Many new restaurant owners make the mistake of buying domestic cleaning products in bulk, assuming they will perform identically to trade supplies. However, domestic products are heavily diluted. Consequently, kitchen staff have to scrub twice as hard and use twice as much product just to achieve a passing grade.
Furthermore, professional commercial kitchen cleaning chemicals are formulated with higher concentrations of active alkaline agents and surfactants. Because of this, they are designed specifically to tackle the extreme fat, oil, and grease (FOG) generated by commercial fryers, griddles, and extraction canopies.
Tackling Baked-On Grease with Heavy Duty Degreaser +
When it comes to the daily closedown procedures, your primary weapon is a powerful degreaser. The GleamKing Heavy Duty Degreaser + (5L) is engineered for exactly this purpose.
As a result of its highly concentrated formula, it cuts through stubborn, baked-on grease on hobs, ovens, and flooring with minimal agitation. To use it effectively, apply the degreaser to warm (not hot) surfaces. Therefore, the heat helps activate the chemical, allowing it to lift the grease away from the metal, making it incredibly easy to wipe clean.
How to Properly Use a Dip Tank Solution
Extraction filters, burner grates, and heavily carbonised pots are notoriously difficult to clean by hand. Instead of wasting hours of labour scrubbing these items, a dip tank is the most efficient solution.
By utilising the GleamKing Dip Tank Solution (5L), you can automate the hardest parts of your deep clean.
Fill your commercial dip tank with water and add the required ratio of Dip Tank Solution.
Heat the tank to the manufacturer’s recommended temperature (usually between 80°C and 90°C).
Submerge your extraction baffle filters, grates, and heavily soiled items.
Leave them to soak for the recommended time as instructed on the bottle.
Consequently, the heavy carbon deposits will have softened completely. All that is required is a quick rinse through the dishwasher, saving your kitchen porters hours of manual scrubbing.
Finishing Touches: Restoring Shine with Stainless Steel Polish
Once the heavy grease has been removed, the final step in any commercial deep clean is presentation. Stainless steel is the industry standard for commercial kitchens because it is non-porous and durable. However, it easily shows watermarks, fingerprints, and chemical streaks if not finished properly.
Moreover, leaving chemical residue on prep tables can lead to cross-contamination. To prevent this, apply the GleamKing Stainless Steel Polish (1L) to your dry, clean surfaces. Not only does this restore a brilliant, factory-fresh shine to your pass and prep tables, but it also leaves a protective micro-layer that makes the surface easier to wipe down during the next service.
In conclusion, investing in the right commercial kitchen cleaning chemicals saves time, reduces labour costs, and ensures you always meet the strict guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency.
At GleamKing, we know our commercial kitchen cleaning chemicals work because we do not just supply them—we use them. Trusted and put to the test on a daily basis by our sister companies, including OvenKing and 1st Commercial Cleaning, you can rest assured you are getting field-proven, professional-grade results every single time you clean.