It’s smack dab in the heat of summer, and between the oven, grill, flat top, and fryers — you might feel like you are swimming in the grease that coats your stainless steel BOH surfaces.

Along with the layers of gunk, the heat can get to your staff as they work tirelessly to clean ceilings, hoods, counters, and more in a reasonable amount of time — all while attempting to protect exteriors from future build-up.

Well, cowabunga and surf-aces up! Here’s a bright idea to degrease and protect faster than ever, leaving you more time to connect with your guests in a safe, clean environment.

Degreaser: The Now Generation

After a long, hot shift in the kitchen, the last thing your team wants to do is spend 30 minutes (or more!) removing grease from various surfaces. In fact, operators have reported searching for any number of solutions to cut that time down.

Have you had an opportunity to get your hands on a remedy such as easy-access, disposable wipes? Certain non-food items, like ready-to-roll, pre-moistened Scotch-Brite™ Degreaser Wipes, are fast and easy to use. You don’t have to worry about sprays or a hundred paper towels, and the exclusive protective agent reduces future grease as well, cutting cleaning time down by close to 50% — so a half-hour task takes around 15 minutes, sometimes less.

When you make it easier to clean, and give your people better tools to clean, there’s a strong likelihood they’ll do a better job. That also helps to improve your culture and gives you a leg up on labor retention.

Changing of the Gard

When you clean, you want to be thorough enough so that the next time is less strenuous, and your kitchen maintains a nice, hygienic (as possible) backdrop. Scotch-Brite wipes feature a secret weapon — a Scotchgard™ Protector that leaves behind a defensive layer as you clean, continuously reducing grease over time.

Due to the water-based formula, there’s no oily residue to contend with and no rinsing necessary. Scotchgard visibly keeps repelling the grease after every use, making your cleaning process faster and faster. The result is that spot cleaning should be even easier at the end of service.

Safety First

Beyond speed and effectiveness, your number one concern is whether cleaning agents are safe for your employees and guests. Unlike some foodservice degreasers, Scotch-Brite wipes aren’t caustic, so you don’t have to worry about chemical burns, there’s no need to dilute additional chemicals, and there’s zero risk of overspray.

The wipes are certified by HACCP International, a body that specializes in food-safe equipment, products, and services, meeting all relevant criteria — not just some! — for full safety assurance. The product is also certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a global organization for public health standards.

As the summer sails along, don’t let the heat and grease build-up put a damper on your BOH. Wipe away your concerns and speed up your clean, so you can emphasize the things that matter most to your business.