Collection: Cleaning Chemicals

Cleaning chemicals are the unsung tools of compliance — the right detergent, sanitiser, rinse aid and equipment-specific care chemical keeps health audits clean, dishes presenting properly and equipment running for years. Hospitality Connect stocks authorised Rational, Hobart, Convotherm and Scotsman equipment care chemicals plus Jantex, Nowchem and Vito general kitchen cleaning ranges.

Range overview

• Combi oven care: Rational Care Tabs (iCombi 150 PCS), Active Green detergent, Convotherm CONVOCare rinse neutraliser.
• Dishwashing chemicals: Hobart Hyline universal detergent (chlorine and chlorine-free), HLG glass wash rinse aid, Nowchem dish machine liquid.
• Sanitisers and disinfectants: Jantex food grade surface sanitiser, multi-purpose disinfectant, Nowchem food service sanitiser, isopropyl alcohol 70%.
• Hand soap and personal hygiene: Jantex medicated hand soap soft scent.
• Floor and surface cleaners: Jantex floor cleaner concentrate, alcohol-free multi-purpose.
• Equipment-specific: Scotsman ice machine cleaner and sanitiser, Vito fryer boil-out tabs, Hobart warewashing tablets, Hyline rinse aid for RO water.

What to look for

• Match chemical to equipment brand: Rational, Hobart, Convotherm and Scotsman make their own care chemicals — using third-party care risks warranty void.
• Concentrated 5L formats: Concentrate diluted on-site is more cost-effective than ready-to-use; dosing cups and pump kits supplied.
• Dishwasher-water compatibility: Hard water vs soft water vs RO water needs different chemistry. Hobart HLU-31 for hard water with chlorine; HLD-5000 for RO.
• Food-grade certification: Surface sanitisers must be food-grade rated; check NSF or HACCP certification on the SDS.

Use cases by equipment

• Combi ovens: Daily care tab cycle; weekly descale where water hardness demands it.
• Dishwashers: Continuous detergent and rinse aid feed; regular descale schedule.
• Ice machines: Quarterly clean cycle with Scotsman SC00100905.
• Deep fryers: Monthly Vito boil-out; daily oil filter where built-in filtration.
• Bench surfaces: Daily food-grade sanitiser before service, between protein changes.

Pair cleaning chemicals with

Australian commercial hospitality covers a broad spectrum — quick-service chains, casual dining, fine dining restaurants, function and event centres, pubs and clubs, cafés, bakeries, hotels, aged-care kitchens, hospital food service, school canteens, government catering and the corporate function market. The right specification varies by venue type. We've supplied equipment to all of these, and that experience helps us flag when a piece of equipment is right-sized or when a different model would suit your throughput better.

All standard SKUs in this collection ship from our Melbourne warehouse, with freight to most metropolitan areas in 1–3 business days. Heavy and oversized items are dispatched on tail-lift trucks for ground-level delivery. We coordinate dispatch around your install date so equipment arrives when the kitchen is ready for it, not weeks ahead when it sits in the way. Trade accounts get consolidated freight pricing across multiple line items.

Stock for the rest of the venue with disposables, cleaning trolleys, and equipment from combi ovens through to refrigeration.

Why buy cleaning chemicals from Hospitality Connect

• Authorised distributor for major brands: Genuine Rational, Hobart, Convotherm and Scotsman care chemicals.
• Trade pricing on standing orders: Monthly delivery of consumables at trade rates.
• Australian-owned with SDS on file: Compliance documentation supplied for council and audit purposes.
• Multi-site delivery: One order, multiple sites for venue groups.
• Bundled with equipment: Care chemicals supplied at install for combi ovens, dishwashers and ice machines.
• No-pressure quoting: We'll quote alternatives at different price points so you can choose what fits your budget and timeline.
• Local delivery and pickup: Same-day pickup from our Melbourne warehouse; freight to all states with tracked dispatch.

Cleaning chemical handling and longevity

• Store away from food: Concentrated chemicals near food breaks HACCP — dedicated chemical store with bunding.
• Don't mix chemicals: Bleach plus ammonia produces toxic fumes; never mix detergents and sanitisers.
• Train staff on dosing: Over-dilution wastes money; under-dilution is a HACCP risk. Use supplied dosing cups.
• Replace dispenser pumps annually: Worn pumps deliver inconsistent dose.
• FIFO chemical stock: Concentrates have shelf life — usually 18 to 24 months; rotate older stock first.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Tell us your equipment brands and water hardness and we'll spec a chemical program. Trade accounts come with terms and standing-order delivery.

Tell us about your timeline, fitout stage and the rest of the equipment in the kitchen so we can match the spec to the wider project. We can quote individual SKUs, full kits or staged rollouts depending on your cashflow. Trade accounts include consolidated invoicing across all our supplier brands and net 30 terms once approved.