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By Diversey November 15, 2021

How to Keep Your Food Outlet Spick-And-Span With Professional Cleaning Practices?

A hassle-free cleaning guide sheet for small food outlets
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Most small food establishments, such as a cloud kitchen, or a café or a takeaway outlet, or a small restaurant avoid employing professional cleaning services. Why? To keep the costs in check! They prefer their regular staff for cleaning.

However, massive customer footfall during peak times or festive occasions, such as Diwali increases the staff’s workload and work timings, impacting the cleaning.

Also, the regular staff employed for cleaning may not be aware of the different resources they could use for quick and hassle-free cleaning. This lack of time, knowledge, and expertise could be a costly affair.

That is where the Sumabrite kitchen-care portfolio comes in.

Just as every team has diverse talents to help the team attain their goal, so does Sumabrite kitchen-care portfolio offer a range of cleaning solutions, equipped for different needs, but meeting one common objective — A clean food outlet with a hygienic kitchen.

In this blog, we will walk you through two of our star players to keep your food outlet spotless, that too quickly and hassle-free with the power of SumabriteTM.

Guideline #1 — Invest in an all-rounder for basic cleaning

A clean food outlet is a welcoming place for both your employers and customers. Often, outlet managers purchase different cleaners for different purposes, considering their efficacy. But during hectic work hours, confusion of one product over the other and lack of knowledge leads to product wastage of unuse.

Wouldn’t you prefer to have one cleaning solution that does the work of all?

Presenting Sumabrite All Rounder. It is a unique, high-performance concentrate that caters to a variety of kitchen cleaning needs.

Benefits:

  • Comes with a 4-in-1 application formula — Dishwashing, floor cleaning, degreasing, and hard surface cleaning. 

  • Is soft on metal surfaces

  • Removes heavy oil and greasy deposits
  • Is excellent for cleaning greasy kitchen floors
  • Is gentle on hands

  • Enables easy dilution and application due to its thick formulation

Directions for use:

For normal–heavy soilage: Use 20-50 ml to dilute 1 liter of warm water. (2% – 5% v/v)

For heavy degreasing: Use 100ml to dilute 1 liter of warm water. (10% v/v)

Application — Dishwashing

Step 1 – Add 20-50 ml to 1 liter of warm water.
Step 2 – Prewash, removing all food particles.
Step 3 – Soak and scrub as required.
Step 4 – Rinse and dry.

Application — Floor Cleaning

Step 1 – Add 20-50 ml to 1 liter of warm water.
Step 2– Mop the floor and allow it to dry.

Application — Hard surface cleaning

Step 1 – Add 20-50 ml to 1 liter of warm water.
Step 2 – Fill the solution into a spray bottle and use on surfaces to be cleaned.
Step 3 – Allow a minimum contact time of 5 minutes and wipe dry.

Application — Degreasing

Step 1 – Add 100 ml to 1 liter of warm water.
Step 2 – Fill the solution into a spray bottle and use on surfaces to be cleaned.
Step 3 – Allow a minimum contact time of 5 minutes and wipe dry.

Guideline #2 — Trust a finisher for hard cleaning

At times, the floor of the front side of your restaurant might have stubborn shoe prints or dirt that refuses to go off with a basic cleaner. There are times when stubborn stains get deposited on the kitchen floor. Any such kind of dirt accumulation on the floor poses a risk of food contamination.

And, in the current circumstances when cleanliness and hygiene have taken massive importance, this is one area that food outlets should not ignore.

Try Sumabrite Multipurpose Cleaning Concentrate Liquid. It’s non-corrosive, professional grade formula is best suited for tough stains, and hard-to-grease grease and grime. You could also use it for dishwashing, ceramic cleaning, kitchen slab cleaning, bathroom cleaning and as a handwash.

Benefits:

  • Is mild on cutlery, gentle on hands, and saves water.

  • Breaks down the tough stains on floors. It is absolutely safe and effective on marble, granite and vinyl.

  • Leaves the surfaces of ceramic items, kitchen slabs and bathrooms spotless clean, scratch-free and streak-free.
  • Is compatible with scrubbing machines
  • Leaves behind a pleasant lingering perfume after application. 
Directions for use:

Handwashing – Use neat.

