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Grease Gone provides dark and ghost kitchen cleaning across London and the UK for delivery-only food businesses and shared commercial kitchen facilities. Our commercial kitchen deep cleaning service tackles grease, carbon and food residue on cooking equipment, preparation surfaces and surrounding kitchen areas. Whether you manage one rented kitchen unit or several units within a shared site, we can discuss the areas requiring attention and agree a cleaning scope around your operation. Specialist extraction cleaning and additional services can be arranged where required.
What Is a Dark or Ghost Kitchen?
Dark kitchens, also commonly called ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens or delivery kitchens, prepare food primarily for online orders rather than on-site dining. They can be standalone premises or shared buildings containing separate kitchen units rented by different food operators. Cleaning requirements depend on the equipment, cooking methods and areas used by each business, as well as any communal spaces managed by the site operator.
Why Regular Deep Cleaning Matters for Dark & Ghost Kitchens
Repeated cooking cycles can leave grease, carbon and food residue on equipment and in areas that daily cleaning does not fully reach. A planned deep clean gives these areas dedicated attention and complements the cleaning carried out by kitchen staff between services.
For shared facilities, agreeing which kitchen units, storage spaces and communal areas need attention helps keep the scope clear. Extraction systems also need their own assessment because grease can accumulate inside fans and ductwork. Cleaning should be planned around actual use and condition, rather than assuming every delivery kitchen needs the same schedule.
What Is Included in a Dark or Ghost Kitchen Deep Clean?
The clean is tailored to your kitchen layout, equipment and level of build-up. Areas that can be included in the agreed scope are:
- Cooking equipment: Degreasing and removal of carbon and food residue from commercial ovens, grills, hobs and fryers.
- Preparation and wash areas: Cleaning of worktops, preparation tables, sinks and surrounding surfaces, with sanitisation where appropriate.
- Refrigeration and storage: Cleaning of accessible refrigeration surfaces, shelving and storage areas, with food removal and access requirements agreed beforehand.
- Floors, walls and ceilings: Removal of grease and dirt from suitable surfaces, including accessible areas around and beneath equipment.
- Shared areas: Communal wash spaces, walkways and other agreed areas can be discussed with the site manager alongside individual kitchen units.
- Extraction systems: Extractor fan cleaning and kitchen duct cleaning are specialist services that can be coordinated with the deep clean. They are not automatically included in every booking.
We agree the equipment, access arrangements and any additional work before the clean is booked.
Specialist Cleaning and Testing Services
Some premises need additional work alongside the kitchen deep clean. These services are assessed and quoted according to the systems and areas on site.
TR19 Grease extraction cleaning: Specialist cleaning addresses grease deposits within kitchen extract systems. TR19 Grease is a specification for managing the fire risk associated with this build-up, not a guarantee of compliance across the whole premises.
Fresh air ductwork cleaning: Supply ventilation is assessed separately from grease extraction, with the cleaning requirements matched to the system.
Targeted disinfection: Additional disinfection can be discussed where appropriate, using products and methods suited to the area and its use.
ATP hygiene testing: Surface testing can help assess cleaning by measuring ATP associated with organic residue. Results support hygiene checks, but a low reading does not prove that a surface is free from bacteria or other pathogens. ATP testing does not replace microbiological testing where that is required.
High-level cleaning: High shelves, the tops of storage units and suitable overhead surfaces can need attention beyond routine cleaning. Access and safe working arrangements are assessed before this work is included.
Fire damper testing: Where fire dampers are installed in the building’s relevant ventilation systems, inspection and testing can be discussed as a separate service. This is distinct from kitchen grease-extract cleaning and is not a standard part of a kitchen deep clean.
Janitorial services: Shared facilities may also need cleaning of staff toilets, storage rooms and waste areas. The scope can be discussed with the site manager so communal spaces and individual kitchen units are clearly distinguished.
Only the additional services agreed for your premises are included in the quotation.
Planning Your Clean Around Kitchen Operations
Tell us your food preparation and delivery hours, the equipment requiring attention and whether the clean relates to ongoing maintenance or a change of tenancy. We can then discuss a suitable scope and cleaning window. For shared sites, access to individual units and communal areas should be agreed with the relevant operator or site manager. Food storage, equipment shutdown and any other preparation requirements can be confirmed before work begins.
Why Choose Grease Gone for Your Kitchen Clean?
Grease Gone provides kitchen deep cleaning alongside specialist extraction and supporting services, so the work can be tailored to the premises rather than a generic checklist. We can discuss grease and carbon removal, accessible equipment and surfaces, and any separate cleaning or testing requirements for your site.
For dark and ghost kitchen cleaning in London or elsewhere in the UK, tell us about your operation and the areas needing attention. Call 020 8866 3413 to discuss your requirements and request a quotation.
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Dark & Ghost Kitchen Cleaning FAQs
What is included in a dark or ghost kitchen deep clean?
The agreed scope can cover cooking equipment, preparation surfaces, sinks, refrigeration, storage areas, floors, walls and ceilings. We confirm the areas requiring attention and any access limitations before booking. Extraction and ductwork cleaning are specialist services that can be arranged separately where required.
Can you clean individual units within a shared kitchen facility?
We can discuss cleaning for an individual rented kitchen unit or agreed areas within a shared facility. Tell us which spaces your business uses and which are managed centrally, so access and the cleaning scope can be agreed with the appropriate operator or site manager.
Can you arrange a dark / ghost kitchen deep clean between kitchen tenancies?
A deep clean can be arranged when a kitchen unit changes tenant or before a new food business starts operating. The quotation is based on the condition of the unit, the equipment remaining on site and the areas requiring attention. Any handover requirements should be discussed before booking.
How often should a dark or ghost kitchen be deep cleaned?
The appropriate frequency depends on operating hours, cooking methods, grease build-up and the effectiveness of routine cleaning. A deep-cleaning programme should complement daily hygiene procedures. Extraction systems need a separate assessment of their use and condition to establish suitable cleaning intervals.
Can cleaning be scheduled around food preparation and delivery hours?
Tell us your preparation times, busiest delivery periods and any restrictions on access. We can discuss a suitable cleaning window and confirm arrangements before booking. Some equipment or areas may need to be taken out of use during the clean, so preparation requirements should be agreed in advance.
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