Tools & Equipment

• used to remove heavy accumulations of soil often found in small area.

  abrasive cleaners
• helps to emulsify fats and suspend solid soil particles. They can penetrate soil quickly and soften it.

  Detergents
• used periodically on mineral deposits and other soils that detergents cannot remove.

  acid cleaners
• used occasionally on surfaces where grease has burned on. Also known as Degreasers.


  solvent cleaners
• removing as much solids as possible to minimize the use of water in the next steps.

  cleaning
• the most time-consuming of the entire process which removes 99.99% microogranisms in the environment when done correctly.

  washing
• removes most of the suspended soil, bacteria, and cleaning compounds from the equipment and utensils that are not removed from the previous step.

  rinsing
• process of removing potentially harmful microorganisms from a surface or an object.

  sanitizing
• steps to an orderly kitchen:

  1. pull everything out of the cabinet and go through it.
  2. consider what is the best in terms of how to group items.
  3. utensils should be in the drawer nearest to the preparation area.
  4. use containers to streamline the inside cabinets.