Dishwashing – Add 100 ml to 1 liter of warm water. Soak utensils in solution and clean soil with a scrubber. Soak and sanitize in the rinse tank.

Ceramic Cleaning – Add 100 ml to 1 liter of warm water. Spray on surfaces to be cleaned and wipe dry.

Kitchen Floor Cleaning – Add 100 ml to 1 liter of water. Mop floor.

Kitchen Slab Cleaning – Add 100 ml to 1 liter of warm water. Spray on surfaces to be cleaned and wipe dry.

Bathroom and Floor Cleaning – Add 50 ml to 1 liter of water. Mop floor or surface.

To Conclude

There is more to the Sumabrite family than the above two products, but these are a good starting point to keep your food outlet spick-and-span cost-effectively. Explore Diversey’s Sumabrite kitchen-care portfolio for effective, cost-effective, hassle-free, safe, and swift food outlet cleaning.

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Cleaning Kitchen cleaning
By Diversey October 29, 2021

The Ultimate Degreaser For Your Sparkling Clean Kitchen Counter

An effective solution to tackle grease on the kitchen counter is here.

We love our kitchen!

The kitchen is a laboratory. It’s biology, chemistry, physics.

Yes, there’s history. Yes, there’s artistry. Yes, to all of that.

 – Alton Brown


The kitchen is the most creative and buzzing space in restaurants and catering businesses. Stocked with tools, utilities, and ingredients, it is an outlet for chefs’ imagination and the source of customers’ delight.

When it comes to peak times, this site is the busiest area in these businesses. In the same breath, it can be dirty due to accumulation of grease. No one likes being in a kitchen whose countertops, sinks, and other work areas are greasy.

Not only are greasy surfaces gross, but they are also smelly and distracting. Moreover, grease is a source of food contamination in restaurants and reduces the life of appliances and other assets.

Why do kitchens become greasy in the first place?

The oil from cooking wares on stoves has no other place to spill except the kitchen counters, walls and chimney hoppers. While we are busy cooking food, the small droplets of oil spit up into the air, these droplets float in the air. This process is known as aerosolization.

Once the cooking oil has aerosolized, it will stick to any surface. These grease aerosols need a surface to settle. And, the closest surface for them would be a kitchen counter. No matter how prim and prom your cooking is, your kitchen is inevitably going to get greasy.

So, how can you get rid of this bane? How can you get back to that spotlessly clean kitchen again?
The answer to these questions is a single sentence — Get a speciality degreaser!

How does a Degreaser help?

A kitchen degreaser can solve your tough kitchen cleaning problems. But what if you already have a kitchen cleaner, do you still need a degreaser?

There is a significant difference between regular cleaners and degreasers. Degreaser is a subset of cleaners. All degreasers are cleaners, but all cleaners are not degreasers. 

Cleaning chemicals are acidic, alkaline, or neutral. Grease comes from something living; it is organic soil. It is best to remove these tough kitchen messes with alkaline solutions, as these agents can easily break down fats, oils, and proteins found in cooking residue.

Often, speciality degreasers contain additional ingredients to cut through the heavy build-up of grease easily.

 

Are there types of Degreasers?

You could either make your degreaser or use a professional and effective degreaser from the market. Some food outlets and catering businesses prefer using pantry ingredients to make a degreaser — Vinegar, baking soda, and water.

At times, this DIY degreaser either fails to remove the grease from your kitchen tops or takes a lot of your precious time. In contrast, a speciality degreaser gets rid of the grease quickly, enabling you to focus on what you do best — preparing your delicacies and delighting your customers.

And, when it comes to a speciality degreaser, what better than Sumabrite Degreaser and Heavy Duty Cleaner.

Tell me more about Sumabrite

Sumabrite is the latest offering within the cleaning range for kitchen operations from the house of Diversey. It is designed by experts who understand the cleaning challenges faced by professional kitchens. Sumabrite aims to tackle any cleaning challenge that arises during kitchen operations.

Sumabrite Degreaser and Heavy Duty Cleaner is a super concentrate, high-performance cleaner cum degreaser designed for instant super degreasing. It is compatible with multiple surfaces in a kitchen, including metal surfaces like stainless steel and aluminum.

