5M Coffee Company Steam Wand Cleaning Advice
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Free Advice

Clean Cloths

Use a cleaning cloth dedicated to cleaning your steam wand.

Replace regularly
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Wipe

Wipe the steam wand down immediately after use to prevent milk residue from drying out
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Purge

Expel steam after use to remove any milk or chocolate sucked up in the steam wand as it cools
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Soak Steam Tips

Unscrew and soak your steam tips in your cleaning solution when you soak your baskets.

This should be done daily
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Rinse

Rinse thoroughly with fresh hot water to ensure all parts are clean
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No abrasives

Do not use abrasive scourers
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Replace when worn

If the copper pipe is showing on your steam wand it should be replaced immediately
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Cleaning Schedule

Document the cleaning process and include in your company handbook. Laminate and keep a copy near your machine.
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Steam Wand Cleaning Advisors


Impartial Advice

Companies who participate in this campaign offer advice on cleaning steam wands at no cost.

Other consultancy services may be available - Your chosen consultant will be able to provide full details.
Nationwide Support
The map below displays Coffee Companies who support this campaign

To view details of the advisor closest to you click the pin in the map.
Details of the company will become visible and links to their website will be available.


View Steam Wand Cleaning Advisors in a larger map

FAQ

What is the purpose of this campaign?
Improving the standard / cleanliness of steam wands, ensuring the customer is not put at risk from harmful bacteria, and ensuring you will not lose a customer.

The coffee companies above have voluntarily joined up to this campaign as they are passionate about raising the standard in the coffee industry.

Who left me a card?
There are a growing number of cards in circulation and names/addresses of those who request cards are not captured

Rest assured that it is likely to be someone who wants to be your customer and has your best interests at heart.

Am I on a database?
No, we do not know who has been left a card.

What happens next?
Once you have cleaned your steam wand (and kept it clean) you are unlikely to receive any further reminders.
You may have even gained a new regular client.

But we clean our steam wands!
This is an entirely customer-led campaign and your client has left a reminder. If your steam wand is clean then you have nothing to worry about. It is better to receive a card / reminder than for a customer to take their business elsewhere and not give you the opportunity to improve.

Replace worn steam wands
Exposed copper (the base metal used to make most steam wands) is a health risk
Replace steam wands as soon as the steel coating exposes the copper pipe below
Abrasive scourer pads speed up this process, so try to avoid using these to removed caked on milk by wiping the steam wand with a damp cloth immediately after each use

How can I support this campaign?
Submit your details to 5M Coffee for inclusion on the map and to receive further details

Further Information
For Press information please contact 5M Coffee or any of the coffee companies featured in this campaign
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