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The MFS Trade School in San Diego, California will Teach You How To Start a Hood Cleaning Business in San Diego, California

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The MFS Trade School's job is to teach you how to start a hood cleaning business in San Diego, California by taking by the hand and first teaching you the NFPA Codes and then showing you the techniques of how to actually clean a restaurant exhaust hood system. You will learn how to estimate, what type of chemicals, tools and equipment you will need and how to do it safely and timely while being profitable.

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Why is Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Online Training & Certification in San Diego, California a recession proof business?

Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Online Training & Certification in San Diego, California is a recession proof business because all restaurants across the country MUST clean their exhaust hood system periodically, 1-12 times a year or the grease from the cooking builds up so much that it becomes a fire hazard to the restaurant. Thus, fire inspectors throughout the USA and Canada will inspect all commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems to make sure that they are NFPA Compliant and cleaned prior to the grease build up. As long as, restaurants cook food, this industry will always exist whether the economy is slow or thriving.

Why is Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning license in San Diego, California a great business to start?

Not only is Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning license in San Diego, California a recession proof business and required by ALL restaurants but also the cleaner has to be a certified entity! This means that restaurants will always want your service because they can't clean it themselves! The other great thing is that it's typically done at night after 10 pm when the restaurant closes. Thus, it can be a great part time or full-time business. And it's a business you can operate from your home, van or trailer without the need of an office or many employees.

Is Hood Cleaning license in San Diego, California a good business to do part time or full time?

You can do Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning with a Hood Cleaning license in San Diego, California part time or full time! Most cleaning are done at night when restaurants close and take about 3-4 hour for an average cleaning. Two people can either clean 1 job a night in about 4 hours or clean 2 jobs per night...that would-be full-time work!

What is Commercial Hood Cleaning Training in San Diego, California?

Restaurant Hood Cleaning Training in San Diego, California is not simply pressure washing like most people think, but fire prevention. Cooking always gives off grease laden vapors that get pulled up by the exhaust hood system in a restaurant kitchen and the fan pulls these flammable grease vapors right out of the kitchen. If that exhaust system is not cleaned regularly by a trained, qualified and certified entity as per NFPA Code 96, the restaurant would catch on fire...and it's not, if it will catch on fire, but when! Fire marshals, insurance companies and restaurant owners throughout the United States and Canada abide by NFPA Code 96 standards for how to clean commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems.

Can just anyone clean a restaurant kitchen exhaust hood system?

Unfortunately, not anyone can clean a Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Hood system. Restaurant owners can't even clean it. It must be done according to NFPA Code 96 standards which specify that it must be done by a trained, qualified and certified person acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. This kind of work cannot be done by hand or with small tools and ordinary chemicals ... It requires specific tools and equipment and strong chemicals, otherwise that work will not be done right; you can set off the fire suppression system or also not be able to clean the vertical and horizontal ducts of most hood systems. You have to be trained and certified and understand the NFPA Code 96 in order to be sure that there are no fire hazards.

Who Enforces Hood and Duct Cleaning Online Training and Certification in San Diego, California?

Hood cleaning Certification in San Diego, California is enforced by fire inspectors and fire marshals from a city and state levels. But it's also enforced by restaurant owners, and the property managers that have restaurants as tenants. They will all require seeing the Certificate or Performance and the paperwork and the JSR/ job service report that the work was done to NFPA code standards.

When is Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning done?

Restaurant/ Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning is primarily done after the restaurant is closed, so around 9 or 10 PM. Sometimes they are closed on Mondays, which means you can clean it during the day! Typically, cleanings are done in the night on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday night. Restaurants do not like cleanings on Friday or Saturday nights which is their busiest days!

How Many Hours Does It Take to Clean a Restaurant/Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood System and How Many People?

An average Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning takes about 3 to 4 hours a night to clean, and typically by a crew of 2 people. Each crew should be able to clean 2 jobs per night. In the beginning it may take you 5 hours until you get used to cleaning together and then it shortens to about 3 hours for an average cleaning.

How much money can I charge for an Exhaust Hood Cleaning?

Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleanings starts at $500 - $600 or more for an average cleaning and goes up as the exhaust hood gets longer or more complex with the vertical and horizontal ducts and fans it has and what type of volume of cooking, they do. According to NFPA Code 96, the exhaust hood system needs to be inspected and/or cleaned either monthly, quarterly, twice a year or once a year. It all depends on the type of cooking, the type of restaurant and the volume of grease it produces.

What Type of Tools and Equipment Do I Need to Start A Restaurant/Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Company?

You need 3 major things to do a thorough restaurant commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning job. You need at least a 4,000 psi, 3.9 GPM hot water pressure washer, small hand tools and spin jet along with and a strong professional degreasing chemical like our Grease Eater. You can start off with a state of the art 4,000 psi hot water pressure washer like the kind we sell on our MFS website (https://www.exhausthoodcleaningschool.com/shop/hood-cleaning/pressure-washer). You will receive a complete list of tools and equipment after you register as an MFS student. This does not include however a vehicle or trailer to hold and transport your tools and equipment. A 14' box trailer with a side door and a ramp door can run about $3,500 and we have a company we work with that will give you great prices. We also have a 3rd party equipment leasing company that can help you get financing for all your tools and equipment and trailer. Just call our office at 407-732-4625 and we can help you.

What Type of Cleaning Chemicals Do I Need for Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning and Where Can I Find Them?

