How to Choose The Best Soak Tank For Your Restaurant

A restaurant soak tank is a worthy investment which can save your business time and money. Like all investments however, careful planning is required to get the most out of it. All Ezy Clean Soak Tanks are equally effective at effortlessly cleaning greasy and stained kitchenware. To suit a variety of restaurant sizes and fit outs, we provide a range of soak tank sizes and configurations. But with so many different options available, how can you choose the right one for your business? This blog post will help you decide which soak tank is right for you.

Choose the soak tank most suited to your restaurant’s kitchen size

The first factor to consider is how much space your restaurant can afford for a soak tank. This comes down to more than just whether you already have space available for one. If you’re set on using a soak tank in your restaurant, you know that the benefits justify creating space for one. While researching which size can already fit in your restaurant, look for ways to free up space. This will allow you to be more flexible in your final choice and reduce congestion in your kitchen.

When looking for a space, look for a dry, flat surface with plenty of ventilation. This will allow for easier cleaning and access. Soak tanks must be powered at all times directly from a powerpoint, so make sure one is nearby. Access to a hot water hose for monthly maintenence is advised (though cold water is fine too). Finally, ensure a grease trap is accesible to dispose used water into.

You can be creative with space allocation to a degree as all Ezy Clean Soak Tanks have castor wheels that allow them to be moved around. This means you can wheel it out from an area that may not necessarily be accessible for use when needed. For example, many of our customers place their soak tanks under benches and wheel them out to access the lid. In fact, we’ve designed soak tank specifically for this use case.

Choose the soak tank most suited to your restaurant’s output

You’ve found the perfect space, great! Now it’s time to look at which size is most suitable for your restaurant’s output. Take a look at which, and how many soakable items of kitchenware your restaurant uses every day. From this you can make a rough estimate of the capacity of soak tank your restaurant needs. Find a container of similar internal dimensions to the soak tank you have in mind from our product page and see if the items can all easily fit. Make sure the items aren’t pressed against each other, as all surfaces of the item need to be exposed to the soak solution for maximum cleaning. You may find that you need a larger soak tank than you’ve anticipated, or that only a smaller one is necessary.

The easiest way to make the right choice

Ultimately, the best way to decide which soak tank is right for you is to speak with one of our qualified consultants. They will be able to assess your kitchen and give you tailored advice on the best configuration for your needs. We’ve successfully implemented our soak tanks in a wide range of kitchens, from bakeries and clubs, to hotels and fast-food chain restaurants. Take the plunge and start experiencing the many benefits of an Ezy Clean Soak Tank, reserve a free consultation today and we’ll help you find the perfect one for your restaurant!