Commercial griddles are versatile and invaluable to many restaurants and as such, go through a lot every day. Whether you’re serving up buckets of burgers daily or flipping a few perfect pancakes for the Sunday brunch crowd, if your restaurant uses a griddle – you need to know how to clean it properly.
Keeping cooking equipment clean is key to ensuring a sanitary, efficient kitchen and restaurant – and the griddle is no exception. As a griddle is used, grease, char, fats and food debris accumulate on the surface and, if left too long, can create a hard, unmanageable layer that’s difficult to clean. This extra layer can cause more food to stick and affect heat transfer, giving you inconsistent or undercooked meals. Not only that, but this dirty layer can flake off into food or pass unwanted flavors from one dish to the next, creating an unappetizing diner experience. In addition to being frustrating to work with, a dirty griddle could actually be dangerous. Grease buildup can overflow onto floors, staff or even electrical or gas components, limiting the lifetime of the griddle and creating the potential for fires.
Commercial griddles are made from a handful of different materials, including steel, cast iron, ceramic glass and chromium, each with their own benefits and quirks – including how they should be cleaned. Knowing which material you’re working with will help avoid accidental damage that could hinder productivity.
Pour Scotch-Brite™ Quick Clean Griddle Liquid 700 or 701* onto hot griddle (300-350°F). This powerful liquid loosens and lifts carbonized grease and food soil on contact – without chemical odors or caustic soda.
Using the Scotch-Brite™ Quick Clean Heavy Duty Griddle Pad 746 and Scotch-Brite™ Multi-Purpose Pad Holder 405-R, apply light pressure and gently scour the griddle.
Use the Scotch-Brite™ Squeegee 410 to safely remove residue, leaving the flat-top griddle clean in just 3-5 minutes flat.
By maintaining a regular cleaning schedule and choosing the right tools and methods for the job, you can not only ensure your griddle lasts but also improve your restaurant quality, consistency and efficiency.
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