ADD-ON SERVICE
COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE DEEP CLEANING.
Steam-and-scrub service for ovens, fryers, combi ovens, flat-tops, and broilers. Goes deeper than the line cook's end-of-shift wipe-down — we're talking disassembly, immersion, and polishing.
Typical pricing: $85–$250 per appliance depending on size and condition
BUNDLING
Why operators pair this with hood cleaning
Natural add-on during the same overnight window as the hood. If the kitchen is already closed and containment is laid, adding appliance deep-cleaning is a 60–90 minute upcharge per appliance.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Four things the marketing copy won't tell you
Combi ovens want delimescale, not caustic — wrong chemistry will pit the stainless
Fryers should be emptied and boiled-out, not pressure-washed
Most insurance policies exclude appliance damage — make sure your contract does too
Photo-document before and after every appliance — this is a surprisingly frequent dispute
HIRING CHECKLIST
What to ask before you hire
✓Active general liability + property damage coverage
✓Experience with your specific appliance brands (Rational, Alto-Shaam, Vulcan, Pitco)
✓Written scope of work that lists what is and is not included
✓References from 3+ restaurants of similar volume
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