Online - Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning for Workers
Certification Level
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Level-1 (Worker/Technician)
Business Models
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Hands-On Operator (Equipment Required): You invest in equipment (pressure washer, trailer, tools), perform the work yourself and/or with employees, and build accounts.
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Management / Owner (No Equipment Required): You do NOT buy equipment. You focus on building restaurant accounts, estimating/pricing correctly, and managing clients. Then you subcontract the actual cleaning work to our network of MFS-certified hood cleaners across the country.
NFPA Code 96 Requirements
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All restaurant kitchen exhaust hood systems must be cleaned by trained, qualified, and certified professionals.
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Fire inspectors and/or insurance companies enforce this law nationwide.
What This Course Offers
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100% online – Learn by watching video lessons recorded from a live 2-day class.
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Designed for owners of exhaust hood cleaning companies who want to get their workers certified as cleaners and inspectors.
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Learn NFPA Code 96 standards to clean and inspect commercial kitchen exhaust hoods properly.
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Do it at your own pace – Most finish within 3 days from the comfort of your own home.
- Includes project leads and membership to the Hood Cleaners Association (NHCA) www.NationalHoodCleaners.org
Access to Tools, Equipment & Chemicals
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Hot water pressure washer.
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Strong degreasing chemicals.
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Small tools & supplies you need to get the job done fast.
What You'll Get
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Video-based training access anytime.
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2-in-1 Certification as an MFS-Certified Hood Cleaner and Inspector.
- Includes project leads and membership to the Hood Cleaners Association (NHCA) www.NationalHoodCleaners.org
- Course materials (purchased separately):
- MFS Training Manual
- NFPA 96 Book
(These are not included in the course price, but we highly recommend having them for reference)
Certification Validity
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Recognized across the USA and Canada.
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Meets national safety and insurance standards.
Student Testimonial
Watch this short video to learn more about the course experience
Public Disclaimer
This does not include phone support and free consultations with Christos, the founder, in topics like marketing, estimating, sales, or business set up.
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No P.O box accepted
What you will learn:
CHAPTER 2 – Components of Air Movement in a Restaurant
CHAPTER 3 – Grease Buildup in an Exhaust Hood System
CHAPTER 4 – At the Start of the Cleaning Process
CHAPTER 5 – During the Cleaning Process
CHAPTER 6 – After the Cleaning Process
CHAPTER 7 – Documentation After a Cleaning
CHAPTER 8 – Theory of Exhaust Hood Cleaning
CHAPTER 9 – Components of an Exhaust Hood System
CHAPTER 10 – Exhaust Filters, Ducts, Fans and Access Panels
CHAPTER 11 – Important Things to Know About Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
CHAPTER 12 – Inspection and Cleaning of Kitchen Cooking Equipment
CHAPTER 13 – Safety When Cleaning an Exhaust Hood System
CHAPTER 14 – Pre and Post Cleaning Procedures
CHAPTER 15 – Protection of Commercial Kitchen Workspace Areas