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From the small but popular pub down the corner to the buffet restaurant at the hotel, no modern restaurant can ever do without commercial dishwashers. It has been proven that manual washing is not only inefficient and can keep your customers waiting for their food, it also cannot match commercial dishwashers when it comes to providing a consistent level of cleanliness. Sponges, brushes, and scouring pads can also be sources of contamination. So, before you buy, rent, or lease one, read our guide below on how to choose the best commercial dishwasher for your busy kitchen. Types of Commercial Dishwashers Conveyor Type Dishwasher Ideal for: Medium and high-volume commercial establishments (school cafeterias, high-volume buffet restaurants, nursing facilities, hotels, hospitals, fast food restaurants, etc.) If [...]

Your food service business made it past the lean and difficult years, and now your restaurant has finally grown into a profitable and thriving venture. During your restaurant's early years, your kitchen crew - especially the people you hired to wash the dishes - had to do everything by hand. Yes, dishwashing was tedious and messy, but your crew got the job done (despite your unhappiness at the number of plates and glasses they accidentally broke). Now that your business has grown, and your restaurant is jam-packed with customers night and day, your human dishwashers just couldn't keep up anymore. You need to upgrade and buy your kitchen a commercial dishwasher (also known as warewasher). A warewasher or commercial dishwasher is one of the [...]

You have the perfect idea for a restaurant. You've scouted the perfect location, and you're on the verge of signing a lease agreement. It's possible that you also have the best chef, kitchen crew, and wait staff all hired and ready to work. Almost all of your kitchen equipment and tools are ready to be delivered. One piece of kitchen equipment that you're still on the fence about, however, is your commercial dishwasher. You might think that buying a commercial dishwasher for your restaurant is something you can put off or disregard entirely. Or you might even think that it's not necessary since you already have someone to take care of that task for you. But before you set your mind on forgoing the [...]

Your commercial dishwasher improves your kitchen’s efficiency, enabling your crew to work faster and your business or institution to flourish. But in the age of climate change and rising energy, water, and operating costs, how do you ensure that you maximize your dishwasher's efficiency and minimize the cost of operating such machines? Here are some tips on how you can maximize your commercial dishwasher's efficiency while saving hundreds of dollars in chemical, energy, and water costs. * When buying for the first time or upgrading models check if all services are available to meet the machine requirements. Most commercial machines use a higher rate of power than domestic machines usually at least 15 amp not the standard 10 amp. This does not mean commercials [...]

Your commercial dishwasher is built to stand up to the toughest tests, over a long period, however there will come a time when even the top of the line machine will need to be replaced. If you are finding that you are booking service calls more regularly than before, or that you need to re-clean items frequently, then that is a red flag sign that your machine may be nearing the end of its life. Here at Warewashing Solutions, we have a long history in providing businesses with many commercial dishwasher brands, as well as offering on-site consultation, comparisons between brands, and advice on the correct detergents and chemicals to use. Many of our clients have laboured long and hard with a dishwasher that [...]

8 Things to Consider When Buying a Commercial Dishwasher In a food preparation environment, the dishwasher is at the heart of your kitchen, ensuring you have a steady supply of clean crockery, glassware and pans. It's important that your dishwasher works to a high standard, for food hygiene reasons, and that it's fast and reliable to keep up with the fast pace of your busy kitchen. While you may have already used a dishwasher at home, buying one for a commercial environment is much different, and here are a few of the things you'll want to consider.   Types of dishwasher   While home dishwashers usually sit under the counter, there are many different kinds of commercial dishwasher, and it's important to find the [...]