Here are some reasons why Sumabrite Degreaser and Heavy Duty Cleaner must be your only ally to make your kitchen counter sparkling clean.

  • Instant action, highly effective degreasing

  • Proven to remove heavy oil and greasy deposits from surfaces

  • Excellent for application on multiple surfaces — chimney, tiles, floors, pots and pans

  • Soft on metal surfaces; no corrosive action upon degreasing

  • Saves cleaning time and effort

  • Ideal for cleaning of greasy kitchen floor

  • Leaves no perfume

How to use Sumabrite Degreaser and Heavy Duty Cleaner?

If the grease or soilage is normal, use 20ml of the solution and dilute 1 liter of water. In case of heavy soilage, use 50 ml to dilute 1 liter of water.

Follow these steps to prepare the degreasing solution:

Step 1 — Dilute as required by soilage.

Step 2 — Fill the solution into a spray bottle, and spray onto the required surfaces. Scrub as required.

Step 3 — Wipe the surface clean.

For Pots and Pans:

Step 1 — Dilute as required.

Step 2 — Prewash, removing all food particles.

Step 3 — Soak and scrub as necessary.

Step 4 — Rinse and dry.

For Mopping:

Step 1 — Dilute as required.

Step 2 — Mop the area.

Final Words

The spilling of cooking oil from your ware to your kitchen counter is inevitable. But you could conquer this kitchen grime and bid goodbye to the stubborn grease with Sumabrite Degreaser and Heavy Duty Cleaner.

Be rest assured, it is devoid of harmful chemicals that you may not want in your kitchen. After all, this degreaser is easily the choice of professionals.

To help you ace kitchen cleaning, trust Diversey’s ProsumerTM Solutions. With a legacy of over 95 years, we offer revolutionary cleaning solutions and services, ensuring you consistently superior satisfaction.

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By Diversey October 28, 2021

Hotel Bathroom Cleaning. Simplified.

The Secret of Clean Hotel Bathrooms is Out!

Impeccable interiors, soothing ambiance, and endless relaxation — This is what hotel bathrooms are known for!

Apart from the fragrance of an unoccupied room and the picturesque views from the room’s window, one feature of a hotel room that is a guest’s delight is the hotel bathroom. All guests expect a hotel bathroom to be free from spills and stains.

As a guest feels delighted to see the clean countertop, a hotel manager can’t help dreading the bathroom cleaning process. 

 

But what if we tell you that we have the SECRET to a clean and hygienic hotel bathroom?

Diversey, through its Prosumer Solutions range, has introduced a range of professional cleaning solutions for hotel bathrooms.

Let’s dive in right away into hotel bathroom cleaning practices and understand how Diversey could be your partner in wowing your hotel guest!

The basics, first

What is your main objective when cleaning a hotel bathroom? 

  • To make sure all surfaces, fixtures, and objects are spotlessly clean.

  • To avoid the hotel bathroom being a source of potential health hazard.

To achieve both the above objectives, the cleaning staff must follow the below precautions:
  • Wear protective gloves.
  • Use different cleaning cloths and brushes to avoid the spread of germs.
  • Demarcate cleaning cloths, preferably using color codes.
  • Avoid using the equipment for hotel bathroom cleaning elsewhere.

Now that we are through with the basics, let’s go through the simplified cleaning process.

 

The Bathroom Cleaning Process
  1. Start by collecting all used towels left in the bathroom.
  2. Clear out any trash.
  3. Wipe down all bathroom fixtures and fittings, using Crew Bathroom Cleaner and Descaler. It is a scientifically formulated cleaner for fittings, bathroom walls, sinks, tubs and tiles. This bathroom cleaning solution works well even in hard water conditions.
    Bear in mind to clean and sanitize all fittings — Hand basin, taps, mirror, shower head, doorknobs, and other fixtures. To avoid accidentally missing out on any of these areas, consider using a directional approach.
    Start from a point in the bathroom and move either in a clockwise or an anticlockwise direction, eventually arriving at the point where you started.
  4. Use Crew Bathroom Cleaner and Descaler regularly to prevent scale deposition on walls and fittings. Spray this cleaning solution onto the tiles and leave it to stand for about five-ten minutes. Use a stiff brush, if necessary to scrub the tiles. Here too, clean in a pre-decided fashion. You could start from the tiles on top and progressively go downwards, or vice versa. Follow the same cleaning procedure for the bathtub, the sink, and the shower floor.
  5. When cleaning toilets, use a specific product, such as Crew Toilet Bowl Cleaner. It is specially formulated to remove stubborn stains and eradicate limescale deposits. This cleaner has powerful stain removing properties.

