How to clean baking pans and baking trays in the food industry: professional results with ultrasonics
In the food industry, maintaining moulds and baking trays in optimal cleaning conditions is not only a matter of aesthetics, but also a matter of food security and production yields.
The accumulation of grease, carbonised residues and paraffin affects the quality of the final product, reduces the shelf life of the moulds and can lead to cross-contamination.
That is why more and more companies are opting for ultrasonic cleaning, The safe and effective technology that allows cleaning baking sheets, baking pans and baking trays without damaging its non-stick surface.
How to clean baking trays
Why do baking pans and baking trays get dirty?
During production cycles, moulds and trays accumulate:
🔹 Charred and burnt residues by continuous contact with high temperatures.
Traces of food fats, oils and paraffin waxes.
🔹 Remains of dough or baked goods difficult to remove by manual methods.
These contaminants adhere strongly to aluminium and stainless steel, reducing thermal efficiency and causing premature deterioration of the material.
Recommended method for cleaning baking pans and trays
For cleaning baking tins y cleaning baking trays without scratching or deteriorating the non-stick coating, the ultrasonic cleaning with mild alkaline detergent is the most efficient system. Unlike chemical scraping or pickling, it penetrates into cavities, joints and complex geometries.
The ultrasonic cleaning is presented as the ideal solution:
🔹 Effortlessly cleans difficult areas or areas with complex geometries.
🔹 Does not damage aluminium or non-stick coating.
🔹 Reduces water and detergent consumption.
🔹 Ensures homogeneous results on all parts.
How to clean heavily encrusted baking sheets
On plates with layers of burnt y food paraffin, We recommend a preliminary softening phase (light scraping or soaking) if there is a layer of cm of dirt and, afterwards, ultrasound at 60-70 °C with detergent PERSEID USX (5 %).
Ultrasonics effortlessly removes dirt and debris and regain their lustre original aluminium.
Case study: cleaning of moulds and baking trays at (BIMBO)
At IBERKLEEN we have experience with customers from bakeries, ovens, industrial and large companies.
We have carried out industrial tests on trays and moulds from a production oven with a high level of accumulated dirt.
Technical data of the test
🔹 Equipment: SPICA 310
🔹 Detergent: PERSEID USX al 5 % in mains water
🔹 Temperature: 60-70 °C
🔹 Frequency: 40 kHz
🔹 Duration: 20 - 30 minutes
The results showed that the trays were completely clean in 20 minutes.
The process did not damage the aluminium or the non-stick coating.
Before cleaning
After cleaning
Results:
🔹 Total fat removal and burning.
🔹 Restoration of the original shine.
🔹 Reduction of cleaning time by more than 70 %.
Cleaning of food paraffin and fatty residues
Paraffin wax used as a release agent or heat shield is particularly difficult to remove with hot water or solvents.
The ultrasound combined with mild alkaline detergents, such as PERSEID USX can be completely removed without affecting the metal surface.
This improves thermal efficiency and reduces maintenance costs.
Benefits of implementing an ultrasonic cleaning system in bakeries
🔹 Reduction of downtime between batches.
🔹 Less material deterioration (no abrasion or scratching).
🔹 Reduced chemical and water consumption.
🔹 Homogeneity in cleaning, even in multi-cavity moulds.
🔹 Improvement of food safety and compliance with HACCP regulations.
Frequently asked questions from our customers about the cleaning of baking trays
With ultrasound at 60-70 °C and mild alkaline detergent; for large encrustations, pre-softening.
Yes, ultrasonic cleaning emulsifies the paraffin and removes it without damaging the aluminium.
Yes, it is a non-abrasive process and compatible with coatings if the correct detergent is used.
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