Whether it’s a movie night at your best friend’s house or a PlayStation championship at your boyfriend’s place, popcorn is one of the best and go-to snacks to munch on!
Being a big popcorn-eating country, it is no wonder that popcorn business is booming and popcorn stalls are no longer confined at the movie entrances.
If you are an owner of a popcorn stall, you have to ensure that your machines are well-maintained at cleaned. These babies are not cheap, and as an entrepreneur, you have to protect your investment. Here are a few tips on how to ensure the cleanliness of your popcorn machine, so that there’s no stopping’ your poppin’ business.
Before anything else, unplug.
Unplugging your machine is essential so as to prevent any incident that might result in electrocution.
Rest for 30 minutes to an hour.
Allow the machine to rest for a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes. Remember that the temperature of the machine has to be extremely high to pop the kernels. So by allowing it to cool off, it will be safer to clean and prevent burns.
Wipe with a soft, damp sponge, or towel.
Never submerge the kettle in water as this will damage its electrical connections and components. Get a clean wet sponge or cloth to wipe down the kettle and the insides of the machine. For the interior part, it is better to use non- ammonia-based cleaners. Because you are cleaning the inside of the machine and this touches food, ensure that the cleaner you are using is safe and non-poisonous.
Use food-safe glass cleaner to wipe the surface.
After cleaning the inside, don’t forget to clean the outside surfaces as well. A dirty popcorn machine will get a frown from the customers, and no matter how pleasant the buttery smell of your popcorn is, they won’t like it. Use food-safe glass cleaner to wipe the surface of your machine with a clean towel. Make sure to use a clean cloth so as to prevent tiny particles from scratching the panels of your beloved popcorn machine.
Some additional tips for you, make sure to remove any kernels that didn’t pop every time you finish cooking up a batch. This way, you prevent serving burnt popcorn to your customers. A degreaser is a popcorn machine’s best friend. Grease is a very stubborn thing to deal with and sometimes merely wiping it off won’t do the trick. A cheap and perfectly safe degreaser is vinegar mixed with equal parts of water. Just spray it on the surface and allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes before wiping it off with a clean tissue.
Afterward, get your trusty towel and wipe everything off. No additional expense for you, and you’ll be back to popping your popcorn in no time. How often should you clean your machine? Well, you must clean your machine as regularly as possible. This is so the grease, and the popcorn kernels will not build up in your machine. Every day or if the schedule does not permit, every other day should be clean up your machine.