A quality commercial blender can do a variety of tasks in the kitchen. With a good blender, you can create hearty soups, quickly chop vegetables, puree delicate sauces, and create delicious frozen beverages or desserts. A commercial blender is an essential food prep equipment piece that will reduce labor and increase the speed of service. To get the most out of your blender, it is important to keep them clean and ready for the next task at hand. We’ve assembled this short list of easy tips that will help you keep your blender clean and ready:
1. Always unplug your commercial blender before cleaning
2. Whip down the exterior with warm, soapy water, cleaning all the accessible surfaces from any spills or overflow
3. Most blender containers are dishwasher safe, so be sure to order at least one extra container, and possibly many more additional containers if you blend a variety of different products in a short space of time
4. Routinely examine the container for cracks and immediately discard any cracked or broken containers
5. Check that the blades turn easily with minor resistance and check for any damaged or loose blades that should be replaced immediately.
Whether you’re using a commercial KitchenAid Blender, Waring Blender, Hamilton Beach Blender or any other brand of commercial blender, follow these easy tips and your blender will be ready to go when you need it so that you can continue to create a wide variety of culinary delights.