CKVS MANAGEMENT
Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning in South Carolina and Surrounding Areas —
The Full System. Every Time.
Every component.
No exceptions.
When we say top to bottom, we mean it. From the tallest component on your roof to the floor beneath the hood — SSS cleans every inch of your system on every visit. Here’s exactly what’s included:
- Hood canopy and plenum
- Horizontal and Vertical ductwork
- Grease filters
- Rooftop exhaust fan
- Floor beneath the hood system
If grease can collect there, we clean it.
Know what a proper cleaning should look like.
Let’s start with yours.
WHY IT MATTERS
A clean system isn’t just about passing inspection.
A properly maintained CKVS does more than keep a fire marshal off your back. Here’s what changes when the whole system is clean:
Pass fire and health inspections
Reduce fire hazard risk
Protect insurance claim eligibility
Improve airflow and kitchen efficiency
Lower HVAC load and energy costs
Extend component and motor life
Create a cooler working environment
Eliminate grease odor and buildup
The difference is felt in the kitchen immediately — and continues improving over the first year of service.
The tip of the iceberg is the part that gets cleaned.
Think of your ventilation system like an iceberg. The part you can see — the hood, the filters — that’s the tip. It looks clean. A quick inspection passes it.
But above the ceiling line, out of sight and out of mind, is where most systems fail. Horizontal and vertical ductwork packed with grease that hasn’t been touched in years. An exhaust fan so coated it can barely spin. Rooftop components that no one has looked at since the system was installed.
That’s the part that causes fires. That’s the part that fails real inspections. That’s the part SSS specializes in.
We go top to bottom — roof to floor — and we document every inch so you can see what we saw.
See what’s actually up there.
Start with a
free inspection.
You see exactly what we see. Every time.
After every cleaning, SSS delivers a complete before-and-after photo set — every component, documented. Photos are organized in a shared Google Drive folder tied to your account within 24 hours of service.
No summary report. No verbal update. Actual photos of your actual system, before we touched it and after we were done — so there’s never any question about what was cleaned, what was found, or what changed.
Want to see what documentation actually looks like?
HOW IT WORKS
Here’s what working with SSS actually looks like.
STEP 1
Free Inspection
We assess your full system, document what we find, and give you an honest picture of where things stand. No commitment required.
STEP 2
First Cleaning
We clean every component top to bottom. On neglected systems we target 95-98% removal on the first visit, with full restoration over subsequent cleanings. You’ll see the before and after.
STEP 3
We Own the Schedule
We track your interval and reach out when it’s time. You check a text. That’s the extent of your involvement until the next cleaning is done.
Ready to start?
Step one is free.
NFPA 96 compliant. Inspector approved.
SSS cleaning services are performed in accordance with NFPA 96 — the National Fire Protection Association standard for commercial kitchen ventilation systems. Documentation is provided after every visit to support your compliance records.
Fire suppression and health inspectors who have visited SSS-maintained kitchens have noted the cleanliness of internal components as standing out from what they typically see. That feedback isn’t something we’ve printed on a brochure — it’s come directly from inspectors to our clients.
Want a system that passes before an inspector even asks?
Frequently Asked Questions
What does commercial kitchen hood cleaning include?
A complete commercial kitchen hood cleaning — also called CKVS management — covers every component of the exhaust system: the hood canopy and plenum, grease filters, grease drip trays, horizontal and vertical ductwork, the exhaust fan, rooftop components, and the floor beneath the system. SSS cleans all of these on every visit and provides before-and-after photo documentation so clients can see the full scope of work.
How often does a commercial kitchen hood need to be cleaned?
Cleaning frequency is determined by cooking volume and fuel type. High-volume kitchens or those using solid fuel (wood, charcoal) typically require monthly cleaning. Moderate-volume kitchens using gas or electric equipment generally need quarterly service. Low-volume operations may qualify for semi-annual cleaning. SSS assesses each kitchen individually during the free inspection and recommends a schedule based on actual usage — not a generic interval.
What is NFPA 96 and does SSS meet that standard?
NFPA 96 is the National Fire Protection Association’s standard for commercial cooking operations, which sets minimum requirements for the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. SSS cleaning services are performed in accordance with NFPA 96 requirements, and documentation is provided after every visit to support compliance records.
What happens during the first hood cleaning?
On the first cleaning of a previously serviced or neglected system, SSS aims to remove 95-98% of grease buildup. For severely neglected systems, improvement continues over several subsequent cleanings as the system is brought to full condition. SSS is upfront about this timeline and documents progress with before-and-after photos at every visit so clients can see the improvement over time.
How does SSS document their cleaning work?
SSS photographs every component of the system before and after each cleaning — hood, ductwork, fan, and rooftop elements. Photos are organized and delivered to the client via a shared Google Drive folder. Photos are available within 24 hours of service. No guessing, no ambiguity — just a visible record of what was done.
Does SSS handle scheduling for ongoing cleanings?
Yes. Once a client is onboarded, SSS proactively manages all future scheduling. Clients do not need to track intervals, set reminders, or call to book — SSS reaches out personally via text or email when the next cleaning is due. The goal is that the client’s only job is checking a text message.
The whole system. Cleaned right. Documented. Done.
Start with a free inspection — no commitment, no pressure. We’ll tell you exactly what we find and what it takes to get your system to
where it should be.