Choosing the Best Commercial Glass Washer for your Restaurant

A good glasswasher can efficiently and hygienically clean a variety of glass sizes across your beverage menu.

Commercial glass washers are an invaluable investment for restaurants, bars, hotels, and any other food service operation that serves a large number of beverages. 

With the capacity to wash and dry hundreds of glasses per hour, commercial glass washers are designed to deliver spotless cleaning results while maximising the service life of your glassware. 

Unlike traditional dishwashers, commercial glass washers have quicker wash speeds for faster turnaround. They also use specially designed water jets and racks that allow glasses to be hygienically cleaned at lower water temperatures, preventing heat stress that can lead to damage.

When choosing a glass washer, it’s often ideal to have multiple removable racks—that way, while one rack of glasses is being washed you can pre-load the next one to be ready to go without missing a beat.

Five Tips for Choosing the Best Commercial Glass Washer

1. Find the Right Space

The first step before buying a glass washer is picking a good space with access to both the building’s drainage system as well as adequate room to open and close the door for easy loading and unloading. Typically more compact than a dishwasher, commercial glass washers come as stand-alone or under-counter/bench units making placement easier once you find the right spot.

2. Plan for Peak Performance

Calculate how many glasses you need to clean during peak hours, then choose a glass washer that can keep up with that pace while making the most efficient use of time, water and detergents, without sacrificing a thorough cleaning of every load.

3. Go for Versatility

A good glasswasher should be able to efficiently and hygienically clean a variety of glass sizes across a typical beverage menu. Whether it’s wine glasses, beer mugs, coffee cups, jugs, or pitchers, aim for choosing a glass washer that can effectively handle the full lineup of your glassware.

4. Durability

Glasswashers are often the most used appliances in busy restaurant kitchens. Go with trusted brands that are constructed with high-quality materials and reliable pumps and motors that can easily handle the everyday demands of your kitchen with no downtime.

5. Looks & Design

Aesthetics is often a consideration for bars or restaurants with an open kitchen.  So, there is nothing wrong with basing your purchase on good looks—along with reliability. Glass washer manufacturers know this, and there are many stylish options on the market that look great while getting the job done right.

Pro Tip

It is not recommended to use standard dishwashing detergent in a glass washer. Choose a detergent recommended by the manufacturer or one specifically formulated for glassware. 

Also, depending on the “hardness” of your local water, it’s critical to invest in a water softener to avoid lime build-up, which can possibly cause damage to your unit after long periods of use.

Which is the best commercial Glass Washer for your kitchen?

Now that you’ve had a look at the different kinds of glass washers, we hope we’ve made it easier to decide which is the best fit for your kitchen. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our staff of experts who are ready to assist you.