When choosing commercial dishwasher capsules for restaurants, the main considerations should be their cleaning ability, pH adaptability, ingredient safety, dissolution speed and environmental friendliness, etc.
Cleaning ability
Commercial dishwashers in restaurants need to handle a large number of tableware, and their cleaning ability is of vital importance. Dishwasher capsules should have highly efficient decontamination capabilities, effectively removing grease, food residues and stubborn stains. This usually depends on the types and proportions of active ingredients such as surfactants and enzyme preparations in the capsule. For instance, capsules containing various enzyme preparations (such as protease, amylase, etc.) can break down different types of stains and enhance the cleaning effect.
pH value adaptability
Tableware made of different materials has different tolerance ranges for pH values. Common tableware materials in restaurants include ceramics, glass, stainless steel, etc. The pH value of the dishwasher capsules should be controlled within an appropriate range, which can not only ensure a good cleaning effect but also avoid causing damage to the tableware. Generally speaking, an alkaline environment is conducive to the saponification of grease and the removal of stains, but an excessively high pH value may cause corrosion to tableware made of certain materials. Therefore, capsules with a moderate and stable pH value need to be selected to meet the cleaning requirements of various tableware.
Component safety
There are many diners in the restaurant and the tableware comes into direct contact with the food. Therefore, the safety of the ingredients in the dishwasher capsules cannot be ignored. Capsules with non-toxic, harmless and non-irritating ingredients should be selected to avoid the harm of residual chemical substances to human health. Meanwhile, the ingredients in the capsules should comply with relevant food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Dissolution rate
In the efficient operation of commercial dishwashers, the dissolution speed of dishwasher capsules will affect the cleaning efficiency. The capsules should be able to dissolve quickly within a short period of time, release the active ingredients, and ensure that they fully exert their cleaning effect throughout the washing process. If the dissolution speed is too slow, it may lead to poor cleaning effect and even affect the normal operation of the dishwasher.
Environmental friendliness
With the improvement of environmental awareness, restaurants should also consider the environmental friendliness of dishwasher capsules when choosing them. Capsules with good biodegradability can be selected to reduce pollution to the environment. In addition, some capsules may use environmentally friendly packaging materials to further reduce the impact on the environment.
