10 tips on hygienic glasswashing and keeping your glassware crystal clear!
- 1. Do not store glasses upside down. Clean glasses should not be stored hanging over the bar but in closed cabinets (the right way up). Don’t stack glasses inside or on top of one another; this can easily crack the glass.
- 2. Drink residue and other waste belongs down the sink or in the bin – not in the glasswasher.
- 3. Regular service and maintenance guarantee the operational reliability of your machine. Check detergent and rinse aid containers regularly.
- 4. Operational readiness: only begin washing when the nominal temperatures have been achieved and the machine display indicates it is ready to operate.
- 5. When filling the racks ensure that the glasses do not touch or knock against each other.
- 6. Don’t polish! This actually makes the glasses dirty again, because even a fresh multiuse towel may contain germs and bacteria.
- 7. Wash as quickly as possible after use! Dried-on drink residue hinders the cleaning process.
- 8. Glassware need space. Be sure that there is enough space around your machine to work, and for separate storage of used and clean glasses.
- 9. At the end of each shift, empty the machine and leave it open (the door locks in a slightly tipped position). If necessary, clean the filters and wash arms. This only takes a few minutes.
- 10. Removal of glasses: ensure that no fingerprints are left on the glasses when stacking. A paper towel dispenser positioned in the vicinity of the glasswasher encourages staff to wash and dry their hands.
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Thanks to our friends at Winterhalter for these handy tips. Photograph by roseannadana
