Spring Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance Guide

Spring is in the air, and with days getting longer and warmer, people are beginning to eat out more often. Setting aside some time for spring cleaning and preventative maintenance will set your customers up for success during the busy summer months.

Cleaning Restaurant Equipment

Spring cleaning is not a simple task, and not knowing where to begin can be discouraging. Giving equipment a thorough cleaning is a smart first step.

Here are some spring cleaning tips to help boost the efficiency and lifespan of kitchen equipment. Pay close attention to kitchen hoods, ice machines, drink dispensers, and refrigerator coils — these are often overlooked during regular cleaning.

Preventative Maintenance

Fixing something before it's broken may seem like a waste of time and money, but routine maintenance significantly improves equipment performance. Now's a great time to follow a preventative maintenance checklist if you don't do so already.

If you notice anything out of the ordinary while cleaning your equipment, it's best to be proactive and place a parts order as soon as possible. Stock up on commonly-used parts with the AllPoints Truck Stock Program to avoid making a return trip.

Training Your Staff

Spring cleaning is a great learning opportunity for both new and experienced service techs. Plus, making it a group effort will make your to-do list more manageable. Here are some topics you should cover during training:

• Cleaning expectations
• The importance of routine maintenance
• How to take apart equipment
• Proper use of cleaning products

Incorporating hands-on demonstrations, pop quizzes, and competitions will keep your staff engaged. The National Restaurant Association has a great selection of resources for training your staff on cleaning and sanitization..

Cleaning and maintaining your equipment will help your customers get through the busy restaurant season with fewer service calls. With thousands of in-stock items ready to ship the same day, AllPoints has everything you could possibly need for spring cleaning and routine preventative maintenance. Shop now.