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Ecolab unveils heated soak tank program for QSR segment

June 19, 2013

Ecolab has introduced the KAY Heated Soak Tank Program for quick-service restaurants. The program removes carbonized soil from cookware faster and easier than traditional cleaning methods, according to a company release.

"Carbon build-up can affect food quality and the overall cleanliness of pots, pans, racks, fryer baskets, utensils, trays and other cookware," said Jesse Whitehead, Ecolab vice president of Marketing, Global QSR. "The Kay Heated Soak Tank Program addresses a persistent cleaning challenge and effectively removes carbonized soil without scrubbing, resulting in less time, labor and overall cost for QSRs to ensure clean cookware."

The rolling, 40-gallon stainless steel tank is compact, and can often fit under countertops or prep tables. Cookware soaks in the Heated Soak Tank with KAY QSR Heated Soak Tank Concentrate, which quickly removes carbonized soil.

For plastic ware or less soiled items, effective cleaning in the Heated Soak Tank could take 15 minutes to an hour of soaking. For highly carbonized items, such as sheet pans, pizza pans and some kitchen equipment, proper cleaning results can be achieved in 72 hours or less, compared to five or six days in a normal cold soak solution.

"The real difference is the combination of heat with Ecolab's powerful, aluminum-safe chemistry," said Whitehead. "This one-two punch allows for best-in-class cleaning, preventing carbonized soils on cooking equipment while protecting wares from damage."

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