- Established 1990
Phil Ackland
Kitchen Hood Cleaning School
Become a Certified Kitchen Exhaust Cleaner with hands-on training from the Phil Ackland Kitchen Hood Cleaning School, established in 1990. Our five-day training gives business owners and industry professionals practical experience cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust systems while learning the equipment, techniques, and NFPA 96 principles used in the field.
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Start
My Business
Learn the hands-on cleaning skills, NFPA 96 fundamentals, equipment, and business practices needed to start a professional kitchen exhaust cleaning company.
Train
My Employees
Train and certify employees to clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems safely, consistently, and to recognized industry standards.
Renew
My Certification
Keep your Phil Ackland certification current and demonstrate your continued commitment to professional kitchen exhaust cleaning standards.
Certified Kitchen Hood Cleaners are in High Demand!
Commercial cooking operations must maintain kitchen exhaust systems in accordance with applicable fire codes, inspection requirements, and standards such as NFPA 96. Grease buildup creates a serious fire hazard, which is why restaurant owners, property managers, fire inspectors, and insurers rely on qualified professionals to properly clean and document these systems.
Hands-On Kitchen Hood Cleaning Training Built Around NFPA 96
Phil Ackland Kitchen Hood Cleaning School has trained industry professionals since 1990. Our curriculum combines hands-on commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning with the principles of NFPA 96 and applicable local fire-code requirements. Students learn on actual job sites and gain experience with professional cleaning equipment, practical cleaning techniques, safety considerations, documentation, and the business decisions that affect a successful kitchen exhaust cleaning company.
The five-day Manager/Owner’s Course is designed for people who want practical training as well as a clearer understanding of the standards and responsibilities behind professional kitchen exhaust cleaning.
Why Professionals Choose Phil Ackland Training
Since 1990, Phil Ackland Training has helped business owners and technicians develop practical kitchen exhaust cleaning skills through small class sizes, hands-on training on real job sites, professional equipment, and industry-recognized certification. The program goes beyond cleaning technique to help students understand NFPA 96, customer and inspector relationships, recordkeeping, and the business side of kitchen exhaust cleaning.