Polycarbonates: Keeping Up Appearances
More pubs and bars are moving over to polycarbonates, but there are worries about how long they’ll last – especially because of the clouding and scratching that sometimes comes from cleaning them in commercial glasswashers. British manufacturer Classeq, one of the UK’s leaders in the mid-budget glasswasher market, says that polycarbonates will last well when washed with standard chemicals in well-built glasswashers, so long as staff take a little extra care.
Here are Classeq’s tips on keeping polycarbonates in good shape:
- Don’t mix: avoid washing polycarbonates and glasses in mixed loads in the glasswasher.
- Clean them straightaway: don’t leave dregs in polycarbonate glasses – wash them promptly. (Polycarbonates can absorb strong smells over time).
- Be gentle: one downside of polycarbonates is that they come out of the glasswasher wetter than glasses. So many bars dry them by hand but rough handling will scratch them.
- Check the dosing: too much or too little detergent or rinse aid can lead to dirty results, so make sure the doses are right. The doses may also need to be adjusted to match the condition of the local water supply.
- Treat the water: lots of places in Britain have hard water that contains minerals that can harm polycarbonates. Also, the minerals can combine with detergents and leave deposits on the surface of both polycarbonates and glasses. A water treatment system connected to the glasswasher will solve the problem – but ask an expert which type of system is best for the local conditions.
Classeq’s range of value-for-money, British-made glasswashers are available through a nationwide network of distributors, offering everything from pre-sales advice to after-sales service. For information on the Classeq range of glass and dishwashers, including details of your nearest stockist, call 0844 2259249, see www.classeq.co.uk or email feedback@classeq.co.uk
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Note for editors: British manufacturer Classeq is part of the Winterhalter group and is BS EN ISO 9001-2000 accredited. All Classeq machines are WRAS-approved (formerly WRC), CE marked and supplied with a comprehensive one year warranty, backed by Winterhalter’s nationwide service network. Classeq is the UK’s leading and most popular warewasher brand for independent and smaller-scale caterers.