Using high-quality cleaning rags helps promote a safe, clean, and professional industrial kitchen environment. ERC Wiping Products offers the best cleaning rags to reduce the risk of cross-contamination and provide for a range of applications. Here is more information about the best cleaning rags for industrial kitchen use:

Understanding the Features of a Kitchen Rag

Microfiber cloths are soft and easy to handle, suitable for removing dust, dirt, and debris. Use them dry for dusting and cleaning glass or damp for scrubbing surfaces. In industrial kitchens, they work well on materials such as glass, stainless steel, and granite countertops. Microfiber is a versatile material that meets a variety of cleaning needs in a busy kitchen. From general cleaning to specialized tasks, microfiber towels will work just as hard as your staff. They are also lint-free for a streak-free shine and machine-washable, which allows for repeated use. 

Cotton terry bar towels are another popular industrial kitchen rag. Our professional-grade restaurant bar mop towels are absorbent and quick-drying. They are 100% cotton, uniform, durable, and hemmed on all sides so they can be machine washed. Bar towels are ideal for wiping up spills on countertops, tabletops, and bars and get the job done when drying dishes and glasses. These economical towels are light on your pocket and heavy on the stains and grease, making them a great alternative to disposable paper towels. 

Using Color-Coded Kitchen Rags

Color-coding systems assign different cleaning tools to different areas, helping prevent cross-contamination and the spread of germs. To improve hygiene and speed up new-employee training, color-code your cleaning rags so each one is only used in designated areas. Microfiber cloths come in a variety of colors, making color-coding an ideal way to promote a clean kitchen. Bar towels are also available in an array of solid colors or white with a color stripe, making them easy to integrate into a color-coding cleaning system.

Depending on your kitchen's specialty, red cleaning rags may be used in high-risk areas, such as toilets and urinals. Yellow can be used for lower-risk bathroom areas such as sinks and counters. Green works well in food-preparation areas, on kitchen counters, and on stoves. White cleaning rags are used in specialty areas, such as the raw meat section of a kitchen.

Using a color-coding system helps improve efficiency in your industrial kitchen and enhance safety. By preventing cross-contamination, it promotes a professional environment, simplifies training, and creates an easy-to-follow system for employees. Color-coding systems also improve efficiency by reducing guesswork and ensuring the correct wipers are used in the proper areas.

Incorporating Disposable Kitchen Wipers

While microfiber cloths and cotton terry bar towels are some of the best cleaning rags found in industrial kitchens, foodservice wipers are a great disposable alternative for high-volume kitchens. Disposable wipers help reduce the spread of germs and help maintain a tidy workspace because they are used once (or briefly) and then thrown away. They are also compact, pre-packaged, and ready to use with no laundry logistics.

Foodservice wipers are ideal for cleaning tables and countertops and washing kitchenware with the addition of a sanitizing solution. Even during heavy absorption, disposable foodservice wipers remain strong, making them ideal for cleaning up water and other liquid spills. They can also be used as part of a color-coded towel program to reduce cross-contamination between surfaces or zones, as they are available in multiple colors.

Choose the Best Cleaning Rags for Your Kitchen

Durable materials work well for cleaning rags in industrial kitchens as they are suitable for regular wiping and maintaining kitchen surfaces. ERC Wiping Products provides a range of towels, rags, and disposable wiping solutions. We also offer a wide range of disposable gloves for better protection and hygiene standards. To learn more about our available kitchen rags and wipers, visit the ERC Wiping Products site or call to talk to a wiping specialist today.