      To start cleaning the toilet, follow this sequence.

    • Remove all items away from the toilet bowl to avoid any splatter. 
    • Flush the toilet.
    • Apply Crew Toilet Bowl Cleaner into the toilet bowl. 
    • Let the inside of the toilet bowl soak for some time while you work on the exterior part.
    • Clean the flush handle and the toilet cistern with Crew Bathroom Cleaner and Descaler. Next, wipe them with a cleaning cloth. 
    • Repeat this process for the toilet lid as well as the outside surface of the toilet bowl. 
    • Use a tough brush to scrub any grime, especially the nooks of the S-bend of the toilet.
    • For the toilet seat, apply Crew Bathroom Cleaner and Descaler on both sides, and wipe it down.
    • When returning to clean the inside of the bowl, scrub the interior of the toilet bowl. Start from the rim at the top and then move downwards.
    • Finally, flush the toilet.

To clean stubborn spots, build-ups, scale, scuff marks, rubber marks and soap scum, you need a specialised cleanser, such as Crew Multi Surface Crème Cleanser.

You could use it on porcelain, ceramic, stainless steel, chrome, formica and fiberglass. Crew Multi Surface Crème Cleanser rinses freely and leaves behind a pleasant scent. 

  1. Finish with the bathroom floor. Scrub it with Crew Disinfectant Floor Cleaner. This floor cleaner concentrate is safe for use on marble and granite. It kills 99.9% pathogenic bacteria, removes stubborn stains, and can be used even with hard water. It is devoid of abrasives or bleach and leaves behind a refreshing fragrance after cleaning. Crew Disinfectant Floor Cleaner is available in three fragrances — Floral, Citrus and Neem. In the end, mop the floor dry.
Much-Needed Tips

Now that you have read through our simplified hotel bathroom cleaning process, you are sure to extract a smile from your guest. But we have something additional for you!

Some quick pro-tips to help you maintain your high cleaning standard.

  • Stick to cleaning solutions that are effective for professional cleaning and are safe — Crew Bathroom Cleaner and Descaler, Crew Toilet Bowl Cleaner, and Crew Urinal Screen.

  • Ensure you follow usage instructions mentioned on the product. Give special attention to contact time and dilution wherever applicable. 

  • Clean in circular strokes.

  • Clean from top to bottom, preferably.

  • Use a toothbrush or a similar small brush to clean tile edges and corners.

  • End with the floor. 

Follow our professional 6-step hotel bathroom cleaning procedure to give your guest the cleanest and hygienic bathroom ever!

To help you ace professional hotel bathroom cleaning, trust Diversey’s ProsumerTM Solutions. With a legacy of over 95 years, we offer revolutionary cleaning solutions, ensuring you consistently superior satisfaction. 

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By Diversey October 6, 2021

Tips for keeping workplaces smell refreshing 24×7

As an employer, it’s obvious for you to expect great productivity & efficiency from your employees at the workplace. So, you provide them with the infrastructure which promotes these qualities.

Apart from the physical infrastructure such as comfortable chairs, efficient desks, recreational areas, one needs to ensure a rather trivial but highly contributing factor which is the scent. 

It is proven that scent has the ability to drive our behaviors. The way a place smells can influence our positive or negative state of mind.

Nobody wishes to be in a place that smells damp & unpleasant, let alone work there for 9 hours!

A good scent holds the strength of enhancing productivity & efficiency. However, it’s a challenge to create & maintain a fresh, pleasant & encouraging environment. 

Here are a few tips to keep your workplaces smell pleasant and refreshing 24×7:

Maintain a high level of hygiene:

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Hygiene plays a pivotal role in building an atmosphere. It doesn’t take long to clean desks & empty out the trash bins.

