We’re on a cleaning kick – if you can’t tell! It’s very easy to let your restaurant’s sink go quite a long time without a washing because it seems to rank pretty low on your mile long task list. But fear not! Below are some ways to keep your sink clean:
Rinsing
You should be rinsing your sink as often as possible. Soap, water, and a sponge will remove most stains and rinsing regularly will prevent the buildup of any residue.
Deep Cleaning
Periodically, you should be cleaning your restaurant’s sink with a water and bleach solution. Wipe down the sink with this solution and then fill the sink with the solution and let it soak for at least half an hour before rinsing.
Preventative Care
You should avoid rubber sink mats because these trap water, which can lead to rust. Other metal products left in the sink can also cause a buildup of rust, so you should store these outside of the sink.
Rust
If you have a stainless steel sink, rust is less likely to accumulate, but it does happen! A solution of oxalic acid can remove the rust, but be sure not to use steel wool pads or other traditional methods to clean the sink, as it will scratch the stainless steel.
Stains
No matter how hard you try to prevent them, stains will pop up. Detergent and water will work for most stains, but you might need to use other methods to get rid of grease and other persistent stains.
Cleaning your sink regularly will make your life easier and keep your sink out of trouble! It might take extra time to deep clean your sink, but it will save you from having to replace your sink, which will certainly impact your bottom line.
