Commercial ice machines are vital in foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, and retailābut theyāre also one of the most neglected pieces of equipment when it comes to ongoing hygiene.
And while most businesses rely on scheduled deep cleans, thereās a bigger question operators need to ask:
Are you cleaning mold and bacteria⦠or just reacting to it?
Inside every commercial ice machine, especially in warm, moist environments, there’s potential for:
Even when ice looks clear, the machineās evaporator plates, water troughs, and drop zones may harbor microbial buildup invisible to the naked eye.
Commercial ice machine cleaning cost varies by machine type, size, and frequency. Hereās what operators often overlook:
Cleaning Factor | Estimated Cost (USD) |
---|---|
Quarterly professional deep cleaning | $250ā$500/year |
Chemical cleaning kits + staff labour | $100ā$300/year |
Downtime or shutdown losses | Up to $500/year |
Equipment damage from irregular cleaning | $500+ (repair/replacement) |
Reputation/inspection penalties | Priceless |
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To remove mold from a commercial ice machine:
ā Important: Manual cleaning must be done regularlyāoften every 1ā3 months depending on usage and environment. But even this may not fully prevent microbial growth in between cleans.
Icezone by Biozone Scientific is an automated, certified commercial ice machine cleaning solution that prevents mold and biofilm before they form.
Instead of reacting to contamination, Icezone works proactively:
š Icezone is chemical-free, maintenance-free, and designed to operate continuously in foodservice environments.
š Icezone = Lower Cleaning Costs + Better Compliance
Operators who use Icezone report:
Donāt wait for mold to become a problem.
Protect your customers, your brand, and your machine from the inside out.
š Discover Icezone ā the certified hygiene solution for commercial ice machines
Don’t Let Mold Compromise Your Business Any Longer!
Take the first step towards a cleaner, safer ice machine. Request your FREE Icezone trial today š It’s time for a better solution!