Your kitchen cleaning checklist.

01 / Start with what is already on the shelf

• List each current product name, pack size and approximate quantity remaining. Mark anything you cannot identify for review; do not guess what is in an unlabelled container.
• Separate products to reorder from products you want to review or replace.
• Note the next date you need supplies and any storage or purchasing limits. Delivery timing and availability must be confirmed in the quote.
• Keep the current labels and Safety Data Sheets available for your team's review.

02 / Check the dish station

• Record the dishwasher make or model if known, plus the detergent, rinse aid and any sanitizing product currently used.
• Note the dispenser or chemical feed setup and any existing supplier or equipment commitments before discussing a change.
• List manual dish soap and any cutlery presoak separately from machine chemicals; record the task and material each product must suit.
• Write down an observed problem, such as residue, rather than assuming a different chemical will solve it.

03 / Match each kitchen task to a surface

• Identify greasy cooking equipment, stainless steel exteriors and food-contact work areas as separate applications.
• Record equipment materials, finishes and any manufacturer care restrictions.
• Keep cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting requirements distinct. Confirm the proposed product's intended use and follow its label.
• List oven, grill and fryer cleaning requirements with the relevant equipment details; do not assume one cleaner suits them all.

04 / Review floors and handwashing supplies

• Record the floor material, finish or coating, cleaning equipment and current floor-care product.
• Note areas with different finishes so a quote can address each requirement separately.
• List hand-soap dispenser types, refill formats, quantities and locations.
• Record any hand-sanitizer requirement separately from products used on kitchen surfaces.

05 / Make the next order easy to discuss

• For each product, record: task, current product, pack size, quantity requested and any unanswered compatibility question.
• Include your Ottawa delivery location, postal code, contact person and preferred way to reach you.
• Ask the quote to identify the exact product, quantity, availability, delivery charges and any conditions before ordering.
• Keep price comparisons tied to comparable products and the full proposed order; a container price alone is incomplete.

06 / If you are considering a dishwasher lease

• Note whether this is a new opening, a replacement or a lease review, along with your preferred timing.
• Describe what you wash, busy-period demand, available space and current machine details if known.
• List questions about installation, utilities, chemicals, maintenance, exclusions and end-of-term arrangements.
• Request a written proposal for brand-new equipment. Confirm the machine and all charges and responsibilities before deciding.

Your next-order notes