Fire-safe kitchens through expert, affordable exhaust cleaning.
CleanVent provides professional kitchen exhaust system cleaning for local restaurants and cafes, ensuring fire safety and regulatory compliance. Operating part-time during off-peak hours, we scrape, pressure-wash, and degrease hoods, ducts, and fans to meet NFPA 96 standards. Our flexible 5–15 hour weekly schedule lets us serve clients without the overhead of full-time operations, passing savings on to them. With a $10,000 startup budget, we invest in a commercial pressure washer, ladders, biodegradable chemicals, and a used cargo van, plus marketing and insurance. We target small to medium eateries often overlooked by national chains, offering recurring contracts that provide steady income with minimal ongoing marketing once a client base is built. The owner handles all cleanings and client relationships personally, building trust and reliability in the local food service community.
Post-pandemic, restaurants are under heightened scrutiny for fire safety, and many small kitchens lack affordable, flexible hood cleaning options. Increased regulatory enforcement creates a growing market for local, part-time operators.
Contact 10 local restaurants and offer a free visual inspection and quote.
Local restaurants, cafes, and commercial kitchens needing NFPA 96 compliance.
Revenue is generated from per-cleaning fees, typically $300–$800 depending on system size and frequency. Recurring contracts (quarterly or semi-annual) are encouraged through discounts, securing predictable income. Customer acquisition occurs via direct outreach, referrals, and partnerships with fire safety inspectors; lifetime value grows from repeat business and ancillary services like filter replacement.
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