Preventing an Ice Maker Takeover

Thanks to the internet, including “The Ice Man” TikTok videos, most people know that restaurant ice makers can contain some nasty things. Though many folks still appreciate a cold beverage, knowledge of things lurking in ice makers has them inspecting the ice in their glass more closely. Business owners should take heed of consumers’ new, improved knowledge and work harder than ever to keep ice machines clean, safe, and sanitary.

With all the concerns floarting around  learn what substances are likely to grow on ice makers, and how they can be prevented or removed. Keep reading to find out.

Mold and SlimeMold and slime can easily grow in an ice maker because they only require two things: moisture and a food source. The moisture is, of course, present. So once a food source is introduced, these substances begin to flourish. Mold and slime feed on sugar and yeast, but the “food” doesn’t have to be introduced on purpose or even through negligence. They can be in the air…