MFS Trade School offers professional Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Training & Certification programs for aspiring entrepreneurs, commercial cleaning contractors, and technicians across the United States.

Our online and hands-on training programs cover commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning techniques, exhaust system inspection, NFPA 96 fire safety requirements, and essential industry practices. We help students develop the technical knowledge and business skills needed to start, operate, or expand a commercial hood cleaning business.

Why Choose MFS Trade School?

• Online & Hands-On Training: Choose the training format that best fits your professional goals.
• Hood Cleaning Certification: Earn an MFS-issued certification upon successfully completing the applicable program requirements.
• NFPA 96 Training: Learn about commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning procedures, fire safety standards, and inspection requirements.
• Business Startup Education: Learn customer acquisition, marketing, pricing, estimating, and restaurant account management through eligible business-owner programs.
• Business Mentorship: Access guidance and support designed to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses, according to the program selected.
• Industry Experience: Learn from instructors with practical experience in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and fire safety.

Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Certification Levels

Level 1 — Workers & Technicians

Designed for individuals who want to become professional kitchen exhaust hood cleaning technicians or work for established commercial cleaning companies.

Training focuses on cleaning techniques, equipment operation, exhaust system inspection, workplace safety, and NFPA 96 requirements.

Level 2 — Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Designed for individuals who want to start or expand their own commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning business.

In addition to technical training, eligible owner programs include business development, pricing, estimating, marketing, customer acquisition, and mentorship.

Both levels lead to MFS-issued certification under their respective program requirements. Training content and business support vary by course.

Two Business Models: Start Your Own Hood Cleaning Business

MODEL 1 — Hands-On Owner / Operator (Equipment Required)

This model is designed for entrepreneurs who want to perform commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning services themselves or build a team of trained technicians.

You invest in professional equipment, such as pressure washers, trailers, cleaning tools, and safety supplies.

As an owner/operator, you can:

• Perform commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services.
• Hire and train technicians as your business grows.
• Build relationships with restaurant owners and commercial kitchen operators.
• Manage service quality, scheduling, pricing, and customer accounts.
• Expand your operations as you acquire additional clients.

MODEL 2 — Management / Business Owner (No Cleaning Equipment Required)

This model is designed for entrepreneurs who prefer managing a commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning business rather than personally performing the cleaning services.

Instead of investing in cleaning equipment, you focus on customer acquisition, business development, estimating, scheduling, and account management.

You can:

• Establish relationships with restaurants and commercial kitchen operators.
• Prepare estimates and manage customer agreements.
• Coordinate services with qualified subcontractors, potentially including contractors from the MFS network.
• Manage client communications, scheduling, and business operations.
• Focus on growing your customer base without personally operating cleaning equipment.

Important: Subcontractors must meet applicable local requirements, and business owners remain responsible for ensuring that services are performed safely and in accordance with applicable regulations.

NFPA 96 Training & Certification

NFPA 96 establishes fire safety requirements for ventilation control and fire protection in commercial cooking operations.

MFS Trade School provides training covering relevant NFPA 96 principles, kitchen exhaust cleaning techniques, and professional inspection practices.

NFPA 96 is a standard, not a certification issued by the NFPA. MFS issues its own certifications upon successful completion of applicable program requirements. Licensing, certification, and contractor qualification requirements may vary by state or local jurisdiction.

Get Started with MFS Trade School

Whether you want to become a certified hood cleaning technician, add commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning to an existing business, or launch your own company, MFS Trade School offers training programs designed to support your professional goals.

Explore Our Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Certification Programs and Request Course Information Today.