4 Common Ways Commercial Kitchen Equipment is Misused
The misuse and abuse of restaurant equipment are among the leading causes of malfunction and premature failure of that equipment. In addition, most warranties won't cover repairs that result from misuse, abuse or neglect. Therefore, it's essential that you teach all restaurant employees how to properly use, clean and maintain your food-service equipment. Keep reading to learn about some of the common ways commercial kitchen equipment is misused. 1. Cleaning Kitchen Equipment with Harsh Chemicals. When in a hurry, which is often the case in the restaurant business, people try to rush through cleaning and get it done quickly. Often times employees with reach for the de-greaser or some other harsh chemical that they think will get the job done as fast as possible. Unfortunately, many pieces of kitchen equipment aren't designed to be cleaned with chemicals. All that's needed is warm water and mild soap. Too much exposure to harsh chemicals can reduce the life of the ...