Any San Diego cleaning professional will tell you that there is more to cleaning countertops than simply spraying on cleaner and then immediately wiping it off with a paper towel or sponge–much more. Restaurant owners, in particular, need to pay close attention to the cleanliness of their countertops and food preparation surfaces, and make sure that they are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Here are some ways to do this:
1. Pay close attention to the specific care instructions for your type of countertops. Stainless steel countertops, for example, have different care instructions then granite countertops. If your countertops require special cleaning products, make sure that you purchase them, and that your San Diego commercial cleaning service uses them.
2. Disinfect your sponges on a regular basis. Sponges can becoming breeding grounds for bacteria in no time. You should replace them frequently, and to disinfect regular, non-metal (steel wool) sponges, placing them in the microwave along with a small amount of water in a microwave safe dish for 1-2 minutes will do the trick.
3. In a professional kitchen environment, countertops and other food preparation surfaces should be disinfected with a bleach solution consisting of 1 cup of bleach, one gallon of water, and small amount of detergent. Apply the solution using a plastic spray bottle and then let it stand for five minutes before washing it off with plain water and a sponge until all traces of residue are removed.
Keeping your countertops clean is the best way to prevent the spread of infection and foodborne illnesses.
