Cleaning Detergents & Chemicals
Cleaning detergents and chemicals are the concentrated degreasers, sanitisers, descalers and surface cleaners that commercial kitchens, bars and washrooms use daily to meet food hygiene standards. Pubs, cafes, hotels, schools and care homes rely on correctly diluted, COSHH-labelled chemicals matched to the surface or equipment they’re treating, since the wrong dilution ratio wastes product or leaves residue on food-contact surfaces.
Key specifications
Buying guidance centres on dilution ratio (commonly 1:10 to 1:100 depending on chemical strength), container size (500ml trigger bottles up to 5-litre containers, with 10-20 litre drums for high-volume sites), and whether a chemical is food-safe/no-rinse for front-of-house use. Most commercial-grade chemicals carry a 12-24 month shelf life from manufacture and require COSHH data sheets on-site for staff safety compliance.
Cleaning Detergents & Chemicals — FAQs
What’s the difference between a sanitiser and a disinfectant?
A sanitiser reduces bacteria to a safe level and is typically used on food-contact surfaces without rinsing, while a disinfectant kills a broader range of microorganisms and is used on non-food surfaces like floors and toilets, often needing a contact time of several minutes.
How do I work out the right dilution ratio for kitchen chemicals?
Check the product label or dosing chart supplied with the chemical and use a calibrated dosing pump or measuring cap — under-dilution wastes chemical and can damage surfaces, while over-dilution reduces cleaning and sanitising effectiveness.
Well-known UK commercial cleaning chemical brands stocked in this category include Jantex, Diversey and P&G Professional, with Pro-Formula and Cleenol also well represented, commonly used across pubs, cafes, hotel back-of-house and care home cleaning schedules.