Want to know how to clean your commercial popcorn popper? Keeping a clean machine will both keep you safe from harmful germs and keep your machine looking fantastic. This article will go over the steps you should take to make cleaning your popcorn popper as easy as it it to pop your popcorn.

The first thing you will need to do is wait for your popcorn maker to cool down. Attempting to clean a machine that has just been used can be a safety hazard. Room temperature is best, but if you can’t wait that long then use your best judgment and start cleaning once it feels safe.

Following this you will want to make sure all popcorn has been removed from the machine. You do not want to attempt to disinfect a machine that still has food in it.

Next take a rag or washcloth and wipe down the kettle until it is clean. Heavy industrial strength cleaners can be used to make your machine shine. After spraying the kettle it is best to wait fifteen to twenty minutes before wiping the spray off. Following this step will ensure the cleaning materials are able to break through any mess left after cooking.

The glass components can be cleaned with window cleaners and sprays such as windex. Clean them the same way you would clean glass dishes or windows. Follow this up by wiping them down with a wet wash rag to make sure all the cleaner is removed. Window cleaner is not a good thing to taste when eating a fresh batch of popcorn?

Metal components like trays and posts can be cleaned with soap and water. It is best to wash these by hand, but some machines will allow you to put the components in the dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer before doing this.

Lastly you will want to completely dry all components of the popcorn maker. This will ensure that the machine is completely clean and give you an easier time when doing your final inspection. Making sure the glass is dry will also keep the machine streak free.

I hope you enjoyed reading this article on cleaning popcorn machines. Utilize these strategies each time you wash your popper and rest assured that your popcorn maker will run look new for many years.