Sustainable cleaning and hygiene solutions within kitchen and foodservice environments

Victoria Carroll, Sales and Marketing Director at HOBART Service

“There’s no doubt that cleaning and hygiene are non-negotiables within kitchen and foodservice environments. Used day in, day out, catering equipment operates in some of the most demanding environments, while also being subject to food residue, grease, germs and other contaminants that require regular and consistent cleaning.

Effective cleaning is about more than appearance. It plays a critical role in preventing cross-contamination, protecting staff and customers, and maintaining compliance with regulations. In an era where food safety expectations are higher than ever, operators must ensure that every surface, utensil and piece of equipment is not only clean but hygienically safe.

Our focus is shifting towards smarter, more sustainable solutions. At HOBART Service, we offer a range of cleaning products designed to deliver high-performance results lower dosage and actively protect wear parts to optimise equipment efficiency and water/energy. Complementing the full range of HOBART equipment, the Hyline chemical range for dishwashers and ovens includes specially formulated maintenance tablets, detergents and rinse aids.

Hyline by HOBART hygiene tablets formulated for use with HOBART and Ecomax preprogrammed Hygiene cycle, deliver industry-leading deep-clean performance reaching all the components that you can’t see, powering through limescale, eliminating grease, germs, black yeast and pink algae. This leaves machines fresh, optimises performance, and keep them free of bacteria and germs. The hygiene tablets are designed to be used alongside the Hyline by HOBART range of detergents to deliver best in class equipment performance and help to minimise energy usage and reduce costs,.

Hobart Service Hyline detergents and rinse aids are a high-performance, all-purpose solution for commercial dishwashers. They effectively cut through grease, remove residues, and eliminate harmful bacteria to ensure consistently hygienic results. Their concentrated formula ensures efficient use with controlled dosing, reducing waste while maximising performance.  

Elsewhere in the kitchen, DET2 liquid cleaner is designed to keep ovens performing at their very best by getting to grips with limescale, grease and germs, while supporting high hygiene standards. When it comes to cooking, operators simply must have very best cleaning for their oven. Expertly designed to support HOBART equipment, DET2 guarantees the very best performance and cleaning, contributing to lower overall water and energy usage. Suitable for the auto clean function, the chemicals allow the kitchen to start the cleaning cycle and continue with other jobs or leave at the end of a shift, confident that the hygiene sequence will be completed quickly and effectively. The unique combination of non-abrasive cleaners and descalers delivers an excellent cleaning performance, dissolving grease efficiently and effectively. With a fast and easy application, the special formula ensures the inside of the oven chamber is cleaned in both hot and cold conditions. Tough on difficult stains including fat, the cleaner is quick to work on even the most challenging items to ensure a germ-free, sparkling finish every time. Set it running and return next service to a sparkling fresh appliance.

Additionally, combi chemical sticks and tablets are designed specifically for HOBART Chef’s Combi ovens. They deliver precise dosing, breaking down grease and food residues while protecting internal components. Easy to use and highly effective, they help maintain hygiene, optimise performance, and extend equipment lifespan in demanding professional kitchen environments.

Regular planned preventative maintenance, combined with these purpose-built cleaning solutions, helps save time, energy, and operational costs. Importantly, sustainability does not mean sacrificing performance. Today’s solutions prove that it is possible to achieve sparkling, hygienic results while supporting broader environmental goals.”

For more information on HOBART Service please visit www.hobartservice.co.uk.

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