Kitchen Extraction Cleaning Service in South Africa

Extraction Cleaning

Professional Kitchen Extraction Cleaning Service

A clean and well-maintained extraction system is essential for the safe and efficient operation of any commercial kitchen. Spectank® provides professional Extraction Cleaning services for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, old age homes, food production facilities, and other commercial kitchens throughout South Africa.

Kitchen extraction systems continuously remove grease, smoke, steam, heat, odours, and airborne contaminants generated during cooking. Over time, grease accumulates within canopies, filters, ducting, and extraction fans. If left untreated, these deposits can reduce system efficiency, impact indoor air quality, and increase fire risks.

Our Kitchen Extraction Cleaning Service is designed to remove grease build-up throughout the extraction system, helping businesses maintain a cleaner, safer, and more compliant working environment.

Why Extraction Cleaning Matters

Regular Extraction Cleaning offers several important benefits:

Reduces grease accumulation within extraction systems
Improves airflow and extraction performance
Supports compliance with health and safety requirements
Helps reduce fire risks associated with grease build-up
Improves indoor air quality for kitchen staff
Extends the lifespan of extraction equipment
Assists with preventative maintenance programmes

A properly maintained extraction system contributes to a healthier and safer workplace while supporting efficient kitchen operations.

Benefits of maintaining the kitchen extraction

Having your canopy and filters regularly inspected and cleaning can help keep insurance premiums low when insurance companies see that the necessary steps are taken to maintain the canopy.
Improves ventilation inside the food facility/establishment.
Mitigate the risk of fire.
Helps to reduce maintenance cost. Example: repairs on the fan motor.
Cleaning your canopy will improve the ventilation of smoke and other odours throughout your kitchen.
By improving air quality, it helps also with the prevention of contracting unnecessary diseases which may be caused by pathogens which develops inside the duct.
This also helps with the health and safety wellbeing of employees by having a positive effect of the kitchen ambience temperature.

Disadvantages of not cleaning your kitchen extraction clean

It can increase the risk of fire, a high flame either flares up or is created on the stovetop. The flame encounters the filters and ignites and with the exhaust fan drawing in air the flames are also drawn upwards into the ducting.
Poor ventilation in the kitchen which may result in the spreading of pathogens developing in the duct.
It will also increase maintenance cost of the fan motor and blades.
Safety audits by health, safety, and hygiene companies who conduct inspections will find the kitchen not complying with the regulations i.e. SANS 1850.
If your exhaust system is clogged up with grease and grime it is preventing air from being circulated, as a result it may allow foul odours to travel through the building.
Unclean canopy and filters may pose a risk of food cross contamination during food production by dripping grease from the canopy.
A dirty kitchen is a breeding ground for bacteria, mould, and mildew due to high volume of moisture and heat.

Extraction System Assessment

Before any work is undertaken, Spectank® conducts a detailed assessment of the extraction system to determine access requirements, cleaning scope, and site-specific considerations.

Our assessment includes:

Access to extraction motors and rooftop equipment
Accessibility of ducting throughout the system
Number and condition of canopy filters
Site-specific risk assessment
Inspection photographs for reporting purposes
Identification of grease accumulation levels

Following the assessment, we provide a detailed quotation, recommended cleaning frequency, and practical maintenance recommendations.

Our Kitchen Extraction Cleaning Process

Every Kitchen Extraction Cleaning Service is planned to achieve the highest possible cleaning standards while minimising disruption to your operations.

The process typically includes:

Canopy Cleaning

Removal of grease, dirt, and contaminants from kitchen extraction canopies and surrounding surfaces.

Filter Cleaning

Deep cleaning of extraction filters to improve airflow and system performance.

Duct Cleaning

Removal of grease deposits from accessible ducting systems to reduce contamination and improve efficiency.

Fan and Motor Cleaning

Cleaning of extraction fans and associated components where accessible.

Reporting and Documentation

Detailed before and after photographs, inspection findings, and service reports are provided following completion of the work.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Spectank® is committed to delivering a consistent, high-quality service. Our management and technical teams continuously monitor service delivery through auditing, reporting, and quality control procedures.

Our quality assurance programme includes:

Compliance forms an important part of our service delivery, and all work is performed in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements and industry best practices, including SANS 1850:2014 where applicable.

Specialised Extraction Cleaning Products

Spectank® has developed RExft, a specialised extraction cleaning product manufactured in-house specifically for commercial extraction cleaning applications.

Combined with professional cleaning techniques and specialised equipment, this enables our team to effectively remove grease and contamination from extraction systems.

Experienced Extraction Cleaning Specialists

With more than 15 years of experience servicing the hospitality and commercial sectors, Spectank® has built a reputation for reliable, professional service delivery.

Our trained technicians utilise modern cleaning methodologies, specialised equipment, and detailed reporting systems to ensure every project is completed to a high standard.