What canopy cleaning covers
Canopy cleaning addresses the canopy hood interior, baffle and mesh filters, the immediate plenum behind the filters, and any in-canopy lighting and detection. It is the most visible part of kitchen extract hygiene and the part EHOs and customers actually see — but it is also the first line of defence protecting the rest of the extraction system from grease.
How canopy cleaning sits inside TR19® compliance
TR19® addresses the full extraction system, including the canopy. A canopy clean alone is not a TR19® system clean — but a properly maintained canopy and filter set materially extend the interval between full ductwork cleans by stopping more grease at the source.
- Hand-clean canopy interior and underside
- Strip, soak and reinstall baffle/mesh filters
- Replace damaged or end-of-life filters
- Hand-clean immediate plenum and lighting
- Photographic record of each canopy
- Recommendation on next full ductwork clean
Frequently asked questions
Is a canopy clean enough on its own?+
No. Canopy cleaning extends ductwork life and supports hygiene, but TR19® compliance requires the full extraction system — canopy, ductwork and fan — to be cleaned at appropriate frequency.