Garbage, if allowed to pile up, repays you with a real threat of pungent smells, emission of which will only increase if no action is taken.

Add it to the daily chores of your cleaning staff to clean desks, floors daily to ensure proper hygiene. Diversey Prosumer offers a range of cleaning solutions including Floor Cleaner & Disinfectant Spray which act as effective solutions and are available in multiple fragrances.

Use appropriate room fresheners:

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Room Fresheners do a fine job of eliminating unwanted, unpleasant smells and only exude a favourable fragrance.

However, choosing the right room freshener can be tricky. The fragrance needs to be just right or it may overpower.

Moreover, choosing a Room Freshener that is safe is essential.

Aerosol based Room Fresheners contain ozone-depleting elements, meaning harmful for the environment, we recommend using water-based which are better & cost-effective. Try our Room Freshener & Deodorizer featuring a pleasing fragrance. It’s an extremely economical solution to remove malodours quickly & efficiently.

Scope for ventilation:

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Ensure there’s enough scope for ventilation at your workplace.

Closed and confined spaces are more likely to smell unpleasant which is why it is important that air flows through. Workplaces nowadays have substituted cross-ventilation for air-conditioner vents.

This however doesn’t guarantee the elimination of unpleasant smells. This is why windows should be left open for a certain period of time each day. 

Don’t forget the restrooms:

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Like anywhere else, the restrooms at workplaces are susceptible to foul smells. On most occasions, they’re the originators of such nasty smells. This is why it’s highly crucial to give the restrooms & lavatories a thorough cleaning regularly.

We recommend using our Crew Bathroom Cleaner & our Urinal Screen for the lavatories, both of which leave a refreshing fragrance that clears out any unpleasantness.

Dedicated room to eat:

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The food aroma only feels pleasant for a short amount of time. The lingering smell can cause great distress to the work atmosphere & discomfort to the employees. That’s why most workplaces encourage employees to eat at the dedicated break rooms instead of their desks.  

Bring in a little bit of nature:

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The décor, vibe and feel have become the norm for a productive workplace. It is also something we have learned while working remotely during the pandemic.

Flowery plants & indoor trees can prove to be a great source of positivity. The subtle fragrance of the flowers and fresh oxygen can help boost productivity immensely.

Adding a little bit of nature also has the ability to reduce stress and anxiety, so your employees can feel calm in such an environment.

Facilitate yourself with the professionals:

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It takes a crew of professionals to provide a thorough cleaning, ensuring every corner is clean & spotless.

However, a thorough clean-up needs solutions alike. That’s where our cleverly named Prosumer Crew range of cleaning solutions comes into the picture. Prosumer Crew provides an extensive range of professional cleaning solutions which leave nothing but refreshing fragrance behind.

Why do a thorough cleaning every three months when the Prosumer Crew range of solutions can provide professional cleaning every day!

Explore Diversey Prosumer Crew range of solutions today for a hygienic yet fragrant cleaning experience.

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By Diversey October 6, 2021

How to Prepare the Hotel Room for the Guest?

A quick guide to help you get your hotel room ready efficiently before the next guest arrives!

Why Cleanliness Matters?

When booking a hotel room, what would create a great first impression for you?

According to a study by Trivago, nearly 78% of guests expect above-average cleanliness ratings in reviews when choosing hotels.

Furthermore, clean rooms lead to an overall higher rating. So, when guest satisfaction is directly related to cleanliness, it helps to be aware of Best Practices that guide you on how to prepare the hotel room for the next guest right.

Here’s Your Nine-Step Checklist to Prepare the Hotel Room for the Guests:

Preparing for the Clean-Up

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Before starting with the prep, open all windows and doors to bring fresh air into the room. Remove old bed linen, used crockery, used/unused toiletries, waste from the drawers, trash bins, and bathroom.   

Inspecting Amenities and Furniture

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Inspect the furniture and carpet for any stains or damage. In case any surface is chipped out roughly or has spots, clean it immediately.  

High Dusting

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Begin dusting the room and all surfaces from the ceiling to the floor. Make sure you don’t forget light fittings, wardrobe tops, window sills, lampshades, and artwork.

