Ice Machine Cleaning & Sanitising Hartbeespoort

An ice machine is a food production device — the ice it makes goes directly into people's drinks. Yet the combination of water, warmth and a dark bin makes ice machines a perfect home for slime, mould and biofilm. In a busy venue, a neglected bin can develop a pink or black slime within weeks, and the ice passing through it carries that contamination into every glass. For restaurants, lodges and function venues around Hartbeespoort, cleaning isn't just cosmetic — it's a food-safety obligation.

What our cleaning service removes

• Slime & biofilm — the bacterial film that builds on the bin walls, water trough and distribution components.
• Mould — particularly in the bin lid seal and the damp recesses around the evaporator.
• Scale — mineral deposits from Hartbeespoort's hard water that coat the evaporator and water trough, dulling ice and slowing production.
• Algae in the drain — a common cause of the "slimy ice" and blocked drain issues (see not draining).

How we clean

We use food-safe sanitisers approved for ice machine food-contact surfaces, not harsh domestic chemicals that can taint the ice. The process empties and hand-cleans the bin, sanitises the water trough and distribution system, descales the evaporator, and clears the drain. For commercial machines, a clean is normally bundled into a service visit; for venues that want it standalone, we offer it as a dedicated callout.

How often should an ice machine be cleaned?

A commercial machine in daily use should be sanitised at least every three to six months, with a wipe-down of food-contact surfaces weekly by venue staff. Domestic units benefit from a clean at each annual service. If you've noticed cloudy ice, a musty smell, or visible slime in the bin, it's overdue — call 084 690 1545 to book a clean.