Cleaning 101

 

Tips to keep your establishment in tip top shape

 

With so much going on in your restaurant, a few great cleaning tips could save you plenty of time. Here’s a great little list that’ll cover most of the big challenges you’ll run into.

 

Stainless Steel
Remove water spots with a cloth and rubbing alcohol.

 

Blenders
Fill part way with hot water, add a drop of dish detergent, cover and turn it on for a few seconds. Rinse and drain dry.

 

Can Openers
Use an old toothbrush to loosen grime, then run a damp paper towel through the cutting process to thoroughly clean blades.

 

Cutting Boards
To eliminate odors, rub lemon or lime. To disinfect, pour liquid bleach and rinse well.

 

Sinks
For grease clogs, pour 1 cup salt and 1 cup baking soda, followed by boiling water.

 

Meat Grinders
Run a piece of bread through it before washing.

 

Grills
Once cooled, place grills in a plastic garbage bag with 1⁄2 cup of dishwasher detergent. Pour hot water to cover the grill, seal and shake to dissolve powder. After several hours, rinse thoroughly. And remember, before ever using your grill, spray it with vegetable oil.

 

Appliances
Shine with rubbing alcohol.

 

Glass
Rub with a lemon slice.

 

Formica Countertops
Polish with club soda.