When it comes to cleaning your bar or pub, there are a number of areas that need specific and repetitive cleaning during working hours (as well as after the bay is closed). Certain areas in a bar will be designated for enjoying food and/or drinks, while other areas experience a high level of foot traffic or food prep. While the entire bar should be kept clean, picked up, and sanitary, today we are going to talk about 8 top things to clean in a bar.
Bar Cleaning 101: Top 8 Things to Clean
First, review your bar to take stock of what needs cleaning and the processes necessary. Next, we have a helpful list for bar cleaning tasks to prevent overlooking important areas and ensuring the space is cleaned properly and adequately.
- Restrooms Your bar’s restrooms need to be at the top of the list to keep clean and sanitary. Regularly wipe and disinfect toilets, sink areas, door handles, and floors. A thorough cleaning at the end of the day is vital, but touch-ups along with trash removal and debris pick up should happen throughout the work day and night as well.
- Bar Area Wiping down your bar tops with a disinfecting spray or solution will help prevent the spread of germs and keep a nice appearance. Glassware and beer pumps should be cleaned regularly, tables and chairs should be wiped well to give them a sanitary presentation, and cushions and furniture covers should also be cleaned and look good.
- Trash Don’t wait to take out the trash until it’s overflowing. Not only is it unsanitary, it is unsightly, and could present a slipping hazard that should be avoided. Consider a time schedule to empty trash receptacles and pick up any debris to stay ahead of any waste accumulation.
- Floors While this might seem obvious, addressing dirty floors often is advantageous to preventing slips and falls or injuries. Cleaning floors, whether it’s vacuuming, mopping, or picking up trash, occasionally throughout the work period will maintain a professional looking bar area. As spills develop, spot cleaning and wiping up liquids help keep your floors clean and also contribute to the good reputation of your bar. Deep carpet shampooing is necessary monthly or quarter depending on the situation.
- Coffee Stations and Dispensers Spills and debris can accumulate near your coffee pots. During busy periods especially, this area can see a lot of spills and paper waste collected unintentionally. Every so often but on a regular basis, this area should be wiped down and straightened.
- Condiments and Garnish Bins Another area that will see a lot of drips and splatter from liquids and will need consistent cleaning are your bar’s condiment and garnish bins. Make sure to consistently wipe it down throughout the workday to encourage good hygiene and healthy, safe garnishes to patrons. Cleaning these areas also presents well to your customers who can easily see your condiment and garnish bins while seated at the bar.
- Windows, Mirrors, and Chrome Removing fingerprints is essential in a busy bar. Providing a cheerful space means eliminating smudges and fingerprints from glass and shiny areas to present a sanitary bar environment.
- Bar Accessories Other furniture, foot rails, wall hangings, banisters, lights and fixtures, and vents should not be left out. These sections can be cleaned when a bar has lighter traffic, at the end of shifts, and on a less stringent schedule. Once a week might be all that is necessary to address the dust.
When You’re Ready for a Consistently-Clean Bar
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