The three-compartment sink is a staple in many foodservice operations, but that trend is changing. Foodservice operations that upgrade from a three-compartment sink to a high-temperature commercial warewasher can experience significant benefits not only in monetary savings but also in efficiency and food safety.

Use 92 Percent Less Water and Save $10,000 Annually
That dollar amount is not a typo. Based on a comparison at a typical restaurant serving lunch and dinner, using a high-temperature commercial warewasher for cleaning pans and utensils instead of a three-compartment sink can result in water saving of up to 258,785 gallons per year. A commercial warewasher uses as little as 65 gallons of water per day, compared to 840 gallons per day for a three-compartment sink. That translates into a 92 percent water saving.

Your clients can save more than just water. They can save thousands of dollars a year by switching to an efficient warewasher. Research indicates foodservice operations using an energy-efficient warewasher can save up to $7,700 a year compared to using a three-compartment sink. Your clients can save up to $10,000 annually if they use a warewasher with an energy-efficient spray technology, such as Hobart’s Opti-Rinse™.

A Safer Alternative
With recent food-contamination issues surrounding items such as spinach, tomatoes and ground beef, there is a continued concern for health and food-safety issues. Preparation areas are especially high-risk areas for food contamination where bacteria, listeria and other food-borne illnesses can spread.

Foodservice operations that use three-compartment sinks must use a chemical sanitizer to adequately combat bacteria.

In contrast, high-temperature warewashers meet or exceed NSF and FDA standards for cleaning and sanitizing and use state-of-the-art rinse technology to maximize saving water and energy.

Your clients will always be concerned about water and energy costs, food safety and sustainability. It’s part of the foodservice business. Efficient warewashers offer an effective way to meet these challenges head on while reducing operating costs and increasing profit. They use less water and are safer and more effective than using a three-compartment sink. They also offer peace of mind, enabling your clients to concentrate on more important matters: their customers.

For more information on how high-temperature, energy-efficient warewashers outperform three-compartment sinks or to learn more about warewasher cost savings, click here.

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