The overhead problem in restaurants
A dining room can be spotless at table level while greasy vents, dusty fan blades and cobwebbed beams hang right above guests. Diners look up while they wait, and so do health inspectors.
Cooking vapor carries grease throughout the building, not just the kitchen. That grease turns ordinary dust into a sticky film that gets harder to remove every month it sits.
What to clean first
Supply Register and Diffuser Cleaning
Supply register and diffuser cleaning removes the dust, lint and grime that collects on th…Ceiling Fan Cleaning
Ceiling fan cleaning removes the thick dust and grease that build up on fan blades, motor …Pendant Light Cleaning
Pendant light cleaning removes the dust, grease and cobwebs that collect on hanging fixtur…Light Fixture and Troffer Lens Cleaning
Light fixture cleaning removes dust, dead insects and film from the lenses, louvers and ho…TV and Display Cleaning
TV and display cleaning removes dust, grease film and smudges from wall-mounted and ceilin…Exposed and Open Ceiling Cleaning
Exposed ceiling cleaning removes dust, cobwebs and grease from everything in an open ceili…Commercial Kitchen Ceiling Cleaning
Commercial kitchen ceiling cleaning removes the grease film, dust and soil that collect ov…FRP Wall Cleaning
FRP wall cleaning removes grease, soil and stains from fiberglass reinforced plastic wall …Beam and Rafter Cleaning
Beam and rafter cleaning removes the dust, cobwebs and grease that collect on top of expos…Hood Exterior Cleaning
Hood exterior cleaning degreases and polishes the outside stainless surfaces of a kitchen …Recommended schedule
| Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Dining room vents, fans, pendants and TVs | Every 3 months |
| Kitchen ceiling, FRP walls and hood exterior | Every 3 months |
| Exposed ceiling, beams and ductwork | Every 6 months |
| Acoustic ceiling tile | Every 6 to 12 months |
Good to know
- Work is scheduled overnight or before opening, with food and equipment protected.
- Kitchen hood interiors are cleaned separately by certified hood-cleaning contractors.
Other services for restaurants
Above eye level cleaning for restaurants: FAQ
How often should a restaurant have high dusting done?
Most restaurants benefit from quarterly above-eye-level service in dining and kitchen areas, with exposed ceilings and beams every six months.
Will cleaning be done during business hours?
No. AELC providers schedule restaurant work when the dining room and kitchen are closed.
How do I get a price for my restaurant?
Request a quote. Your local AELC provider counts what is overhead, checks heights and grease, and sends an itemized proposal. Prices are set locally by each independent provider.
Last updated October 4, 2026.