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Service MatterS

Is the popcorn machine being cleaned?

Nowadays, malls and multiplexes almost always coexist in the same
building. These high-traffic, high-contact, high-stakes and high-

tech facilities deserve a heightened level of attention to detail when
it comes to health and hygiene, says Deepak Gupta, Director –
Institution, Satol Chemicals Pvt Ltd.

Challenge: Multiplexes and malls with a foam machine. Popcorn hygienic hard surface cleaner. Deep
experience a constant influx of making machines can be cleaned cleaning during off-peak hours to
visitors, leading to heavy foot with SATOL’s speciality range of ensure thorough disinfection.
traffic and increased dirt and debris chemicals (SATOL – HD) which Challenge: Multiplexes and
in public areas. can remove the hardest of the oil mall restrooms demand frequent
Solution: Regular cleaning of stains from any surface, especially cleaning to maintain hygiene.
lobbies, corridors, seating areas and steel.
common spaces using vacuuming, Challenge: Food preparation Solution: Regular cleaning and
sweeping and mopping. Deep surfaces need extra attention to disinfection of restroom fixtures,
cleaning of carpets and upholstery prevent cross-contamination and floors and touchpoints. Deep
periodically to remove embedded foodborne illnesses. cleaning of restrooms to eliminate
dirt and stains. Solution: Regular cleaning and odours, mold and bacteria.
Challenge: Food outlets and sanitisation of cutting boards, Challenge: Air ducts and
restaurant kitchens deal with knives, food preparation tables ventilation systems can accumulate
frequent spills and stains, which and sinks. Deep cleaning of food dust, allergens and potential
can lead to odour, attract pests, and contact surfaces using appropriate contaminants, affecting indoor air
create unhygienic conditions. disinfectants. quality.
Solution: Regular cleaning and Challenge: High-touch surfaces Solution: Regular cleaning and
immediate attention to spills using like door handles, handrails, tables maintenance of HVAC systems,
appropriate alkaline or pH-neutral and payment terminals can harbour with periodic deep cleaning. For
cleaning agents such as SATOL’s germs and viruses. a better ambience, SATOL’s S5
SD2, a neutral cleaning agent Solution: Regular sanitisation (INN) or BOOM air fresheners can
specially designed for institutional with the BKC-based SATOL S2, a be used.
kitchens. Deep cleaning of floors,
walls and countertops to eliminate
tough stains and maintain hygiene.
Challenge: Restaurant kitchens
experience grease and oil buildup
on surfaces and equipment, posing
fire hazards and hygiene issues.
Removing burnt oil stains from
popcorn machines is a challenge.
Solution: Regular cleaning of
kitchen surfaces, hoods, filters and
exhaust systems to prevent grease
buildup. Deep cleaning of kitchen
equipment and hard-to-reach areas
to remove accumulated grease.
Ideally, one-time deep cleaning
of the entire kitchen is to be done
with a foam cleaning agent, such
as SATOL’s SAT FOAM CL along CIJ

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