Cleaning glasses, cutlery and utensils
Glasses, cutlery, and utensils are heavily used in restaurants daily. Although glass and steel are durable materials, glass can scratch and steel can darken over time. Proper cleaning ensures customers enjoy a clean and shiny table setting, and most importantly, it extends the lifespan of glasses and cutlery significantly.
Cleaning Glasses
For cleaning glasses, it is advisable to follow the dishwasher-safe instructions. Most of our restaurant glasses are dishwasher safe. Some restaurants have dishwashers specifically designed for washing glasses, but our dishwasher-safe restaurant glasses can also be washed effectively in a regular dishwasher. After machine washing, it's a good idea to polish the glasses with a cotton towel to ensure they appear sparkling clean and beautiful for your customers.
Hand-washable glasses should be rinsed with warm water as soon as possible after use. Often, glasses can be cleaned with warm water without detergent, and hand washing is especially recommended for wine and crystal glasses. If detergent is needed, make sure to rinse the glasses thoroughly to remove any residue, as detergent residues can prevent bubbles from forming in the glasses.
A useful trick for brightening glasses is a vinegar solution. Rinsing clean but slightly cloudy glasses in warm vinegar water will make them bright and shiny again.
For dirtier glasses, a mild soap solution works well as a first aid measure. This prevents drink stains from drying at the bottom of the glass, which can be difficult to remove later. It is recommended to avoid using a dish brush, as it can scratch the glass. Small and thin scratches are easily visible on glasses and make them look untidy. For tough stains, such as stubborn lipstick marks on the rim, a soft dish brush can be used. The most stubborn drink stains can be washed with a suction cup brush attached to the bottom of the sink, specifically designed for hand washing glasses.
To avoid unsightly streaks, do not dry glasses upside down. The best way to dry glasses and ensure they look clean and spotless is to dry them with a microfiber cloth, linen, or cotton towel. Avoid lint marks by using thin cotton gloves during cleaning.
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Cleaning Cutlery and Utensils
Our restaurant cutlery and utensils are designed to withstand heavy use and are easy to clean. To keep restaurant cutlery and utensils in good condition for as long as possible, it is best to rinse them of food residues as soon as possible after use. If the dirt has dried on the cutlery and utensils, they can be soaked for a while in warm water.
Some acidic foods like eggs, mayonnaise, tartaric acid, mustard, and rhubarb can cause dark spots or surface rust on cutlery and utensils. Heat, drafts, and moisture can particularly accelerate the darkening of silver. Stainless steel cutlery and utensils can rust if not cleaned and maintained properly.
Avoid using steel wool for cleaning to prevent scratching the restaurant's cutlery and utensils. If washing cutlery and utensils in a machine, avoid overloading the basket to ensure there is enough space for proper cleaning. After the dishwasher cycle is complete, open the machine's door as soon as possible to allow the utensils to dry in the air instead of sitting in the humid environment.
Although our restaurant cutlery and utensils are made from durable and high-quality materials, they can darken, scratch, and wear over time. Stubborn and difficult-to-clean cutlery and utensils can be cleaned with various mixtures, such as water and laundry detergent, vinegar and water, or a bleach-water mixture. Stainless steel items can also be cleaned in the dishwasher without other dishes by adding 2-3 tablespoons of citric acid to the detergent compartment.
Tarnished silver cutlery and utensils can be cleaned with silver polish, available in liquid, paste, and cloth forms. A soft cloth or cotton ball is suitable for cleaning. Baking soda is also an excellent cleaning agent for silver when used with water and foil. If necessary, baking soda can be replaced with salt or baking powder.
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Effective Cleaning Agents for Dirt:
- Soapy water: removes grease and dried drink stains well
- Diluted vinegar: removes lime deposits
- Baking soda: effectively removes dirt
- Washing soda: excellent for tea stains
- Laundry detergent: removes dark spots
- Products for chrome and stainless steel: for cleaning and protection
- Various silver polishes
Note the Following:
- Scouring pads for stainless steel: risk of scratching
- Bleach and disinfectants: risk of corrosion
- Scouring powders: risk of scratching
- Silver cleaners (only for silver): can corrode stainless steel
- Water-vinegar/laundry detergent/soda mixture only for stainless steel: silver may not withstand these agents