Vacuuming Furniture and Upholstery

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Upholstered furniture, carpets, and curtains are typically on the target list for this activity. Vacuum your way out of the door. Remember, vacuuming not only keeps these items clean and dust-free but also increases their longevity. 

Cleaning Bathrooms

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Pay special attention to toilet seats and handles while cleaning the bathroom. Look out for hair strands (either of the previous guest or yours). Shine all chrome surfaces. Change the shower curtain and replace towels.

One golden tip after cleaning the bathroom is to ask yourself if you would feel like using this space. If your answer is a resounding yes, then you have done the job well.

Sanitizing

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Never before in modern times has sanitization gained so much more importance than what it is today. Considering the current crisis, make sure you don’t overlook this step. Sanitize high-contact areas and items, such as doorknobs, remote control, light switches, telephones, devices, and bathrooms.

Opt for a QAC-based disinfectant spray, such as Crew Disinfectant Spray. It easily disinfects hard surfaces, such as tables, floors, chairs, platforms, and more, securing your space from pathogens and viruses. 

Restocking Supplies

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You are almost nearing the end of the room preparation! At this juncture, replace the old stock and supplies with fresh ones, including glassware and mugs. Check if the clock shows the time right. Check the new mattresses, linen, covers, and pillows. Ensure they don’t have any stains, hair strands, or dirt before replacing them with the existing supplies. Place new liners in the bins.  

Mopping the Floor

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Experts recommend cleaning the floor towards the end of the exercise to avoid the floor turning messy. Make sure you wipe the hard floors properly. For this activity, it is necessary to use the right cleansing agent. It must satisfy the following criteria: 
  • Must clean the floor well, making it look spotless
  • Must be capable of killing all disease-causing agents from the floor
  • Must not contain harmful chemicals, or else the floor may lose its shine

Trust Crew Disinfectant Floor Cleaner. It is a fully formulated cleaner-cum-disinfectant that is devoid of bleach and any abrasives. It is safe for use on marble and granite and effective in all water conditions.

Crew Disinfectant Floor Cleaner kills 99.99% germs, can repel flies up to 6 hours and is available in multiple fresh fragrances!

Performing One Last Check

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Congrats, you have arrived at the end of the prep! Just a few more things to complete before you let your guest in. Close all windows and balcony doors. Check your air conditioners. Check the room one final time to make sure you haven’t missed out on any activity or left any of your tools or cloth behind. Leave the room with a room freshener. Try out water-based Crew Room Freshener and Deodorizer. It is devoid of aerosols that contain ozone-depleting elements. Besides, water-based products are better and also cost-effective. Crew Room Freshener and Deodorizer masks offensive odors and lingering smells. Its apple scent leaves a mesmerizing fragrance, making the room feel fresh for long. Imagine the smile on the face of your guest the minute they step into the room!
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The above list will go a long way in bringing a smile to your guests’ faces.

After all, a clean and hospitable environment will spell out a positive living experience, customer satisfaction, loyal client base, enhanced reputation, and more customers!

Running a hotel is a huge commitment, especially in today’s times when people are wary of stepping into public places. To maintain a high level of standard means making your guests feel at home when they are away from home. And, the cornerstone of this service is to know how to prepare the hotel room well before the next guest arrives.

To help you ace in professional cleaning, trust Diversey’s Prosumer TM Solutions. With a legacy of over 95 years, we offer revolutionary cleaning solutions and services, ensuring you consistently superior satisfaction.

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By Diversey October 1, 2021

Best Professional Kitchen Cleaning Practices (Bonus Dos and Don’ts)

According to a WHO report, Almost 1 in ten people around the world get sick due to the consumption of contaminated food and around 4,20,000 people die each year. Therefore, the necessity of maintaining professional kitchen cleaning in restaurant hygiene cannot be overstated.
 
Maintaining hygiene in restaurants is not only important for the safety of your customers & employees, but is also essential for building your restaurant’s brand image. Especially, in times like these when safety has been everyone’s priority.
 
How does one instill trust among its customers?
 
By ensuring regular inspection and cleaning of different spots at a restaurant kitchen using the right combination of housekeeping chemicals and cleaning tools. Moreover, the kitchen area is the place where the culinary magic happens! Hence, the area demands a little more than an adequate cleaning with expert / specialist cleaners to ensure safe food preparation.
It is often said that maintaining the hygiene of a restaurant kitchen is one of the most daunting and time-consuming tasks. We say NOT if you have the set of right products.
 

