When it comes to running a safe, compliant, and efficient commercial kitchen, few things matter more than a clean exhaust system. Fire marshals, health inspectors, and insurance providers all agree that your exhaust hoods, ducts, and fans need regular attention. If...
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How to Schedule Grease Trap Cleaning for Your Detroit Restaurant
Running a busy restaurant in Detroit means paying attention to dozens of details most guests never see but if you overlook grease trap maintenance, your whole operation could come to a sudden halt. Grease trap cleaning in Detroit is not only required for health code...
How to Select a Reliable Commercial Cleaning Provider in Lansing, MI
When it comes to keeping your business spotless and your kitchen up to code, not all cleaning companies are created equal. The difference between a truly clean workspace and a half-hearted wipe-down often comes down to choosing the right commercial cleaning provider...
How to Extend the Life of Your Kitchen Hood in Chelsea: Tips Every Chelsea Restaurant Owner Should Know
Ask any Chelsea restaurant owner about the kitchen’s hardest-working equipment, and you’ll hear one answer again and again: the hood. It’s easy to take for granted - until it isn’t. Grease buildup, odd smells, and sudden repairs? They always seem to show up when...
Why Grease Trap Cleaning in Detroit Restaurants Is a Health Code Must
Every commercial kitchen deals with grease but not every operator deals with it properly. Traps fill up, drains back up, and if you’re not ahead of it, a simple mistake turns into a health code violation fast. If you operate a restaurant in Detroit, grease trap...
What Every Restaurant Owner Should Know about Grease Trap Cleaning Services in Michigan, MI
If you run a restaurant, you know this already: it’s not the big things that trip you up. It’s the small, overlooked ones—the ones like grease traps. You’re juggling food orders, staffing, suppliers, and the day-to-day chaos of kitchen service. The grease trap? It’s...
Event Recap: D Poole at the Michigan Maintenance Event 2025 in Grand Rapids
From April 29 to May 1, our team at D Poole participated in the 86th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show in Grand Rapids. This premier event brought together experts in operations, vendors, and decision-makers committed to maintaining efficient, clean, and safe...
How Grease Buildup in Ductwork Affects HVAC Systems in Commercial Kitchens
Grease is unavoidable in a commercial kitchen, but when it spreads beyond the cookline, it becomes more than just a cleaning issue. It starts to affect ventilation, airflow, energy usage, and even food safety. One of the most overlooked areas where this happens is the...
How Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Can Teach Us a Thing or Two About Eliminating Cooking Smells at Home
The aroma of sizzling garlic, freshly baked bread, or a rich curry simmering on the stove can be comforting and mouthwatering. But when those smells linger long after the meal is over, they’re less pleasant and more of a persistent reminder of last night’s dinner....
How Often Should a Commercial Kitchen Be Professionally Cleaned?
If you’re running a commercial kitchen, cleaning isn’t just about staying tidy. It’s about staying open. Health inspectors, fire marshals, and insurance providers are all looking at how well you maintain your space and how often. Still, one of the most common...