team, ensuring ongoing safety instead of waiting for the next visible warning sign.
Outcome: fire risk reduced, airflow restored, maintenance ongoingFrom fire hazard to compliant kitchen: the four-stage process
Grease doesn't announce itself until airflow drops or smoke lingers. Here's how we strip it out safely and keep it from building back up.
Smoke that won't clear and a hood you can't see the metal through are two of the clearest fire-risk signals a kitchen can give. We don't just clean around that — we strip it out completely and put a schedule in place so it never gets back to that point.
Western Pest Control & Cleaning Services — Kitchen Duct Cleaning TeamExplore the services behind this case study
Kitchen Duct Cleaning
Complete hood, filter, and duct degreasing to remove fire risk and restore extraction airflow.
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Ongoing protection for restaurants and commercial kitchens against pests drawn to grease and food waste.
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Broader deep-cleaning support to help commercial kitchens maintain hygiene and safety standards.
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Grease accumulation in a hood or duct system is a fire risk that grows quietly. Our team can inspect, degrease, and restore your kitchen's airflow — then keep it that way with a maintenance plan.
