11 Food Processing Tools to Clean with Steam

Whether you are a home cook or a professional chef, it is always important to prepare food in a place that has been properly cleaned, with cooking utensils and tools that that are safely sanitized.  Sounds simple, right?  But, we all know that it is not that simple, especially in professional kitchens.  Cooking surfaces, tools and equipment is not always easy to clean.  There are small nooks and crannies, porous surfaces, and a variety of materials that may require different cleaning products.  Hygiene and sanitations are the cornerstones of a high-quality professional kitchen or food processing facility.

In an effort to maintain such high standards, professional kitchen or food processing facilities may reach for chemical cleaners but they are far from ideal.  First of all, spray chemical cleaners cannot reach every small crevice or penetrate porous surfaces, thus leaving behind a significant amount of bacteria.  Second, chemical cleaners leave a chemical biofilm that is a breeding ground for microbes.  Infection and disease can grow in that biofilm and cause major problems for professional kitchens or food process sing facilities.  It is for this reason and more that steam cleaning is not only an alternative to chemical cleaners, but a far superior option.  Steam cleaners heat water to such a high temperature that it produces a steam that is capable of disinfecting 99% of bacteria.  Further, it penetrates porous surfaces and microscopic crevices to lift, disinfect and completely eliminate bacteria.  Cleaning in a food processing facility involves more than cleaning the pots and pans, it is the entire environment, and that is why it is necessary to have such thorough cleaning and disinfection.  Additionally, beyond cleaning power, steam cleaners aid in stain removal on things like conveyor belts, polishing of stainless steel appliances and removal of tough-to-clean grease.  Below is a list of various kitchen and food processing equipment, utensils, and other areas involved in food preparation that can be effectively and easily cleaned with the power of steam.  When you are ready to implement a safe, effective cleaning tool that can tackle all of your needs in one powerful product, free of chemicals, consider implementing a high-quality steam cleaning machine in your food processing facility or professional kitchen to ensure you are preparing the best and most safe food possible.

1. Mixers
2. Ovens
3. Grills
4. Tables
5. Cutting Boards
6. Exhaust Hood Filters
7. Floors and Walls
8. Defrosting Freezers
9. Sanitizing and Degrease
10. Equipment
11. Repair and Maintenance