 It is no secret that commercial kitchens and restaurants see their fair share of grease, grime, food waste and residue, dirty cooking utensils, dirt, dust, and other elements that could either lead to health problems or result in unsafe working or dining conditions. Fryer grease that is not regularly changed can cause fires, for example, and liquids or grime on the floors could potentially result in workers or guests slipping and falling. Air and other filters that go uncleaned could spread germs, dust, allergens and other toxins throughout the restaurant and kitchen, while failing to disinfect surfaces after using them could contaminate the next items placed on or near those spaces. Long story short, both commercial kitchens and restaurants are hotbeds for germs and other unpleasantries that ultimately impact patron and employee health. The good news is that deep cleaning tile and grout can go a long way toward alleviating those woes and preventing the myriad cleaning-related ailments. What Deep Cleaning Does Every commercial kitchen and restaurant has policies in place to ensure some cleaning happens every shift, either throughout operating hours or before it opens for business and after it has closed up shop. This often includes wiping down surfaces with bleach-based cleaners, using cleaning agents on floors and fryers, and employing commercial dish-washing equipment to ensure the items that are used to prepare, cook, and consume food are properly disinfected. These mostly surface-level cleaning practices help, of course, but they do not dig deep into what lies beneath in the kitchen and dining spaces. Carpets are vacuumed, but not with an industrial-strength vacuum cleaner and the commercial-grade carpet cleaning products. Tables and preparation spaces are wiped down with disinfectant, but perhaps not every square inch — and certainly not the undersides where many patrons rest their hands in their laps. Fryers are wiped down, but do employees sweep underneath or clean behind them every day? Tiles and grout are cleaned with disinfectant, but does it really get deep into either to remove all the possible contaminants? A deep cleaning gets below the surface to ensure your kitchen and restaurant spaces are as clean as humanly possible, keeping guests and employees safe. Why Deep Clean Tile and Grout Tile and grout are essentially staples in the commercial kitchen and restaurant world. Kitchen floors and walls are often comprised of grout and tile because the surfaces are easy to wipe down or mop as needed. Restaurant spaces can sometimes be tiled as well, giving them more modern aesthetics than traditional carpet or hardwood flooring options. The good news is that spills come up easy on such hard surfaces. The bad news is that tiles and grout may look clean, but appearances can be deceiving. Tile and grout are hard when you walk on them, but that does not mean they are impervious to liquids, germs, and other contaminants. It is quite the opposite, in fact, because grout and tiles are both porous. Grout absorbs the items that come into contact with it and allows those elements to seep into it, thereby also contaminating everything else that touches it. Think about the difference between the day a new floor is laid with white or lighter grout around the tiles and how it looks even weeks later: The grout around the tiles becomes dingy, even in that short amount of time, and it is easy to see how spills have impacted its coloring. Tiles are hard and often shiny on the surface, but the under layer is much rougher. Just look at the side of a piece of tile before it is laid, and you will see that the rough edges could absorb liquids and other items. Combine this with porous grout, and you have a recipe for contamination disaster. The only way to truly alleviate the problem is to hire a team of professional cleaners who can bring industrial-strength agents to the project. When to Call a Professional Cleaner Hiring a professional cleaning team to disinfect the tile and grout in your commercial kitchen or restaurant space might seem like a good idea, but there are plenty of factors to consider before making the appointment. You might be worried about when the team could come to clean your space, especially if your operation is open seven days per week. You might wonder how much the process will cost, what the lift will look like on your end, and how often you will have to have the process repeated to ensure your business remains safe for staff and patrons. These are all valid questions, but it is time to put them to rest. Professional cleaning crews can come to your establishment after hours, ensuring your workplace’s tile and grout (and other elements!) get the true deep cleaning they need without interrupting your normal hours of operation. They will be in and out while you are away, and you will be amazed with the results. Cost is a little bit of a different story. Sure, there will be a bill for professional cleaning services conducted with industrial-strength, commercial-grade cleaning solutions and processes that will leave your commercial kitchen’s grout and tiles disinfected. The real question is can you afford not to undertake the process? That deep cleaning will ensure your kitchen is putting out food that is safe to consume, your patrons are protected from contaminants, and that your staff is safe during the course of their jobs. Scheduling cleaning a few times per year will ensure your operations are always safe for everyone involved, and that security and peace of mind are typically well worth any price tag. Ready to Schedule? If you are ready to schedule deep tile and grout cleaning services because your commercial kitchen and/or restaurant has never experienced a deep cleaning, or if it has been a few months since your last appointment and you think it might be time for a refresh, do not hesitate to get in touch with our professional commercial cleaning crew. It is always best to keep up on deep cleaning to prevent grime-related problems or any sanitary issues. A restaurant's cleanliness is essential to a healthy and safe environment for your employees and customers.
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