Visit Us at AKFCF Atlanta
Join us in Atlanta, GA, on February 2nd, at the Atlanta Marriot Marquis for AKFCF National Convention. Alconox Inc. is at Booth #1006
Come visit our booth to receive our fun, unique gifts, expert technical support for critical cleaning applications and detergent samples.
Using Rinse Aids in Commercial Dishwashers
Q. Should we use a rinsing agent, like Jet Dry, in our commercial kitchen dishwasher?
A. Rinse agents leave an oily film on tableware. Do the squeak test: when you take a plate out of the dishwasher is it squeaky clean? If it feels slippery, a rinse aid was used. Rinse aids will speed up the drying process. Whether you choose to use them or not depends on how clean you want or need your surfaces to be. If it is a wine glass where squeaky clean, residue free surfaces are very important, then perhaps a rinse aid is not the best idea.
Manual Ice Cream Machine Cleaning
Q. Our restaurants ice cream machine doesn’t have a washer cycle built in. Can I just run hot water through the machine until it runs clear?
A. You’re only completing the first step in cleaning and this is not meeting local health department code. Your owner’s manual will specify which parts need removal when cleaning. Note that it’s important to take care not to damage scraper blades when cleaning and also replace blades, o rings and rear seals when necessary.
Restaurant Drive Thru Cleaning
Q. I don’t have a pressure washer on hand to give closing shift employees, but I want them to start cleaning the drive thru pavement. Do you have an effective product that will remove grease and grime with only a hose?
A. Yes. If cleaned regularly, you can replace the use of high pressure cleaning with a small amount of scrubbing.
Fryer Cleaning Safety
The secret to extending the life of your oil is a “down to the metal clean” each time you do an oil change. Both Alconox and Alcojet have been specially formulated to safely remove build-up caused by cooking oil in order to return your fryer to ‘like new’ condition. Both our fryer cleaning products, Alconox and Alcojet, are non-caustic, drain safe and biodegradable detergents. They are ideal to use as part of a solid sustainability program.