We highly recommend you use a strong but safe degreaser like our private label the "Grease Eater" or "Grease Eater Ninja", which you can find on our MFS shopping website at https://www.exhausthoodcleaningschool.com/shop/hood-cleaning/hood-degreaser-5-gal-pail.

Can I start my Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning business for under $10,000?

We believe that you can start your own Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning company for a little under $10,000 and that is with all the tools, equipment, trailer, starter chemical and everything ready to clean. With that said, please see what we wrote above where you can also start with a cold-water pressure washer or even with a garden hose, if you had a really low budget to work with. It may take you a lot longer to clean the job, but it can be done!!

Can I run my Exhaust Hood Cleaning business from my home?

You can absolutely start your Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning company from your home and out of your garage and van or trailer until you grow to have a lot of clients and crews cleaning for you.

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How can I learn Restaurant Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning and get certified?

The MFS Trade School is one of the best kitchen exhaust hood cleaning schools in the USA and Canada. It offers both an online self-study course that you can take from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace watching 30 pre-recorded videos taken right from an actual hands-on course, or come to any of our monthly 3-day hands-on trainings done in Orlando Florida! The MFS Trade School will teach you the NFPA Code as it pertains to kitchen exhaust hood cleaning as well as estimating, marketing, how to find work, how to bid on school contracts over $100,000 and much more. See videos and demos on our website at www.exhausthoodcleaningschool.com

What does the MFS Trade School offer?

We have been cleaning exhaust hood systems for over 20 years and still continue to clean hoods in our area. Our head instructor started out as a private licensed fire inspector and all our assistant instructors are either employees or have their own exhaust hood cleaning business. We will teach you everything about Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning that will help you start a profitable business in this field.

What are some of the benefits of choosing the MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California?

  1. MFS Exhaust Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California are experts in the field of commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning with a solid fire inspector background.
  2. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California has hundreds of 5 Star Google Reviews from satisfied students across the USA and Canada.
  3. You will receive a Nationwide certification for 1) Commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning Technician and 2) Commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning inspector.
  4. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you how to become a public entity contractor and bid on yearly Exhaust hood cleaning school contracts going out to bid and how to find them. Once you are a bonded contractor you will be able to bid on other public entity bids which range from $25,000 to $500,000 in hood cleaning and pressure washing. THIS IS WHERE THE BIG MONEY IS AT!
  5. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will fill out a public entity school bid in class so you can understand the entire process of public entity bidding.
  6. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you the NFPA Code for exhaust hood cleaning so you can understand it and be able to use it to get work and beat your competition.
  7. We MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will give you classroom and hands on training, teach you marketing, estimating, understanding the codes.
  8. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California have a professional 4,000 SF facility in Sanford, California with 2 fully functioning exhaust hood systems that you will receive hands on training until you can clean with confidence, then we will go out and clean a real commercial kitchen exhaust hood system, go on the roof, attic space and check access panels, lube fan, install grease pads, clean make up air filters, clean stove top grates and more!
  9. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you how to talk to restaurant owners so you can win jobs.
  10. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you various ways to estimate and give digital inspections.
  11. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will give you all the forms you will need to copy and use for your business.
  12. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you about access panels, hinge kits, grease pads, make up air cleaning, fan maintenance and more.
  13. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you how NOT to trip the fire suppression system when working which can kill your career & reputation.
  14. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you how to clean the entire exhaust hood system safely and all vertical and horizontal ducts without endangering your life or your health when using chemicals.
  15. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you how to clean using our proprietary funneling method without getting a drop of water or chemical on the restaurant floors.
  16. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach you about installing hinge kits on fans, changing grease pads and lubing fans & changing fan belts.
  17. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California will teach where to buy your tools and equipment so you don't pay more than what you have to.
  18. MFS Hood Cleaning School in San Diego, California have our own safe & proprietary brand name of cleaning chemical that is one of the safest and best cleaning chemicals in the industry that you will love.
  19. You will have access to ALL the tools and chemicals needed for your business from our MFS Shop on our website.
  20. Get unlimited phone support for up to 1 year after your training! When you finish our class, you will be family!!! Call us any time you have any questions and we will be happy to help you and answer them.
  21. At the end of the class, you will take your test and receive your certification and be able to start cleaning hoods the very next day. Re-certification is offered every year at a low $300 to MFS students only.
  22. We are very competitive and affordable compared to other certification schools with lower rates for multiple students from the same company.
  23. We have great references and video reviews of hundreds of students that have taken our class!

Does the MFS Trade School teach marketing and estimating?

Yes, we absolutely teach marketing and estimating as well as give all our students a one-year unlimited phone support with any questions they have at any time!

How is the MFS Trade School different than other schools?

What makes our school different than any other school in the country is that we teach you more than just exhaust hood cleaning for the same price as your hood cleaning and certification. This is because we believe the more services you offer to the same restaurant, which we call bundling, the higher your chances to make money while helping you rise above your competition. We also provide you with unlimited support for the first year after your training! Once you become an MFS student, we will stay by your side as your free consultant with unlimited phone support to help you with everything you need to grow your business.

Will the MFS Trade School help me find work?

No, we don't directly help you find work, or give you work, but we will guide and show you many ways to get leads which then you have to close! All these are considered extra services that we offer for a fee to you to get leads such as; Help with the creation of your website, Google PPC advertising, SEO for your website, Reports that show schools that put out yearly contracts and much more!!

Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Online Training & Certification in San Diego, California

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