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Ventilation, without the marketing

Practical answers to the questions our clients ask most: how often to clean, what drives the price, and what to do about odours.

Kitchen extract cleaning: first of all a fire question · 6 min read Kitchen extract cleaning: first of all a fire question The grease layer in the extract run is combustible. How often to clean, what insurers check and where grease collects most. Why does ventilation smell, and how do you fix it? · 5 min read Why does ventilation smell, and how do you fix it? The four usual causes — from grease in the ducts to a dried-out trap — and what to do about each. What affects the cost of duct cleaning? · 6 min read What affects the cost of duct cleaning? Why the price is not calculated per square metre, and the five factors that decide the final figure. How often should a ventilation system be cleaned? · 5 min read How often should a ventilation system be cleaned? Every 12–24 months, or every 3–6 in kitchens. Why the interval varies so much and how to tell the system needs it now.