How to Remove Grease with Steam in Commercial Kitchens

Commercial Kitchen Steam Degreasing

Commercial kitchens accumulate grease rapidly around ovens, grills, extraction hoods, stainless-steel surfaces and equipment.

High-temperature steam can soften oily deposits, making them easier to remove without flooding the working area with large amounts of water.

Tecnovap specifically positions superheated steam for commercial ovens, cooktops, kitchen canopies and greasy floors, while Dupray demonstrates steam degreasing in food-processing environments.

Where Can Steam Be Used?

Subject to equipment and surface-manufacturer instructions, steam can be used around:

• stainless-steel surfaces,
• ovens,
• cooktops,
• grills,
• extraction hoods,
• tiled walls,
• grout,
• equipment exteriors,
• narrow greasy areas.

For heavy contamination, steam can be combined with mechanical agitation or a suitable professional degreaser.

How Does Steam Remove Grease?

Heat softens and loosens oily deposits from the surface.

The loosened contamination must then be removed using microfiber cloths, suitable brushes, extraction or another approved cleaning method. Steam should not simply redistribute melted grease across the kitchen.

What Should Be Considered?

Do not direct concentrated steam into electrical controls, connectors or moisture-sensitive components.

Food-contact surfaces require special attention. Cleaning procedures, accessories and any chemicals used should comply with the site's food-safety and HACCP procedures.

Different materials may also react differently to heat, so compatibility should be checked before intensive treatment.

Choosing an Industrial Steam Cleaner

Pressure is only one factor. Commercial operators should also evaluate:

steam temperature | operating duration | accessories | surface compatibility | number of operators | daily workload

The JBS SCW-05 provides 15 bar pressure and 170–210°C steam for demanding industrial cleaning. Its current JBS positioning is for vehicle and non-food industrial applications, so suitability for direct food-contact areas should be confirmed separately before use.

JBS Steam Cleaning Machines

Conclusion

Steam can be highly useful for loosening grease around commercial-kitchen equipment, ovens, hoods and difficult detailing areas.

Professional results depend on the correct combination of temperature, accessories, surface compatibility and an appropriate food-safety cleaning procedure.