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How It Works
About Grease Cleaning
Our specialist grease cleaning service removes hazardous grease deposits from commercial kitchen extraction systems, reducing fire risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
We use industry-approved methods to thoroughly clean hoods, filters, ductwork, and fans of all accumulated grease and contaminants.
Our comprehensive approach includes detailed inspection, systematic cleaning of all components, verification testing, and full documentation. Regular cleaning not only reduces fire hazards but also improves system efficiency and extends equipment lifespan.
Service Benefits
- Reduced fire risk
- TR19 compliance assured
- Insurance requirements satisfied
- Improved system efficiency
Featured Project
An Array of Maintenance Services for a Hampshire Leisure Club
Objectives
We were called to a Hampshire-based leisure club in 2023 for a range of different IAQ servicing tasks including air handling unit (AHU) maintenance. With up to hundreds of gym members in the building at any one time, clean, ventilated air is essential. In this environment in particular, with swathes of people breathing heavily after a tough workout, CO2 can rise into dangerous levels if the polluted indoor air is not properly mixed with clean outside air.
We were asked to perform the following tasks as part of the club's general maintenance: fire damper maintenance, fitting new duct access doors, perform a Ventilation Hygiene Risk Assessment (VHRA), perform AHU servicing and cleaning, perform plenum cleaning, and remove grease from the kitchen extractor.
Solutions
Our expert team got to work on these tasks over the course of the week. We completed each of these tasks to a professional standard and recorded the results with photographs to build a completion report.
All in all, our client was very pleased that we could help them remain compliant and keep their members safe, healthy, and happy. The last thing these gym members want is to breathe harmful, polluted air, so we're glad we could improve the air quality in this space.
Results
This maintenance work is essential for maintaining compliance with UK laws and legislations, and is particularly important in a space like this in which the ability to breathe clean, filtered air is incredibly important for health. Some of the tasks we completed, like commercial kitchen extractor fan and ductwork cleaning, is about more than just meeting compliance (like BESA TR19) -- it's about making sure the building remains safe for everyone. Especially where large groups of people are concerned, reducing fire risks are paramount.
Challenges
- Variety of different maintenance tasks required
- Health-conscious client
- Multiple-day operation
"When you're dealing with a high-traffic facility like a leisure club, where hundreds of people are exerting themselves every day, poor air quality isn't just uncomfortable -- it's a health risk. Our team was brought in to carry out essential servicing, from AHU cleaning to fire damper maintenance, all aimed at keeping the environment compliant and, most importantly, safe. Spaces like this demand constant vigilance when it comes to ventilation; CO₂ levels can rise rapidly without proper airflow."
Adam Taylor, CEO of ARM Environments
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Why Choose ARM?
ARM Environments brings specialist expertise to kitchen extract cleaning, focusing exclusively on ventilation and air quality systems.
Our comprehensive understanding of ductwork and extraction systems allows us to deliver thorough cleaning that goes beyond surface-level treatments.
Our SafeContractor and BESA certifications ensure all work complies with the latest industry standards and safety protocols. Unlike general cleaning companies, we provide detailed compliance documentation that satisfies both regulatory requirements and insurance conditions.
Our service includes clear recommendations for maintenance schedules and system improvements to enhance both safety and efficiency.
