Which is more economical, manual dishwashing or dishwasher?

I believe that the bosses of restaurants often worry about the operating costs of restaurants. Among the operating costs, the cost of tableware washing has always been high. At the same time, the overall requirements for cleaning in the catering industry are becoming more and more stringent. Naturally, commercial dishwashers have gradually become the idea of major restaurants to consider whether to put them into use. So which is more cost-effective, manual dishwashing or dishwashers? Here, SHINELONG will make a simple cost data analysis of commercial dishwashers and manual dishwashing for everyone. Manual dishwashing cost: Labor cost: According to the current employment situation in China, the monthly salary of a dishwasher is at least 3,000 yuan. If it is a large-scale restaurant or canteen, it may be necessary to recruit multiple dishwashers to ensure the normal operation of the dishwashing work. For example, a medium-sized restaurant with a large amount of tableware washing every day may need 3-4 dishwashers, so the labor cost for one month is about 9,000 to 12,000 yuan. Moreover, the working environment of dishwashers is relatively poor, the labor intensity is high, and the staff turnover is also large. Enterprises may also face additional costs for frequent recruitment and training of new employees. Water cost: When washing dishes manually, the water consumption is large and the controllability is low because multiple steps such as main washing and rinsing are required. Under normal circumstances, the water consumption per meal may be around 2-3 tons. If the water fee is calculated at 5 yuan/cubic meter, the water fee expenditure for one month is also considerable. Assuming that two meals are served a day, 2.5 tons of water are used for each meal, and the water fee for one month (30 days) is 750 yuan. Consumables cost: Detergents such as detergents are required for manual washing, and because they are manually dispensed, there may be inaccurate usage and waste. In addition, cleaning tools such as rags and sponges also need to be replaced regularly, which increases the cost of consumables. The cost of consumables such as detergents and cleaning tools for one month may be around several hundred yuan. Damage cost: When washing dishes manually, the breakage rate of tableware is relatively high due to the irregularity and uncontrollability of the operation. According to expert statistics, the breakage rate of manually washed dishes is about 0.041%. If the tableware used in the restaurant is expensive, then the cost of tableware breakage is also a considerable expense. Assuming that a restaurant washes 10,000 sets of tableware in a month, according to the breakage rate of 0.041%, 4.1 sets of tableware will be broken, and the cost of each set of tableware is 10 yuan, so the cost of tableware breakage in a month is 41 yuan. Commercial dishwasher cost: Purchase or rental cost: Purchase: The price of commercial dishwashers varies depending on factors such as brand, model, and function. Generally speaking, the price of ordinary commercial dishwashers ranges from 10,000 yuan to 50,000 yuan, and the price of large commercial dishwashers with more advanced functions may be higher. For some small restaurants, buying a commercial dishwasher may be a large one-time expense. Rental: If you choose to rent a commercial dishwasher, the rental fee depends on factors such as the model of the equipment and the rental period. Generally speaking, the monthly rental fee ranges from a few hundred yuan to a few thousand yuan. For example, an ordinary commercial dishwasher with a rental period of one year may have a monthly rental fee of about 1,000 yuan. Electricity cost: Commercial dishwashers are electrical equipment, and different models and different modes have different power consumption. Generally speaking, commercial dishwashers have high power and relatively high power consumption. For example, some large commercial dishwashers may consume about 3-5 kWh of electricity for one washing process. If calculated based on commercial electricity consumption of 1 yuan/kWh, the electricity fee for one washing process is 3-5 yuan. Assuming 10 washings a day, the electricity fee for one month (30 days) is about 900 to 1500 yuan. Water cost: Commercial dishwashers usually use a water circulation system to save water to the greatest extent. Compared with manual dishwashing, commercial dishwashers use much less water. Generally speaking, the water consumption of commercial dishwashers for one washing process is about 10-20 liters. If calculated based on 5 yuan/cubic meter, the water fee for one washing process is 0.01 to 0.02 yuan. Assuming 10 washings a day, the water fee for one month (30 days) is 3 to 6 yuan. Consumables cost: Commercial dishwashers require the use of special detergents, dishwashing powder, water softening salt and other consumables. The price of these consumables is relatively high, but because the dispenser of the commercial dishwasher can automatically dispense detergent, the usage is relatively accurate and will not cause waste. The cost of consumables for a month may be around a few hundred yuan. Maintenance cost: Commercial dishwashers need regular maintenance to ensure their normal operation. The maintenance cost depends on the use of the equipment and the brand's after-sales service policy. Generally speaking, the annual maintenance cost ranges from a few hundred yuan to a few thousand yuan. Summary: In the short term, the cost of manual dishwashing may be relatively low, but in the long term, the comprehensive cost of commercial dishwashers is lower, and it can improve dishwashing efficiency and cleaning quality, and reduce the breakage rate of tableware. For large volumes, there are more tableware to be washed every day, and there are more stringent cleaning requirements. It is recommended to choose a commercial dishwasher. If the volume of the store is not large, there are not many dishes to be washed. Simple manual cleaning can still meet the needs. At present, the common dishwashers on the market are Changlong dishwashers, lid-type dishwashers and ultrasonic dishwashers. Different dishwashers are suitable for the use needs of different commercial kitchens. Well, today's commercial kitchen sharing is here. 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