The restaurant industry is one of the largest and most profitable in the world, with the annual sales reaching $783 billion. However, in order to keep a restaurant running smoothly, it's important to keep your equipment in prime condition. Machinery like commercial meat tenderizer machines or similar commercial restaurant equipment can be expensive to replace, which means getting the most out of them is a top priority. So in order to keep your commercial dough mixers in the best shape possible, here are a few tips to maintaining your restaurant's machinery.

Clean Daily
This should be a top priority anyway for health and safety reasons, but you should make sure that you clean all equipment daily. Clean your commercial dough mixers in hot, soapy water, and remove the bowls and make sure they're cleaned thoroughly too. Things like industrial meat grinders might be a little bit more difficult to clean, but you should definitely make sure you clean them too.

In addition, make sure you find detergents and cleaning supplies that won't damage your stainless steel. You want to make these last, not make them shine for a few years only to watch them fall apart.

Don't Use High-Pressure Hoses
Blasting away all the filth and dirt on a mixer might seem like a good idea, but water can get into and contaminate the internal components. These are the key parts that make the machine work, the heart and soul of the machine if you will. If they go, you might have to pay for costly repairs or just get a replacement, both of which will hurt your wallet.

Check The Agitator Clearance
The agitator clearance can change over time with some mixers, which means you should make sure to check them somewhat frequently. The mixing results can be affected or compromised by these changes if they're significant. You should make sure to check the clearance and do minor adjustments monthly, with a maximum of six months between check-ups. You can find out how to do these checks online, or from the manuals that accompanied the mixer.

Getting the best results and longest lifespan from your machine is important to a restaurant. You want to make sure you spend money carefully, and invest it wisely, to stand out. Follow these tips for the best maintenance on your equipment.