Periodic cleaning in professional kitchens

Daily and periodic cleaning in kitchens are crucial for food safety and hygiene. While daily cleaning quickly removes soil, grease, and bacteria, the periodic deep cleaning removes persistent soil in hard-to-reach areas, preventing contamination and cross-contamination — especially important in places where food is prepared and served.

Maintaining a clean kitchen keeps equipment in good shape. When equipment remains clean and well-maintained, they work more efficiently, use less energy, and are less likely to break down. This also helps maintain consistent food quality and service. 

A tidy kitchen also creates a safer work environment for staff. Employees feel more motivated and work more efficiently in a clean, organized space, leading to better service and happier customers.

Kiilto provides comprehensive guidance, products, and support to help you achieve these goals. Our solutions include effective cleaning agents, hygiene level monitoring, and support to ensure your kitchen remains spotless and safe.

Note! Always follow the equipment manufacture’s instructions to ensure proper maintenance and safety. Also, be sure to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning.

Steps of periodic cleaning in professional kitchens

Unlike daily cleaning, which focuses on immediate cleanliness, periodic cleaning targets areas that accumulate grease, dirt, and bacteria over time. These tasks are scheduled weekly, monthly or as required, depending on the level of use and regulatory requirements.

Weekly or as needed

Degreasing

Degreasers are highly effective at breaking down and removing grease, oil, and other organic residues that can accumulate on surfaces like stove tops, grills, fryers, exhaust hoods, and floors. Regular use of degreasers helps prevent the buildup of grease, which can lead to fire hazards and health code violations. 

Kiilto Pro Grease Foam is a highly effective choice for degreasing ovens, grease filters, and other surfaces, that tolerate highly alkaline detergents, in professional kitchens. Kiilto Pro Kraft on the other hand is suitable for pots, pans, fryers, grease filters and the degreasing of floors.

Ovens and grills

Cleaning ovens ensures food safety by removing grease, food particles, and bacteria, preventing contamination and foodborne illnesses. It also reduces fire hazards, improves cooking performance, reduces energy consumption, and extends the oven’s lifespan.   

Manual cleaning

Self-washing ovens (liquid)

For self-washing ovens Kiilto Pro Oven Wash and Kiilto Pro Oven Rinse are an effective option. They have been designed for cleaning self-cleaning ovens and cooking equipment with automatic washing systems, as well as for the final rinse.

For a safer option we’ve developed Kiilto Pro Box safety packages. The Kiilto Box dosing system is a closed system which minimizes the risk of skin or eye exposure to the liquid. Using the colour-coded connecting hose, the product can be attached to the right dosing pump without difficulty, and cross-connection is also mechanically prevented.

Monthly or as needed

Descaling

Limescale builds up in a dishwasher due to water hardness elements. Deposits must be removed regularly because only a limescale-free dishwasher will ensure clean dishes. Descaling also extends the lifespan of a dishwasher. Descaling requires an acidic detergent, such as Kiilto Pro Kalk, which has been developed for professional kitchens. 

Watch the video below to see how to descale rack conveyor or hood type dishwashers.

Limestone or rust deposits can also cause issues in other appliances. It is important to remember the descaling of those too, including coffee makers, kettles and thermoses.

Regularly

Drains

Regular use of drain cleaners is crucial for maintaining a hygienic and efficient kitchen. It helps prevent clogs and blockages caused by grease, food particles, and other debris, ensuring proper water flow while reducing odours and hygiene risks. Additionally, routine drain maintenance helps extend the lifespan of the plumbing system, reducing the need for expensive repairs and replacements. 

For effective cleaning of drains in professional kitchens we recommend Kiilto Pro Drain Clean. It is a probiotic cleaning agent, that removes odours and breaks down grease to effectively prevent grease blockages in the kitchen drains. Use a dosing pump to simplify the dosing. When applied consistently and systematically, Kiilto Pro Drain Clean can be used with a comparatively modest dosage, helping to keep drains clean in a cost-effective manner.

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