But what if we tell you that we have the SECRET to a clean and hygienic kitchen?

Diversey, through its Prosumer Solutions range, has introduced Sumabrite, a comprehensive solution of Kitchen Care products that are designed for the demanding needs of an Indian kitchen.

Now, let’s get to the best kitchen cleaning practices that will help you maintain the hygiene of your overall kitchen.

Oven, Fryer, Hobs

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To avoid the build of grease and dirt, any spillage should be cleaned using a dedicated degreaser that minimizes your efforts, giving the expected result at the same time. Continuous burning of leftover particles that build up inside the appliance results in changed taste, bad smell in your premise, reduces the efficiency & life of your appliance, and can even be a fire hazard if the build-up is too large over time.

The oven’s interior should be cleaned using an oven cleaner once a week. The same considerations apply to operations of kitchens in commercial catering.

Do you often struggle with cleaning your equipment including your ovens, grills, fryers, hot plates? Check out our Grill and Oven Cleaner, made especially for removing heavy carbonaceous and baked-on deposits.

Refrigerator

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Between shifts, wipe and sanitize the interiors of your refrigerators, and deep clean them once a week. Food safety depends a lot on how it’s been stored, hence, your fridge’s working condition should always be checked & cleaned.

Glassware, Dishwasher, Cutlery

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Clean your dishwasher every once a week to ensure it gives the best results. And, for your cutlery and glassware, use a specialized dishwash liquid detergent to give them an enhanced cleaning free of food stains and grease.

Floors

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The floor should be cleaned using a floor cleaner for any spillage or greasy deposits. Moreover, as a part of thorough cleaning, the floor should be mopped and cleaned with a disinfectant floor cleaner. Also, the countertops and surfaces used for food preparation should also be wiped regularly.

Who doesn’t love a clean and bright surface? From marble to granite, our Multipurpose Cleaning Concentrate Liquid & All Rounder are life-changing one-stop professional cleaning solutions to get grease-free, grime-free, and stain-free floors. Do check them out.

Hand Hygiene

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Ensuring a clean handwashing station is one of the most important tasks. Because this is the area where the staff often come to clean their hands between every task. The increased risk of contamination in any kitchen ideally requires use of suitable anti-bacterial hand wash.

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be made available for the staff at easy to access points. Furthermore, the sink and tap should be sanitized using a cleaner at the end of every shift. Cleaning of the kitchen’s soap dispensers should also be regular because the staff uses it the most and are themselves the likely source of contamination.

Apart from the best practices to keep your kitchen’s cooking equipment clean and sanitized, we have curated a list of additional do’s and don’ts to summarize the kitchen cleaning practices for your better understanding!

Here are some of the Do’s and Don’ts:

Dos for Kitchen Cleaning Practices:

  • Frequent inspection of the kitchen & dining area
  • Regular cleaning of surfaces that come in contact with food
  • Over, Fryers & Stove must be cleaned after every shift
  • Sanitization of bars, tabletops, chairs twice daily
  • Regular sanitization of preparation area
  • Switch and clean the cutting boards
  • Proper ventilation for safety of customer & staff
  • Staff should always wear headgear & hand gloves when handling food
  • Hairnets, hats, or scarves should be important to avoid hair fall
  • Uniforms should be regularly washed and cleaned
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Don’ts for Kitchen Cleaning Practices:

  • Items including housekeeping chemicals, mops, sanitizer, detergent, wipes, etc. shouldn’t be kept in close contact with food
  • No dishwashing without wearing rubber gloves
  • Chefs should avoid wearing necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc
  • Bare hand contact with ready to eat food items to be strictly avoided

Following these practices will not only help in maximizing food safety, but also protect your brand, but will also help in smooth and seamless restaurant operations. Make these practices a part of your routine and excel in kitchen cleaning.

Do you own a restaurant that regularly needs a professional cleaning?
Explore Diversey’s Sumabrite kitchen-care portfolio for hassle-free, safe, and affordable kitchen cleaning.

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