In the fast-paced world of food service, cleanliness isn't just a nicety—it's a non-negotiable cornerstone of success.

Did you know that a staggering 85%* of surveyed people won't even consider dining at restaurants with poor cleanliness ratings? This statistic alone underscores the profound impact cleanliness has on your establishment's reputation and bottom line

The Power of Cleanliness: Beyond Hygiene

Cleanliness goes far beyond mere hygiene—it's a powerful driver of customer satisfaction, food safety, and business reputation. By prioritizing cleanliness, you not only meet industry standards but exceed them, setting your business apart in a competitive landscape.

Overcoming Cleanliness Hurdles:

In the pursuit of cleanliness excellence, food service operators encounter various challenges. From effectively removing germs, dirt, and impurities to ensuring surfaces are pristine before sanitization, each step demands meticulous attention to detail.

Cleaning: Removes germs (not kill), dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects

Remove Soil:
• Wiping increases overall soil removal¹- friction & absorbency
• Surfaces must be clean before sanitising²
• Detergent residues will neutralize many sanitisers²

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Remove Accumulated Moisture:
• Water left on surfaces creates the potential for bacteria growth
• Wet surfaces could reduce efficacy of sanitiser
• Dry wipes absorb good amount of water

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Keep Soil from Re-depositing:
• Wiping generates the least dispersion of droplets¹
• Reduce the risk of allergen³ reduce cross contact

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Sanitising: Lowers the number of germs/ microorganisms on surfaces or objects to a safe level

• It is not the same as disinfecting
• It removes pathogens to a safe level after cleaning and food products may be placed on the surface immediately after the dwell time
• Experts recommend wiping surface after sanitation so that you remove residual chemicals along with ‘small corpses’.⁴

The Cleanliness Checklist

Maintaining cleanliness extends beyond visible surfaces to encompass often-overlooked areas such as restrooms, entryways, and dining spaces.

Exterior:
Make a stellar first impression with a clean and inviting exterior, from spotless windows to well-maintained landscaping.

Entryway:
Ensure a welcoming entryway free of dirt and clutter, setting the stage for a positive dining experience.

Dining Room:
Pay attention to every detail, from clean floors and tables to sparkling windows and well-lit surroundings.

Restrooms:
Maintain immaculate restrooms with proper lighting, clean facilities, and fully stocked supplies.

Empowering Your Success Through Cleaning Confidence

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Cleanliness isn't just about hygiene – it's about driving business success. By partnering with Kimberly-Clark Professional, you gain access to innovative solutions that not only meet but exceed cleanliness standards in the food service industry. Elevate your cleanliness standards today and witness the full potential of your food service operations.

The Key to a Cleaner, More Efficient Food Service Facility

Enhance your food service operations with practical strategies to tackle common challenges like kitchen hygiene, high-traffic areas, and cross-contamination

Sources:
*US study, 2015. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150609005439/en/Poll-Reveals-85-percent-Americans-Patronize-Business#.VX3Dcfmqqkr
¹ Handbook of Hygiene Control in the Food Industry
² University of Maryland and FDA Joint Institute of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
³ Inanimate food allergens (gluten, soy, peanut, egg, almond, fish, crustacean, mustard and sesame) <5 ppm ELISA tested. NOT including total milk
⁴Kanegsberg, B. and Kanegsberg, E. (2011). Handbook for Critical Cleaning: Applications, Processes and Controls. Page 120