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Practical guidance on commercial kitchen compliance, extraction cleaning, fire safety, and hygiene regulations from Cumbria's specialist cleaning team.

Extraction Risk Isn’t Always Grease
Commercial Kitchen

Extraction Risk Isn’t Always Grease

When people think about extraction system cleaning, grease is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In reality, many sites face similar fire and safety risks from…

What Looks Clean Isn’t Always Safe (2)
Commercial Kitchen

Grease Build-Up Is A Fire Risk

Grease accumulation in extraction systems is one of the leading causes of kitchen fires, yet it’s still widely underestimated. TR19 guidance exists to help businesses manage this risk,…

What Looks Clean Isn’t Always Safe
Commercial Cleaning

What Looks Clean Is Not Always Safe

One of the most common issues we see in commercial kitchens is systems that look clean from the outside but tell a very different story internally. Surface cleaning…

TR19 Compliance Isn’t Optional
Commercial Cleaning

TR19 Compliance Isnt Optional

Many businesses only think about grease extraction and system cleaning when there’s a problem. By that point, the risks are already present. TR19 standards exist to help businesses…

Consistency Matters More Than Calendars
Uncategorised

Consistency Matters More Than Calendars

Blue Monday is often described as the toughest day of the year. In reality, what affects people most at work during winter is the environment they’re in every…

Leave The Hard To Reach Areas To Us
Care Homes

If staff are cleaning at height or around heavy equipment, it’s time to bring in specialists. 📞 01229 588556📧 info@hy5cleaning.com🌐 https://www.hy5cleaning.com We regularly see caretaking and kitchen teams…

Lint Build Up
Care Homes

Lint Builds Up Faster Than You Think!

If your site runs a busy laundry operation, it’s time to check your lint extraction system. Get in touch.📞 01229 588556📧 info@hy5cleaning.com🌐 https://www.hy5cleaning.com Lint doesn’t just sit in…

Time To Reset Your Kitchen
Commercial Cleaning

Time to Reset Your Kitchen

Back open and ready to reset your kitchen for the year ahead? Let’s talk. 📞 01229 588556📧 info@hy5cleaning.com🌐 https://www.hy5cleaning.com Christmas and New Year put commercial kitchens under huge…

A commercial cleaning plan that works for your business.
Commercial Cleaning

A Commercial Cleaning Plan that Works for Your Business

Start 2026 with a cleaning plan that fits your kitchen and protects your business. Learn more about our compliant commercial kitchen cleaning plans: 📧 info@hy5cleaning.com | 🌍 hy5cleaning.com…

Supporting Businesses across the North West of England
Commercial Kitchen

Supporting Businesses across the North West of England

Looking for a reliable specialist cleaning partner? See how Hy5 can support your business:📧 info@hy5cleaning.com | 🌍 hy5cleaning.com | 📞 01229 588556 We work with a wide range…

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