Difference Between a Domestic and Commercial Dishwasher

Considering a Dishwasher for your Home or Business? 

Whether you have dirty dishes at home or dirty dishes at your restaurant, a dishwasher is the fastest and most convenient way to keep them clean. Most family homes can make do with a domestic dishwasher but that does not mean you cannot have a commercial one in your home. 

Similarly, a small cafe or restaurant may not necessarily need a commercial dishwasher if a domestic one can get the job done. It mostly depends on your needs and we will discuss the difference between domestic and commercial dishwashers to help you better understand. 

Always remember to consult Symbio Direct for total hygiene solutions and use our commercial dishwashing products, like the Brilliant Auto Dish Powder or the Avalanche Auto Dish Liquid, for best results. 

Difference Between a Domestic and Commercial Dishwasher 

There are four major differences between domestic and commercial dishwashers. These include: 

• Cleanliness 

A typical commercial dishwasher can heat water close to 82 degrees Celsius (180 degrees Fahrenheit) for quick and steamy cleanliness, whereas domestic models do not reach such temperatures. 

This means that while domestic models can clean dishes, they cannot create the required steam to completely kill the invisible bacteria on dishes. 

Which is why in countries like America, high temperature commercial dishwashers ensure that dishwashers pass the health code inspection of restaurants and bars. This is an international standard similar to European standards and qualifies for the commercial standards of Australia as well. 

• Speed 

Businesses such as cafes, restaurants and bars require a faster and smoother function to meet commercial demands. Domestic dishwashers will not cut it in this situation, especially during rush hours, even on fast cycles. 

You will lose credibility and customers for cutting corners, which is why commercial dishwashers are always a better option due to their speedy efficiency. 

• Capacity 

Advancements have allowed domestic dishwashers to have more and more capacity over the years and under-counter dishwashers are similar in size for both, domestic and commercial dishwashers. However, commercial models will still have more capacity and speed. 

Additionally, commercial models can go up to the size of expensive commercial conveyor models, which take up a lot of space and provide a lot of capacity for any busy food and drink business. These dishwashers along with Symbio Direct’s commercial dishwashing products are the best combo for any food and drink business. 

• Costs 

The most obvious difference between domestic and commercial dishwashers are costs. At face value, a domestic one costs less to purchase than a commercial one, however, this does not paint the full picture. Commercial models go to higher temperatures and work faster than domestic variants. 

This means they may cost more in energy consumption but make up for it in speed and lesser cycles due to their capacity. Additionally, typical commercial models have a hot water feed that is energy efficient. 

You also have to look at long term costs of any dishwasher. For example, an inexpensive and small commercial model may have high maintenance and energy costs than a bigger more premium model over the course of its life. 

Conclusion 

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the difference between a domestic and commercial dishwasher. There are also a few other things to consider including installation, maintenance, repairs and noise levels – commercial models are particularly noisier due to their higher capacity and speed. 

If you want to learn more about the difference between a domestic and commercial dishwasher, or about the best hygiene solutions and dishwashing chemicals, please visit our website today. 

Michelle Fragar

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