Commercial Dishwashing & Janitorial
Choosing the right commercial dishwasher and dishwashing supplies is essential to the success of your business. Our hand-picked collection of commercial dishwashers features under-counter, door, and conveyor units, compartment sinks, dish tables, and cleaning supplies by our top brands. You'll find top-rated products from trusted names like Hobart, Jackson Warewashing Systems, and Rubbermaid–available here at Central Restaurant Products.
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Save Labor with a Commercial Dishwashing Machine
Investing in a high-quality commercial dishwasher can significantly reduce labor in your kitchen while streamlining the dishwashing process. In comparison, handwashing dishes can be time-consuming and wasteful in terms of water usage.
Commercial dishwashers play a crucial role in maintaining efficiency and hygiene in a bustling kitchen environment. These specialized machines are designed to conserve water and labor while consistently delivering sparkling-clean results.
Commercial dishwashing machines allow you and your staff to focus more on customer-facing tasks, rather than worrying about the cleanliness of your dishes and glassware. Explore our selection of top-selling commercial dishwashing equipment and janitorial supplies by the brands you love such as Hobart, Rubbermaid, and Krowne Metal to find the ideal match for your business.
Commercial dishwashers provide benefits, including:
- Efficiency: Commercial dishwashing machines are very time-efficient while being capable of handling a high volume of dishes at once.
- Consistency: Commercial dishwashers are consistent in their performance, so you can feel confident that your dishes will come out sparkling clean after every wash.
- Water and Energy Efficient: Many are designed to be water and energy-efficient.
- Hygienic: Many commercial dishwashers work with high water temperatures, which helps to eliminate bacteria.
- Durable: Commercial dishwashing machines are designed to handle the demands of a busy kitchen and everyday use.
- Labor-Reducing: By using a commercial dishwasher, you can eliminate most of the labor that comes with cleaning dishes.
The different types of commercial dishwashers are:
- Undercounter Dishwashers - Compact models that fit beneath counters work well in smaller kitchens or bars where space is limited. They typically handle around 20 to 40 racks per hour, which is enough for cafes or smaller restaurants. Despite their size, they still sanitize dishes properly between rushes.
- Conveyor Dishwashers - Racks feed through automatically on a conveyor belt, which is perfect for operations that go through massive amounts of dishes. We're talking hundreds of racks per hour, the kind of volume you see in big hotels, cafeterias, or really busy restaurants. The setup keeps everything moving steadily without needing someone to constantly load and unload racks between cycles.
- Door-Type Dishwashers - Probably the most common style in medium-sized restaurants. You load a rack, close the door, and the cycle runs for about a minute or two. Capacity sits around 40 to 60 racks per hour, which works well for most operations without requiring the space of conveyor models.
- Glasswashers - Designed specifically to clean glassware fast without breaking or scratching anything. Cycles typically run about 90 seconds, so bartenders can keep glasses coming during rushes. The spray and temperature are calibrated to be gentler than standard dishwashers, which helps prevent chips and those cloudy etching marks that ruin glassware over time.
The capacity of a commercial dishwasher can vary, ranging from small under-counter models with a capacity of around 30 racks per hour to larger conveyor dishwashers with a capacity of hundreds of racks per hour.
Some of the most popular cleaning supplies include:
Some eco-friendly swaps you can make for your cleaning supplies are:
- Microfiber Towels - a good alternative for single-use paper towels
- Reusable Spray Bottles and Pails - a good swap for single-use plastic bottles that hold cleaners
- Non-Toxic Cleaners
The main difference between a residential and commercial dishwasher is their capacity and durability. Commercial dishwashers are designed to handle large volumes of dishes, while residential dishwashers are not.
The average cost of a commercial dishwasher can range from $1,000 to $20,000 or even more, depending on the type, size, features, and brand of the dishwasher you’re looking for.
Commercial dishwashers can be purchased from restaurant supply stores like Central Restaurant Products!
Commercial dishwashers should be cleaned by removing debris, running a cleaning cycle with detergent, descaling components, and sanitizing surfaces on a regular basis.