How to Keep Your Commercial Kitchen Clean
                     How to Keep Your Commercial Kitchen Clean
Cleaning is a vital part of the food business. The safety and health 
of your employees and patrons depend upon the cleanliness of your 
facility and if you are in the food and beverage industry then it is 
important to have a thoroughly cleaned kitchen daily. A clean and 
bright kitchen eliminates threats like bacteria and dirt. At Gateway 
Services, we provide the finest commercial kitchen cleaning 
services on an annual basis. With an experience of 20 years, we 
have a professional and reliable team who makes sure your kitchen 
is spick and span always. Here are some ways from our experts on 
how you can keep your kitchen clean daily by cleaning the following 
using the correct way
Sink Cleaning
The kitchen sink is a focal point and hotbed of germs. This is 
because it is continuously exposed to dirt and kitchen waste. Sinks 
need to be cleaned regularly with a dual purpose cleaner and 
disinfectant between uses and at various times throughout the day 
where there is frequent use. Heavy grease and oil can clog kitchen 
sinks so restaurants should keep these deposits under control. Also 
if the drains and piping are cleaned regularly, it improves the water 
quality downstream, thus assisting in breaking down of the waste 
effectively and letting the pipe do its work efficiently.
Dishwasher Cleaning
If your tableware is coming out of the dishwasher with visible marks 
and stains even after the filter has been cleaned, then maybe your 
dishwasher itself needs cleaning. Our experts recommend re-
washing the dishes, cutlery and similar utensils before placing them 
in the dishwasher. Doing this would help in removing the tougher, 
‘baked-on’ stains before they get a regular clean. In addition to this, 
the leftover food on your dishes can clog the filter and strongly 
affect the dishwasher’s performance. Also, the hard water makes it 
difficult for your dishwasher to run effectively and therefore our 
experts recommend using softening salts.
Oven Cleaning
Ovens need to be cleaned weekly if they haven’t given cleaning 
indication before that. The best indication that is given by the oven 
is when it starts to smoke. The use of an approved cleaning solution 
is highly recommended. Our experts stringently believe in carefully 
using the safety precautions set by the oven manufacturer and the 
cleaning solution company. While cleaning your oven, you need to 
remove the shelves and soak them. Soaking the shelves in a basin 
filled with warm water and an industrial-strength liquid can clean 
the shelves thoroughly. Inside the oven, you can use something as 
blunt as a spoon to remove the residue and scrap the stains. Post 
then a powerful oven cleaner will do the needful giving you the 
finest results so you can enjoy a dry, fresh and smokeless oven.
Fridge Cleaning
According to our experts, the first thing that needs to be done 
before starting the fridge cleaning is to check if any particular 
company procedures must be followed. Once you have emptied the 
fridge, check for spillages and debris that can be removed with a 
non-abrasive sponge. You can remove the shelves and clean them 
in the washbasin with warm water. After cleaning the fridge with a 
multi-purpose cleaner, you can switch on the fridge and clean the 
exterior with a damp cloth. The last step is to clean and disinfect 
the fridge door with a disinfectant or antibacterial wipes and allow it 
to air dry.
Hard Surfaces cleaning
One of the most commonplaces for bacteria and germs to live on is 
the hard surfaces in your kitchen. The cracks on the surface can 
trap food and excess water making it the perfect environment for 
bacteria to live and breed. Our experts from Gateway Services, 
recommend using a deep cleansing, sanitizing spray to clean your 
surfaces and for a streak-free finish, we prefer allowing the surface 
to dry naturally in the air. Also, remember after cleaning kitchen 
surfaces, dishcloths should be laundered at a high temperature of 
at least 60 degrees.
Commercial cleaning best practices include establishing guidelines 
for your restaurant and all the equipment. It is always 
recommended to schedule a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning 
schedule for your commercial cleaning. For the annual of 
commercial kitchen cleaning, you can connect with us on 
1300 554 772 and get to know our services better.
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