Deep Cleaning Your Commercial Kitchen After a Busy Summer

As the summer rush winds down, it’s the perfect time to give your commercial kitchen a deep clean. A busy season means heavy foot traffic, high-volume cooking, and plenty of spills, grease, and grime that build up over time. A thorough clean ensures your kitchen remains hygienic, efficient, and compliant with health regulations. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your kitchen back to its best with the right cleaning techniques and top-quality products from Fletchers Supplies.

Start with a Deep Degrease

Summer cooking often involves oils and fats that leave stubborn grease on surfaces, equipment, and exhaust systems. Use Castle Ninja Cleaner Degreaser, a powerful formula designed to break down thick grease and stubborn residues. This high-performance degreaser works quickly to cut through layers of oil, making it ideal for use on stovetops, range hoods, grills, and stainless steel surfaces. For best results, spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe away the grime with a microfiber cloth or heavy-duty scrubber.

Clean and Descale Cooking Equipment

After months of use, ovens, grills, and fryers need special attention. TCA Warrior, Cleaner Degreaser is a heavy-duty cleaner formulated to dissolve baked-on residues, carbon deposits, and stubborn grease build-up. This powerful cleaner restores cooking equipment to optimal performance, extending its lifespan and ensuring food is cooked in a sanitary environment. Apply liberally to surfaces, allow it to penetrate tough grime, and scrub or rinse as needed. 

Refresh Your Floors

Kitchen floors endure constant spills and foot traffic, making them a hotspot for bacteria and stains. Castle Proclean Lemongrass Disinfectant Cleaner is a multi-purpose floor cleaner that not only removes dirt and stains but also eliminates harmful germs, leaving behind a fresh lemongrass scent. Its non-slip formula ensures safety while maintaining hygiene. Use a commercial mop and let the cleaner sit for a few minutes before rinsing for a deep, refreshing clean.

Sanitise Food Prep Areas

Countertops, chopping boards, and prep stations require extra care to prevent cross-contamination. TCA Turbo, RTU No-Rinse Sanitiser is a ready-to-use sanitiser that effectively eliminates bacteria without requiring rinsing, making it convenient for high-use areas. Its food-safe formulation ensures that surfaces remain safe for food preparation. Simply spray on the surface, leave it for the recommended contact time, and wipe down with disposable kitchen wipes for maximum hygiene.

Deep Clean Refrigeration Units

Fridges and freezers often accumulate spills and frost build-up over a busy period. Remove all stock, wipe down shelves with Agar Wipe Away, a powerful cleaner designed to remove grease, food stains, and built-up grime. This fast-acting formula is ideal for cleaning refrigeration units, leaving them fresh and sanitised. Additionally, defrost freezers if necessary and check and replace air filters while cleaning condenser coils to keep your equipment running efficiently.

Tackle the Dishwashing Area

Your dishwashing station needs attention too! Descale the area around the dishwashing station using True Blue Scale Off, High Performance Descaler, a powerful acidic formula that removes stubborn mineral deposits and limescale build-up. Regular descaling prevents water stains, enhances efficiency, and prolongs the life of your dishwashing equipment. Additionally, use Rinse Aid & Machine Descaler to ensure spotless dishes and prevent limescale from accumulating inside commercial dishwashers. Also, replace sponges and cleaning cloths regularly to avoid cross-contamination. 

Restock Your Cleaning Essentials

After deep cleaning, it’s a good time to restock on essential supplies. Fletchers Supplies offers everything from disposable gloves and sponges & cloths to industrial-grade cleaning chemicals and sanitising solutions. Keeping your stock updated ensures daily maintenance remains easy and effective, reducing the risk of hygiene lapses.

Set Up a Cleaning Schedule

To maintain a spotless kitchen year-round, establish a cleaning routine that includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Use a checklist to track tasks and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Regular cleaning prevents build-ups and reduces the need for heavy-duty deep cleans in the future.

Cleaning Schedule Checklist

Daily Cleaning:
Clean and sanitise surfaces and utensils after each use
Clean high-touch areas like countertops and tables
Sweep and mop floors
Mop up spills immediately
Wash floor mats
Wash aprons and chef hats
Change grill linings
Clean hood filters

Weekly Cleaning:
Clean floors and walls
Deep clean and sanitise sinks and drains
Check and clean ventilation systems

Monthly Cleaning:
Clean freezers and ice makers
Clean walls and ceilings
Wipe down dry storage
Calibrate thermometers

A deep clean not only extends the life of your equipment but also keeps your kitchen running smoothly. With top-quality cleaning products from Fletchers Supplies, you can make post-summer cleaning a breeze and keep your kitchen in pristine condition for the seasons ahead.

Need cleaning supplies? Visit Fletchers Supplies today and stock up on all your kitchen essentials.