Laser Cleaning Services
Commercial Kitchen Laser Cleaning
Remove baked-on grease and carbon from hoods, grills, ducts and stainless equipment with no degreaser and no water.
Grease that has been cooked onto a hood, a grill or a fryer housing for years does not come off with degreaser and a scrub pad. It has carbonized. Laser cleaning removes that carbon layer and the grease underneath by breaking its bond with the stainless steel, with no chemicals, no water and no shutdown for drying. The surface comes back to clean metal.
Gulf South Laser works with restaurants, hotels, commissaries, institutional kitchens and hood service companies across New Orleans and Metairie. The mobile unit sets up during off hours and the kitchen is back in service the same day.
What we remove
- Carbonized grease on hoods and filters
- Baked-on buildup on grills, flat tops and burners
- Grease in exhaust duct and fan housings
- Carbon on fryer bodies and oven exteriors
- Discoloration and heat tint on stainless
- Residue left by previous chemical cleaning
Surfaces we work on
- Exhaust hoods, plenums and baffles
- Ductwork and rooftop exhaust fans
- Grills, griddles, charbroilers and burners
- Fryers, ovens and range exteriors
- Stainless work tables and splash walls
- Smokers, pits and barbecue equipment
Why laser instead of blasting or chemicals
No chemicals, no water
Nothing is sprayed and nothing has to dry. The kitchen does not need to be hosed down and the floor stays safe.
Gets what scrubbing cannot
Carbon that has been cooked on for years lifts off, not just the fresh grease on top.
Stainless stays stainless
The laser removes buildup without scratching, pitting or grinding the metal.
Off-hours service
We work around your service hours so the line is ready when you open.
How a job works
- Walkthrough of the equipment and the problem areas, usually during a slow period.
- A test spot so you can see the difference on your own hood or grill.
- Cleaning during off hours with extraction running.
- Equipment is ready to use when we leave, with no chemical residue to rinse.
Who we serve
Where we work
Mobile service from our Metairie base across the New Orleans metro area and the Gulf South.
Commercial Kitchen Laser Cleaning: frequently asked questions
Can a laser clean a commercial kitchen hood?
Yes. Laser cleaning removes carbonized grease from hoods, baffles, plenums and the surrounding stainless without degreaser or water. It is especially effective on buildup that chemical cleaning has stopped touching.
Is laser cleaning safe around food equipment?
The process adds nothing to the surface. There is no chemical residue, which is one of the main reasons kitchens choose it. The equipment is cleaned by a trained technician with extraction running and the area is controlled during the work.
Do we have to shut down the kitchen?
We schedule during off hours. Most equipment is cleaned between service periods or overnight and is ready when you open.
Can you clean grills and flat tops?
Yes. Grates, griddles, charbroilers and burner assemblies are cleaned down to bare metal, which also helps them heat evenly.
Does this replace my regular hood cleaning?
Laser cleaning is a deep restoration of the equipment surface. Your regular hood and duct maintenance schedule, including any inspection requirements, continues as normal. Many hood service companies use us for the buildup they cannot remove by other means.
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Get a quote for commercial kitchen laser cleaning
Send a photo and a rough size and we will quote from it. Most metro-area jobs are scheduled within the week.