Now more than ever you should be cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting your commercial kitchen on a daily basis. We recommend wiping down heavily used areas at a more frequent rate throughout the day. Before you leave for the night, it is also recommended to do a thorough deep cleaning throughout the entire kitchen.
What’s the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing?
Cleaning
Cleaning is the process of removing any visible dirt, residues, and allergens from surfaces, utensils, etc. Cleaning alone will not kill germs. By removing surface contaminates, it can decrease the number of germs, therefore decreasing the risk of transmission.
Disinfecting
Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. The process of disinfecting a surface or object includes the use of chemicals to kill germs. Disinfecting should be done after thoroughly cleaning the object or surface.
Sanitizing
Sanitizing is the process in which microorganisms are reduced to a safe level. Sanitizing must be done on previously cleaned services. Uncleaned surfaces will reduce the effectiveness of sanitizing. All food surface contact areas must be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
High use areas and objects require more frequent cleaning throughout the day. This includes desks, tabletops, food prep surfaces, countertops, doorknobs, faucet handles, phones, and any other items in your commercial kitchen that are used frequently.
If your commercial kitchen is open during the COVID-19 outbreak, here are a few steps that we recommend to keep your employees, and your customers safe.
Step 1: Clean
- Routinely clean surfaces using soap and water
Step 2: Disinfect
- Use a disinfectant and make sure to follow the instructions on the label. A good rule of thumb is to make sure to keep the surface wet for a period of time (see product label). Wipe away excess liquid after contact time has been met, or let air dry.
- If available, make sure to wear gloves while cleaning and open all windows + doors to provide proper ventilation of the area.
- All disinfectants must be registered by the EPA.
- Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
Products We Recommend
 |
Lemon Power Bleach Cleaner | Ready to use bleach cleaner/destainer with lemon scent. |
 |
Arrex-100 Quat Sanitizer | ARREX-100 is recommended for the sanitizing, disinfecting, and odor-controlling requirements in food plants, dairy farms, and in foodservice operations. No potable rinse is required. |
 |
Problend Lavender Express | Lavender Express is a multi-purpose cleaner and degreaser formulated for removing soil, grease, and grime from any washable surface. |
 |
Magnus Disinfectant Cleaner | Magnus Disinfectant Cleaner is a phosphate-free formulation designed to provide effective cleaning, deodorization, and disinfection specifically for general household use, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, food processing plants, food service establishments, |
 |
Clean Hands Pearl Liquid Hand Soap | Liquid marbleized hand soap that creates a rich creamy lather that moisturizes while it cleans. |
 |
Magnus Citrus Clean | A premium all-purpose natural d-limonene based cleaner for use in bathrooms, kitchens, table tops and any non-porous surface requiring mild cleaning and degreasing. |
Questions about what chemicals you should be using? Give us a call! 973.691.6300.
