Laundry Ductwork Cleaning

Laundry Ductwork Cleaning

We ensure your ductwork meets TR19 standards with specialist cleaning services for kitchen extraction, commercial kitchen equipment, and laundry ducts. Our high standards of cleanliness and safety eliminate fire risk and maintain hygiene.

Maintain your standard of Ductwork cleanliness & fire safety

Importance of Laundry Ductwork Cleaning.

When washing laundry items like bedding and towels in industrial machines, a significant amount of lint, fibers, and dust is produced. These impurities accumulate over time in the laundry extract system itself.


Regular maintenance of the laundry extract ventilation is essential to:


  • Clear away the build-up of debris that can hinder system efficiency.
  • Eliminate the potentially dangerous accumulation of highly flammable materials.
  • Prevent blockages in the vents.
  • Reduce strain on the machinery.

Is Laundry Duct Cleaning A Legal Requirement?

According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is the duty of all building owners to reduce potential fire hazards in the buildings under their management. This requirement mandates the regular conduct and update of fire safety risk assessments, including thorough inspection of ductwork in areas prone to fire risks, followed by necessary maintenance to guarantee system safety.

Q&A's

  • Legal Implications

    Apart from hygiene and continued business considerations, there are potential legal implications to consider. If for example, fire investigators found that there were no access doors in the ductwork, making it impossible to clean, then the building owner could be guilty of negligence and face prosecution under the Health & Safety (Offences) Act 2009.


    Our team of experienced surveyors can accurately quote for any given project by way of a free site survey.

  • Why Extraction Cleaning is Vital ?

    The filters in the canopy act as a good “first line of defense” against grease deposition but still allow the smaller particles to pass into the extract ductwork system. These deposits will accumulate over time and can pose hygiene and fire risks. Whist the canopies and filters are easily accessible for regular cleaning by catering staff the ductwork is normally hidden above a ceiling and can pass through numerous walls and floors before reaching the discharge point.


    These hidden sections require specialist attention for cleaning to the TR19 standard.

  • What are the dangers of not having a system cleaned ?

    Around a quarter of the 24,000 accidental fires in UK non-domestic buildings, each year are caused by cooking appliances. Fires are an occupational hazard in commercial kitchens, but their impact is made far worse by the rapid spread of the fire through poorly maintained grease extract systems and ductwork. If grease deposits in uncleaned ductwork are ignited they will spread the fire rapidly to other parts of the building.

  • How often should Duct Cleaning be completed?

    The B&ES TR19 Guide to Good Practice - Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems is a comprehensive guide to the internal cleanliness of ventilation systems. It is vital for specifiers, consultants and facilities managers who need to ensure ventilation systems are properly maintained. TR19 provides the highest standards of best practice and provides a method of verification for insurance purposes that the ventilation system in a building is clean and well maintained.

Moreover, many insurance companies now mandate evidence of dryer duct cleaning, servicing, and upkeep. Failure to furnish accurate BESA TR19® compliant reports or proof of proper maintenance in the event of a fire could jeopardize the entire building's insurance coverage and result in claim denials.


Noncompliance and neglect of clean and secure laundry extract ventilation systems could have severe repercussions, endangering the property and its occupants. To ensure safety, safeguard your business, meet insurer demands, and maintain optimal machine performance, it is imperative to entrust maintenance, servicing, and cleaning to a reputable and certified company.

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What Does Laundry Extract Ventilation Cleaning Entail?


At Extract Compliance we take action in order to eliminate risk and we work closely with our customers to help fully understand their requirements and offer a tailored solution for their needs.

Our team of highly trained experts will clean the laundry extract system, removing all traces of lint, fibre and dust particles to ensure that it is fully compliant with Fire Safety and Health & Safety legislation. This can include;

  • Visual inspection, assessment and measuring of airflow.
  • Gaining access to the inside – if this isn’t possible then our experts can install access panels.
  • Thorough mechanical brushing of the ductwork and extraction of lint.
  • A full digital report provided within 5 days of completion.
  • Before and after photos which can be used as proof that you are compliant.
  • A certificate to show compliance with Fire and Insurance requirements.
  • An ongoing preventative maintenance plan which will help to protect your premises If you are unsure about your compliance then why not take a look at our free, quick and easy to use.

Understanding TR19 Ductwork Specifications


Extract Compliance Ltd follows the Building Engineering Service Association’s (BESA) TR19 guidelines closely. If you don’t meet all of the TR19 document standards, this could mean the ducts are not cleaned properly, making you liable in the event of a hazard.

Our staff are always up-to-date with the latest TR19 protocols, and cleaning kitchen extraction systems is always according to TR19 rules.

You can relax in the knowledge that our ductwork surfaces cleaning processes, canopy fan cleaning processes, and cleaning process of kitchen extractions systems are all the same as the British Standard and European Norm BSEN:15780 and the Building Services Research and Information Association’s BG49/2013 on commissioning air systems.

After carrying out our fan cleaning processes, we can carry out post-cleaning verification methods to ensure safety and high quality. Contact us today for more information on our services.

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