Sure, your restaurant is clean, but is it REALLY clean? 

Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in any business, but especially restaurants, is crucial for both the health and satisfaction of customers. However, there are some areas that restaurants sometimes forget to clean or may not clean as frequently as needed. Here are the top five places that can be overlooked:

1. Ceiling and Light Fixtures: Over time, dust, grease, and even cobwebs can accumulate on the ceilings and light fixtures. These areas are often out of sight, but they can contribute to a dirty and unappealing atmosphere if neglected.

2. Ventilation Hoods and Ducts: In restaurants, the kitchen's ventilation system, including hoods and ducts, can become coated with grease and grime. This not only poses a fire hazard but also affects air quality and cleanliness throughout the restaurant.

3. Behind and Underneath Equipment: Restaurant kitchens are full of equipment like ovens, stoves, refrigerators, and prep tables. It's common for dirt, food particles, and debris to accumulate behind and underneath these items, making them potential breeding grounds for pests and bacteria.

4. Baseboards and Wall Corners: Baseboards and the corners where walls meet can easily collect dust, grease splatters, and food debris. These areas may not be as noticeable, but they contribute to overall cleanliness and aesthetics.

5. Restrooms Exhaust Fans and Vents: Restaurant restrooms are frequently used and can quickly become dirty. Exhaust fans and vents in restrooms can accumulate dust and grime, affecting air quality and cleanliness in these areas.

To maintain a clean and sanitary restaurant, it's essential to have a thorough cleaning schedule that includes these often-forgotten areas. Regular deep cleaning by professional cleaners can help ensure that these spaces are properly maintained and meet health and safety standards.

Additionally, to properly keep a clean restaurant,  you need to be continually stocked with the proper cleaning equipment, which is where we come in! If you're currently not getting your cleaning products and equipment from APS, it's time to contact us so we can show you how easy it can be for us to keep you fully stocked with the best supplies.