Guide · Cleaning for businesses · October 30, 2026

A Guide to Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Chemicals

In the kitchens of restaurants, hotels, canteens, hospitals and caterers, cleaning consists of several separate jobs: hand dishwashing, machine washing and rinsing, limescale care, burnt-on grease, stainless surfaces, floors and hand washing. Each job uses its own product. This guide covers the chemicals we make for commercial kitchens by job, with their packs.

Hand dishwashing and pre-washing

TETİK Dishwashing Liquid 5, 20 and 30 kg; TETİK Dishwashing Liquid — Extra 30 kg; START Dishwashing Liquid 5 kg.
For kitchens that prefer a gel texture, TETİK Gel Dishwashing Detergent 10 and 35 kg and START Gel Dishwashing Detergent 35 kg.
Hand dishwashing liquid is not put in a dishwasher; machines use only detergent made for machines.

Commercial dishwasher: detergent, rinse aid and limescale inhibitor

Machine detergent: START Liquid Dishwasher Detergent 30 kg and Formül 20 kg.
Rinse aid: START Liquid Dishwasher Rinse Aid 30 kg and Formül 20 kg; used in the rinse stage.
Limescale: START Dishwasher Descaler / Limescale Inhibitor 5 and 30 kg, TETİK Machine Limescale Inhibitor 10 kg.
Machine detergent and rinse aid are used with a dosing pump; the dosage is set by the machine service according to water hardness and the machine manufacturer's recommendation. Details: how to use commercial dishwasher detergent.

Burnt-on grease: ovens, hobs, grills and hoods

START Degreaser is made in 750 g, 5, 20 and 30 kg packs. The product is applied to a cold surface, left briefly, brushed and rinsed with plenty of water so that no product remains on the surface. According to its safety data sheet, START Degreaser has a pH of 12 and carries the signal word "Danger"; wear gloves and eye protection, and do not use it on aluminium, galvanised or painted surfaces. Details: how to use degreaser.

Stainless surfaces, worktops and floors

Stainless steel: TETİK Stainless Steel Polish 500 ml and 5 kg; for hoods, fridge doors and the outer surfaces of stainless worktops. Details: how to clean stainless steel.
Worktops and surfaces: START All-Purpose Surface Cleaner 5 l; according to its safety data sheet the pH is 7–8.
Floors: TETİK Surface Cleaner 5, 20 and 30 kg; for floor scrubbers START Floor Scrubber Surface Cleaner 5, 20 and 30 kg.
On surfaces that come into contact with food, rinse after cleaning so that no product residue remains.
For step-by-step use of our product: how to use stainless steel polish.

Staff hands

For kitchen staff, TETİK Liquid Hand Soap is made in 5, 20 and 30 kg and START Hand Cleaning Liquid in 5 l, 20 and 30 kg packs; dispensers are refilled from the drum.

Safe use and storage

Do not mix: acidic limescale products must not be used in the same container or at the same time as bleach or alkaline degreaser; details are in the can cleaning products be mixed guide.
Store separately: keep chemicals away from food stores, in their original pack, tightly closed and upright; put acidic and alkaline products on separate shelves.
Safety data sheet: required in institutional purchasing and staff training; request the sheets via the safety data sheets page.

Certificates and wholesale quote

START Dishwashing Liquid and START Liquid Dishwasher Detergent are TSE certified to TS 13773, START Liquid Dishwasher Rinse Aid to TS 13410, START Degreaser to TS 13396, START Hand Cleaning Liquid to TS 11885 and START All-Purpose Surface Cleaner to TS 12039; the list of certificates is on the certificates page.

We make these products at our own plant in İkitelli OSB, Istanbul. We do not publish a price list; request one with the product codes via the quote form or WhatsApp. For product lists by sector, see the restaurant cleaning supplies and hotel cleaning supplies guides.

Prepared by: Tetikoğlu Kimya — cleaning chemicals manufacturer since 1997. When using products, always follow the instructions and warnings on the pack.

Frequently asked questions

Which chemicals are used in a commercial kitchen?

Hand dishwashing liquid, dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, machine limescale inhibitor, degreaser for burnt-on grease, stainless steel polish, surface cleaner for worktops and floors, and liquid hand soap for staff. Each product is used for its own job.

Can hand dishwashing liquid be used in a commercial dishwasher?

No. Hand dishwashing liquid foams too much in a machine; commercial machines use machine detergent and rinse aid dosed by a pump.

Can degreaser and dishwashing liquid be mixed?

No. Do not mix cleaning products. Use the degreaser on its own on the greasy surface, then rinse the surface with plenty of water.

In which packs are kitchen chemicals bought?

Heavily used dishwashing liquid, machine detergent, rinse aid and degreaser are mostly bought in 20 and 30 kg drums; for less used products a 5 kg drum or bottle is more practical. Each product's packs and units per case are on its product page.