Cleaning Chemicals

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Cleaning chemicals for commercial kitchens, dish rooms and washrooms: dish machine detergents and rinse aids, descalers, sanitizers, degreasers, all-purpose and glass cleaners, and the cleaners and care products that combi and high-speed ovens are designed to use. Brands include Russell Hendrix (WASH X, RINSE X, LIME X, SCALE X2, SANI +, GREASE X2 and SCUFF X), Project Clean, Rational, Convotherm, Alto-Shaam, Merrychef, Zep and 3M.

This collection sits in Cleaning Tools & Supplies. It also includes hand soap and sanitizer refills, cookware and stainless polish, surface wipes and flying-insect control, so you can restock most of your cleaning chemistry in one place.

Types of cleaning chemicals

  • Dish machine detergents: Russell Hendrix WASH X and high temp automatic dish detergent, Project Clean Max Pro, Zep Heavy Hitter, Parall C-13 chlorinated detergent and Stonetown Supply Ultra Wash non-chlorinated dishwash.
  • Rinse aids: Russell Hendrix RINSE X and dishwasher rinse, Project Clean Max Pro Rinse, Zep Clear Vue and Stonetown Supply Rinse N Dry.
  • Descalers and delimers: Russell Hendrix LIME X food grade descaler and SCALE X2, Project Clean Scale Clean, Alto-Shaam ScaleFree and Lainox SolidCal for combi ovens.
  • Sanitizers and disinfectants: Russell Hendrix SANI + with 12% bleach, Project Clean Max Pro San, No Rinse Sanitizer and biodegradable disinfectant.
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners: Russell Hendrix GREASE X2, Project Clean All Degrease & Clean, All Clean, glass and surface cleaners, washroom cleaners, odour control and pot and pan cleaner, plus Quest CleanAir solvent.
  • Combi oven cleaners and care: Rational Active Green tabs, care tabs and iCombi Pro AutoDose cartridges, Convotherm ConvoClean and ConvoCare, Alto-Shaam Combitabs and cleaning liquid, Lainox CombiClean and Vulcan combi detergent and rinse aid.
  • Oven, grill and griddle cleaners: Merrychef and Celcook oven cleaner and protector, TurboChef non-caustic cleaner kit, Rational grill cleaner, 3M Scotch-Brite griddle cleaners, Stera-Sheen, Crown Verity EZ-Clean and Keating Klenzer.
  • Polish, soap and specialty: Russell Hendrix SCUFF X china and stainless cleaner, 3M stainless steel cleaner and polish, Bar Keepers Friend, Project Clean ice machine cleaner, hand soaps from Rubbermaid, Pro-Soap and Project Clean, BIOS surface wipes and Konk flying insect killer.

What to consider when choosing cleaning chemicals

  • Match the equipment: combi and high-speed ovens are built around specific cleaning formats. Rational SelfCooking Center tabs, iCombi Pro AutoDose cartridges and Convotherm or Alto-Shaam products are not interchangeable, so order by model.
  • Dish machine type: high-temperature machines sanitize with heat; low-temperature machines rely on a chemical sanitizer. Choose detergent, rinse aid and sanitizer to suit how your machine works.
  • Water hardness: hard water builds scale in dish machines, kettles and steam equipment; plan regular descaling with a delimer such as LIME X or SCALE X2.
  • Caustic vs non-caustic: some oven and griddle makers call for non-caustic cleaners. TurboChef, Alto-Shaam and Stera-Sheen offer non-caustic options; check your manual before switching products.
  • Concentrate or ready-to-use: concentrates in 4 L jugs, 1 gal 4-packs and 20 L pails suit regular mixing; RTU quarts and gallons are quicker for small teams and front of house.
  • Safe handling: follow the label and SDS for dilution, contact time and PPE, store chemicals away from food and never mix products.

FAQ

Can I use any cleaner in my combi oven's automatic cleaning cycle?

No. Automatic cleaning systems are designed around the manufacturer's tabs, cartridges or liquids. Using the wrong product can leave residue or damage components, so order the format specified for your model.

What's the difference between a detergent and a rinse aid?

Detergent removes soil during the wash cycle. Rinse aid is dosed into the final rinse so water sheets off and dishes dry with fewer spots.

How often should I delime my dish machine?

It depends on water hardness and volume. Visible white scale on the wash arms, heating elements or interior is a sign to delime; many operations put it on a weekly or monthly schedule.

How do I check sanitizer strength?

Use test strips matched to the sanitizer type, such as chlorine or quat, and check each time you mix a fresh batch.

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