Food Safety Wish List For Santa Next Year

by Jerry Bauer | December 26, 2024 | Food Production Chemicals, Food Safety | 0 Comments

Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well, even though it’s a bit early for Christmas 2026! Our team from the podcast “Cleaning Processes with Jerry” is contacting you with an important request for the upcoming year. In 2026, we’re embarking on an ambitious...

The Critical Importance of Proper Chemical Handling in Restaurants and Tap Rooms

by Jerry Bauer | November 15, 2024 | Cleaning Processes, Food Safety, Hospitality Consultation | 0 Comments

As a food or beverage manager or owner, you have many responsibilities, so please allow me to help in one area. In the bustling world of food and bar service, restaurant and bar safety is paramount. Your responsibilities include ensuring delicious meals and providing...

Using the “P” Approach to Overcoming Failure

by Jerry Bauer | October 14, 2024 | Personal Development | 0 Comments

We have all been there when what we thought was failure entered our lives. My coach once told me the best way to overcome this. Pause and Reflect: Take a moment to step back from the situation and clear your mind. This pause is not a sign of weakness, but a powerful...

Art of the Laundry Test Kit: A Sales Veteran’s Perspective

by Jerry Bauer | August 10, 2024 | Laundry, Laundry Chemicals, Process Linen | 1 Comment

I’ve spent four decades navigating the complex world of laundry chemicals. In that time, I’ve seen countless trends come and go, but one constant stands out: the invaluable role of the laundry test kit. Its tool has consistently proven its worth, yet it seems to have...

Hotel Ice Hygiene Policies Examined

by Jerry Bauer | July 15, 2024 | Cleaning Processes, Food Safety, Hotel Cleaning | 0 Comments

This past week, during my travels, I had to stay in a hotel I had not been to before. I picked it because of its brand, location, and price. As I started this blog or article, I need to tell you that it met all those needs; however, I did have an unusual experience I...

Thriving in the Hospitality Industry: Key Strategies for Career Success

by Jerry Bauer | June 26, 2024 | Hospitality | 0 Comments

Written by Alice Robertson of www.tidyhome.info Embarking on a career in the hospitality industry presents an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse cultures and experiences while playing a pivotal role in creating memorable moments for guests. However, this...

Why Hiring a Salesperson is an Investment, Not an Expense

by Jerry Bauer | June 6, 2024 | Hospitality, Personal Development, Sales Management | 0 Comments

I recently talked outside my workplace about why the company faced growth challenges. They hesitated to hire a young recruit to expand a new product line due to concerns about the associated expense. However, it's crucial to understand that hiring a new salesperson is...

Breaking Free from the Illusion of Infinite Time

by Jerry Bauer | April 1, 2024 | Personal Development | 0 Comments

During the past week, I was reminded of the finite nature of time when I attempted to reconnect with an old friend I had lost touch with. To my dismay, I discovered that he had passed away without my knowledge, despite us being friends on Facebook many years ago. His...

Chemical Safety In Your Restaurant or Foodservice Operation

by Jerry Bauer | Oct 19, 2023 | Cleaning Processes, Food Service Cleaning

Now more than ever before, you need to have a handle on Chemical Safety In your restaurant or food service. In the fast-paced environment of a restaurant, staff members often juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, including food preparation, customer service, and...

The Essential Graph of Cleaning

by Jerry Bauer | Jan 3, 2021 | Disinfection, Floor Care, Food Production Chemicals, Food Safety, Food Service Cleaning, Hospitality Cleaning, Hotel Cleaning, Laundry, Restaurant Sanitation

Not all things are created equal when it comes to getting facilities clean. No two buildings are the same – no food and beverage production establishment, on-premise laundries, not even two schools are the same. To clean and sanitize the area, you must first analyze...

How to Take Care of Waxed Floors During Winter

by Jerry Bauer | Dec 29, 2020 | Floor Care, Food Safety, Hospitality Cleaning, Hotel Cleaning, Slips and Falls

I wanted to give you an update on how to take care of waxed floors during winter as we hopefully come out of covid. As I was preparing for Christmas, we had our first snowfalls here in the Northeast. On Christmas Eve, my phone rang and it was an old friend of mine. He...

Home Winterization: When to DIY and When to Call a Professional

by Jerry Bauer | Dec 11, 2020 | Home Cleaning, Restroom Cleaning

When it comes to homeownership in the winter, it’s important to take steps that will ensure you and your family stay warm. Additionally, it’s important to make sure your house doesn’t encounter any serious problems due to inclimant weather. So, here’s a room-by-room...

How To Clean Your Home For A Quick Sale

by Jerry Bauer | Oct 27, 2020 | Disinfection, Floor Care

Cleaning your home is one of the most important steps in preparing it for sale. A sparkling clean home can mean the difference between a quick sale and a home that sits on the market for months! Besides hiding distracting clutter and mess, giving your home a good...

Laundry Flow Chart of Linen in Commercial Laundry

by Jerry Bauer | Oct 22, 2021 | Cleaning Processes, Food Safety, Laundry

As the world is finally returning to a new normal after the Covid pandemic, I feel it's time to get back to the basics of processes that often get overlooked or forgotten. So, to help On-Premise Laundry (OPL), I want to review a basic 8-step flow chart that every...

How to Use Sodium Hydroxide in A Brewery

by Jerry Bauer | Oct 13, 2021 | Brewery, Food Production Chemicals, Food Safety

Also known as caustic soda, Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) gets widely used in cleaning and will definitively for many years. What's interesting about Sodium hydroxide is that I had a coworker who sold it to a well-known pretzel shop in St. Louis and dipped their pretzels...

Importance On Your Dishwashing Staff Coming Out Of Covid

by Jerry Bauer | Oct 5, 2021 | Dish Machines, Food Service Cleaning, Hospitality Cleaning

As we hopefully move forward, I wanted to share my thoughts on the importance of your dishwashing staff coming out of Covid. Please understand, the dishwashing staff is the essential staff in your restaurant as we go out of Covid. See, when I started working as a...