HOOD FILTERS
Benefits of clean Hood Filters
- Reduces FIRE Risk
- Reduces airborne Grease
- Slippery floors
- Cooler kitchen
- Reduces strain on HVAC
HOOD FILTER CLEANING
BAFFLE HOOD FILTER CLEANING in the DECARBONATOR
- The DECARBONATOR soaks the Hood Filters and cleans inbetween the baffles where grease collects and where it isn't possible to clean by hand or by using a dishmachine
- Caustic cold soak tanks will work, but they are dangerous and less efficient
- Clean Baffle Hood filters in the DECARBONATOR in 20 minutes without any scrubbing
- Save money on Labor or outsourcing by using the DECARBONATOR
CONVENTIONAL HOOD FILTER CLEANING
In the 3-Compartment sink
- Soak in Degreaser for 30 minutes
- Hand scrub for 15 minutes
In the Dishwashing machine
- Every pass in the Dishwasher costs 50 cents
- Hood filters clean only on the outside
Restaurant removes 3 lbs of Fats, Oils and Grease
A well-known chain restaurant cleaned a dirty hood filter in the DECARBONATOR and removed 3 lbs of Grease
Comparison Case Studies
Case Study 1:
CONTROLLED HOOD FILTER CLEANING STUDY
To determine how much Fat, Oil and Grease is removed by soaking in the DECARBONATOR
Method:
We took a dirty Hood Filter from a bank of filters and weighed it 5.40 lbs
Then we soaked it in the DECARBONATOR for 30 minutes 5.07 lbs
Findings:
There was a difference of more than 1/3 lbs cleaned
Conclusion:
Hood Filters soaked in the DECARBONATOR removes all Fats, Oils and Grease
Case Study :
CONTROLLED HOOD FILTER CLEANING STUDY
Purpose:
To determine how much Fat, Oil and Grease remains in the Hood Filter after cleaning by hand and then how much more grease was removed after cleaning in the DECARBONATOR
Method:
We took a dirty Hood Filter from a bank of filters and weighed it 7.94 lbs
Then we soaked it in the 3-Compartment sink for 30 minutes and scrubbed it for 15 minutes and then weighed it again 7.72 lbs
Then we soaked it in the DECARBONATOR for 30 minutes and weighed it again 7.5 lbs
Findings:
A total of .22 lbs was removed after hand scrubbing but an additional .22 lbs was removed by soaking in the DECARBONATOR
Conclusion:
Hood Filters soaked in the DECARBONATOR removes Fats, Oils and Grease that is not possible to remove by hand scrubbingÂ
