Educational institutions like schools, colleges, and universities hold a special responsibility toward the health and safety of their students and staff. One crucial aspect of this responsibility is maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. With almost 30 years as industry leaders, Ductbusters plays a vital role in ensuring that kitchens and ducting systems are not just visibly clean, but are clinically sanitised.
Commercial kitchens compliance in the UK
In the UK, there are stringent legal requirements for maintaining cleanliness in commercial kitchens. These regulations are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of both the staff working in these kitchens and the students and faculty who depend on them. Ductbusters helps institutions stay compliant with these legal standards, avoiding potential legal and financial complications.
Improving air quality, for a healthier environment
Our cleaning specialists at Ductbusters offer comprehensive deep cleaning services for your kitchens, including canopies and extractors. But as your Air Hygiene partners, we don’t just stop there! We are also specialists at cleaning ducting systems.
A clean duct system directly contributes to better air quality within the building. This means that staff and students in educational institutions can breathe cleaner, fresher indoor air, creating a healthier and more conducive learning environment.
Reducing pollen and allergies, for happier classrooms
This year, pollen counts have been particularly high, exacerbating allergies for many students and staff. Allergies can severely impact comfort and concentration levels. Ductwork cleaning helps reduce the presence of allergens like pollen, dust mites, and mould spores, significantly alleviating allergy symptoms. By ensuring clean air ducts, we create a healthier and more comfortable environment, allowing students and staff to focus better and feel more at ease.
Allergies in 2024
Around 30% of adults and 40% of children suffer from allergies in the UK.
High pollen counts have led to increased allergy symptoms, impacting daily activities.
Regular cleaning of air ducts can reduce indoor allergen levels by up to 50%.
Reducing Fire Risks
Dirty ducts in kitchens, especially in busy educational institutions, are not just a matter of hygiene – they present a significant fire risk. Every year, fires caused by uncleaned frying ranges and other cooking equipment result in damages worth millions of pounds in commercial settings. Moreover, failure to regularly clean ductwork and extraction systems can lead to invalidated insurance policies, putting institutions at further financial risks.
There are endless reasons why air hygiene matters. Now let’s see how Ductbusters can help!
Air Hygiene Partners Specialist Cleaning Techniques
Duct cleaning is a job for professionals. At Ductbusters, we use industry leading equipment and methods to clean your ducts without causing any damage. This process includes degreasing removable parts and scraping away excess grease inside the canopy, followed by the application of eco-friendly chemicals. We ensure that every part of the canopy, including lips, dip trays, and external areas, is meticulously cleaned and sanitized. Additionally, steam cleaning of removable parts and thorough cleaning of duct fans can significantly improve airflow by up to 30%.
Highly Trained Engineers
The backbone of Ductbusters' excellent service is our team of highly trained engineers. Each member of our team is either qualified or enrolled in the country's first Ventilation Hygiene Qualification program through Paddeco. This ensures that the service you receive is not only compliant with industry standards, but also at the forefront of current best practices.
Cost effective maintenance
Over time, kitchens accumulate a significant amount of grease and dirt, posing a serious fire hazard. While the build-up may not be immediately visible, it gradually causes permanent damage to the ducting system, potentially leading to the costly need for a complete system replacement. Regular deep cleaning, including the often-overlooked ventilation ducts, is vital for maintaining the safety and efficiency of these systems. Regular maintenance and testing keeps costs down, as our Engineers can spot and repair any niggles before they turn into a nightmare!
Keeping costs down further
At Ductbusters, our motto is ‘Only Clean What Is Dirty.’
This means that we sample and test different areas of your ductwork, then send the findings off to an independent lab, We only clean the parts of the building that come back dirty, as there is no need to clean the areas that are clean and safe. We record where has been cleaned, and where hasn’t, so that we can monitor and maintain in line with best practises. This keeps costs down, occupants safe, and your building compliant.
Planned maintenance contracts for even more savings
To keep costs down even further, many councils choose to partner with Ductbusters. This service takes the hassle out of Ductwork cleaning and kitchen cleans; our team is on hand to schedule, maintain and repair according to your specific buildings needs, and ensures that your indoor air quality remains clean and compliant all year round.
Schedule Your Clean for the Holidays
At Ductbusters, we're committed to providing the highest standard of cleanliness and safety in school, college, and university kitchens. Our specialized services ensure that your educational institution can offer a safe, healthy, and legally compliant environment, contributing to the overall well-being of your students and staff. It’s best to clean during quieter times, so please get in touch to schedule your professional clean during the holidays.
Let’s make sure your institution is ready for a fresh, healthy start to the new term! Contact us today!
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