Commercial kitchens should be the epitome of cleanliness. At the end of the shift, there should be nothing more than row upon row of shimmering stainless steel worktops flanked by clean hobs, grime-free extractor fans, and carefully-arranged refrigerators.
Unfortunately, the reality can be a little different. Commercial kitchens are high-chaos environments. There’s so much going on that it’s hard to stay on top of the mess, let alone the hygiene!
This post is here to help; we will run through some quick hacks that commercial kitchen cleaners use to keep facilities spotless.
Hack #1: Remove stubborn stains from chef whites with hydrogen peroxide
Applying a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to some dish soap and warm water and then applying this to stains before putting them in the wash is a great way to reduce the appearance of stains. Chef whites will come out looking sparkling and brand new.
Hack #2: Use coffee filters to clean glass
Coffee filters have a special fibre construction. Use them on your windows and mirrors for a streak-free finish.
Hack #3: Drape a towel over your flour mixer
Mixers can spread fine flour particles all over your kitchen which then combine with oil to create a sticky residue that gets everywhere. Fortunately, you can prevent this by placing a dishcloth over the top of your mixer while in operation.
Hack #4: Boil water in your pans to remove stubborn stains
Sometimes, even high-powered commercial dishwashers can’t remove stubborn, carbonised stains from the bottom of pans, but boiling water can.
Simmer the offending pan for 15 minutes and then remove it from the heat. Then try scrubbing the stain away. It should flake off much more easily.
Hack #5: Heat your silverware before polishing it
Guests don’t like it when it looks like residues of the last diner’s food are on their cutlery. Unfortunately, it can be hard to avoid if you operate in a hard water area.
There’s a solution, though: heat cutlery up first before polishing it. This way, you can easily remove watermarks.
Hack #6: Use salt to soak up spills
Lastly, use salt to soak up the worst kitchen spills, including pans of oil and bacon grease. Just sprinkle the salt over the fat, let it do its magic, and then sweep it up.
Hack #7: Get a professional cleaning plan
Professional cleaning plans will be scheduled around your business and ensure your commercial kitchen is regularly deep cleaned to prevent build up of dirt and grime, making it easier for the kitchen to continue with their day to day schedule. Call us today to get a quote for professional specialised cleaning.
