Maintaining the outside of your stainless steel appliances matters!
The appliances in your commercial kitchen are what helps to make your operations possible. Without your commercial fridge, your ranges, your fryers, and any other appliances you might use to create your menu, it wouldn’t be possible to do any business or feed your community at all. While it is important to clean the inside of these appliances, cleaning the outside is also beneficial for your kitchen’s cleanliness and productivity as well. Learn here how to care for stainless steel appliances in a commercial kitchen.
Safety First
The number one concern is to maintain the safety of your employees when cleaning these appliances. Why should you be concerned about safety when cleaning stainless steel appliances? If you are working with appliances that have blades, you will obviously need to take care to not cut yourself. If you are using particular chemicals, then it is best to wear gloves to protect your skin and body.
Find the Right Detergent
You have multiple options concerning what detergent to use to clean stainless steel appliances in a commercial kitchen, all of which are options for your home kitchen as well. The most basic kind of detergent to use would be a mild dish soap. Mixed with warm water, it is enough to tackle regular dirt and smudges.
Other detergents you can use are a white vinegar and water solution or a specific stainless steel cleaner.
Use the Right Methods and Tools
Avoid using abrasive chemicals or cleaning tools. A soft cloth, paper towel, or a soft-bristled brush will all work well to remove stuck-on stains and dirt. Stainless steel can scratch easily, but you can easily avoid this problem by using the right cleaning tools.
Finish Off with Olive Oil
Did you know that you can buff your stainless steel with olive oil? You could also use an olive oil and vinegar mix. Olive oil won’t necessarily clean your stainless steel, but you can certainly get a nice shine and limited protection against more dirt.
Contact Pine Heights Commercial Kitchen Service, Inc.!
Since 1971, Pine Heights Commercial Kitchen Service, Inc. has been the leader in Commercial Kitchen Equipment Services in the greater Baltimore Metropolitan area. We specialize in Restaurant Equipment Repair Services, Commercial Refrigeration, Preventive Maintenance, in-shop repairs, and over-the-counter parts.
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