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1.  Soak DishesFill a sink with warm water and soak used plates instead of running hot water over them immediately. This will soften the food, and require less energy to clean them.2. Take Advantage of Good WeatherAir conditioning is costly. When the weather allows for it, open the windows and reduce your air flow. When the weather requires AC, avoid turning it on high unless necessary. The perfect temperature depends on the size of the space, so test different temperatures to know the idea …

The grease emitted from roof top kitchen exhaust fans collects and pools on top of restaurants and commercial kitchens. This pooling grease can be very destructive and even cause fire.  As the grease saturates the roof, it causes irreversible blistering, swelling, and cracking of roof materials.  The grease can also weaken the hold of the seams that bind the roofing material together. Grease on a roof top can lead to costly repairs. The bottom line is this: no matter what you …

If you own or manage a restaurant or commercial kitchen, take a look at why you should give a thumbs up to the Garbage Disposal Drain Strainer, rather than the traditional Garbage Disposal. Click here to select your Garbage Disposal Drain Strainer.Click here to select your Garbage Disposal Drain Strainer. …

State and local regulators are ramping up their efforts to cut down food waste. Beginning in 2014 Massachusetts enacted legislation that banned hospitals, universities, hotels, large restaurants, and other big businesses and institutions from discarding commercial garbage disposal food waste, with plans to extend the regulation to homes as well. Their goal is to divert a third of the 1.4 million tons of organic waste produced every year from landfills by the end of the decade. Instead, the la …

Many food processing plants, breweries, and even restaurants face issues regarding the water they discharge to the local wastewater treatment plant. Many facility managers have become familiar with the term FOG (Fats Oils and Grease), but are you aware of wastewater issues stemming from BOD and TSS?First, let's define some terms. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is a measure of the nutrient value of wastewater. Total suspended solids (TSS) is a measure of suspended solids in wastewater. General …

Many grocery stores now sell delicious rotisserie chickens.  However, cooking high volumes of rotisserie chickens produces lots of grease.  The average cooker produces 13 gallons of liquid a day.  The liquid is 70% grease and 30% water.  This puts a strain on the facility plumbing and grease tanks.  We have helped many grocery stores install an automatic grease separator and recovery system with amazing results.  Rather than spending money to pump out and haul …

Making a New Year's To-Do list?  How about getting a solution to clogged mop sink drains? Why do mop basins, mop sinks, or utility tubs typically clog?  Because they get dirt, grime, and garbage poured into them constantly.  Not to mention mop strings and the occasional night crew who uses this drain like a garbage can.  If something gets caught down the drain, the cost to fix and repair can be hundreds if not thousands of dollars.  We have three solutions …

Is there a bad smell around your bar?  We suggest checking your drip tray.  The drip tray collects the overflowing suds and as the beer accumulates in the drip tray and drain lines, it attracts unwanted bacteria, mold, and yeast growth. The beer tap drain lines will soon get clogged with slime, mildew, and other junk emitting a foul smell. This can also become a breeding ground for fruit flies. Beer Tap Defender stops all that!Our eco-friendly five-strain bacterial chip eliminates a …

Winter is pretty much upon us.  That means your restaurant, office, or facility will likely be facing its fare share of rain and snow which can cause a lot of facility headaches.  It is important to keep your employees and customers safe, and to do what you can to prevent unnecessary damage when the storms strike.  Is your facility prepared?  We have Three important products for you to consider:Hurricone Cordless Floor DryerA slippery floor is a disaster waiting to happen for …

The Super Hinge has the required NFPA 96 Service Hold-Open Retainer requirement built right into it as part of our patented technology. The Super Hinge technology allows for: Easy one man installation Increases the service life of exhaust fans Makes maintenance of exhaust fans easyClick here to learn moreWhy are exhaust fan hinge kits important? Proper exhaust fan cleaning. In order to thoroughly clean any commercial kitchen exhaust fan a sturdy hinging system must be inst …