Expert Insight
7 TIPS FOR CLEAN GLASSES WITH
From glass quality to wash temperature and polishing: there’s a lot of things you can do wrong when handling glassware
1. Glass quality is crucial Much is demanded of glasses used in foodservice - they are washed several times a day and possibly a thousand times over their life, so they should be high quality, reducing the risk of glass corrosion, thereby significantly lengthening their service life.
Leading glass manufacturers have optimised their manufacturing to such an extent, that even expensive glasses no longer need to be washed by hand – and the fact that they are dishwasher-proof means they tend to remain pristine for longer.
2. Improve water quality Water quality is an important factor in the dishwashing process. Water that has not been properly treated for dishwashing leaves a grey film and limescale deposits on glassware, even after an intensive wash cycle. Optional water treatment modules on professional dishwashing machines can avoid this.
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3. Give glassware space The correct size wash rack can prevent minor damage or, in some cases, breakages. Wash racks come in many sizes and can be colour-coded to help staff find the right glass. The best way to protect against clinking and breakage from mechanical stress, is to use racks which securely hold the glasses in place. MEIKO can tailor racks to fit virtually any size glassware.
4. The shorter, the better Wash cycle times for glassware should be as short as possible because this reduces wear on glasses.
5. No need to polish An integrated water treatment module will remove all the minerals from the water (as well as bacteria and viruses), providing the highest standard of pure water to rinse your washware. Pure water is a prerequisite for sparkling, spotless and hygienically clean results. This way, glasses and cutlery no longer have to be polished by hand – saving time and money. Polishing with a tea towel is unhygienic and not to be recommended.
6. Don’t wash too hot For delicate glassware, the dishwashing machine should be set to between 60° and 63° and, where possible, a gentle cycle. At higher temperatures, glasses may become cloudy or suffer other kinds of damage after prolonged use. You should also use a specific glasswashing detergent and remove the glasses from the dishwashing machine as soon as the cycle finishes.
7. Odour-neutral storage Even when clean, the pores in glass are quick to absorb smells from their surroundings. If you do not have an odour-neutral place to store your glassware, you should give it a quick rinse with water before use.
TOP TIP:
Glasses should be emptied of all residue before being put into the machine.
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August 2022
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