Keeping Up Appearances with Classeq advice on keeping polycarbonates looking posh
03 November 2009
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 UKs' leaders in the mid-budget glasswasher market, says that polycarbonates will last well when washed with standard chemicals in well-built glasswashers, as long as staff take a little extra care. Here are Classeqs' tips on keeping polycarbonates in good shape:
- Do not 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.
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