Hand wash basins are specially designated sinks where staff can wash their hands before preparing food. This helps to reduce the chances of cross-contamination when handling raw ingredients and also ensures the best possible hygiene standards in your commercial kitchen. 

Commercial hand wash basins should be accessible for everyone, with the guidelines setting the optimal height for your basin at 900mm. This height ensures that the sink can comfortably be used by all members of staff and is also compliant with DDA regulations. 

To ensure easy cleaning, longevity and hygiene, we recommend opting for stainless steel. Specifically, look for 304-grade, which is not only rust-proof, ensuring you get maximum use from it, but also food-safe. 

Avoid 430-grade stainless steel, as it isn’t the best choice for a commercial kitchen's cleanliness requirements. 

Ideally, your commercial hand wash basin should be at least 45cm wide to ensure easy use. Larger sizes are recommended for greater efficiency and improved ease of use. 

Yes. While you can get your hands thoroughly clean as long as you use soap and wash for at least 30 seconds, hot water is essential for breaking down oil. 

If you’ve been handling meat, fish, or anything oily you’ve cooked in a deep fryer, hot water is a must-have for your hand wash basin. 

Choosing the best option for your commercial kitchen will depend on several factors. While its aesthetics may play a part in your decision, functionality is the most important consideration. 

The first thing to look for is the footprint of the basin. This is how we refer to the actual placement of your commercial hand wash basin in the sink. The footprint refers not only to the size you choose but also to where you’re placing it in the kitchen. For example, if you have a smaller commercial kitchen, a smaller basin may make more sense. For larger kitchens with a higher volume of staff, larger basins or custom basin designs with extra sinks like that from 3Monkeez can make your kitchen more efficient. 

The footprint of your basin needs to account for easy access, all while ensuring you have a steady flow through to other areas. You’ll also want to consider where you can place your basin if you’re installing a new one. It needs to be accessible to all members of staff to comply with DDA regulations. You should also consider how easy it will be to install. Putting it near the existing plumbing is ideal, typically near other appliances like commercial dishwashers. 

The next decision you need to make is what material your basin is made from. Choosing the right material can impact how durable, hygienic, and easy it is to clean. We recommend choosing 305-grade stainless steel due to its hard-wearing nature, ease of cleaning and resistance to rust. It also ensures better health and safety than plastic or porcelain. 

While you may expect all basins to operate the same, some come with additional features that you may want in your kitchen. Things like splashbacks can reduce the need for water cleanup, making it more simple to keep the hand-washing area tidier. Additionally, things like soap dispensers and water mixers can make hand washing easier and more efficient. You can also get models with knee activation, meaning your staff can switch the water on without needing to touch any taps, reducing the chances of cross-contamination or the spread of germs. 

Finally, the price is another factor that you’ll consider when you’re choosing a commercial hand wash basin for your kitchen. The cost of a basin can vary significantly depending on the factors listed above. Your choice can range in price starting from $150 all the way up to $1700. 

Finally, the price is another factor that you’ll consider when you’re choosing a commercial hand wash basin for your kitchen. The cost of a basin can vary significantly depending on the factors listed above. Your choice can range in price starting from $150 all the way up to $1700. 

If your sink isn’t draining properly, it can lead to grime buildup, impacting the cleanliness of your kitchen. Fixing it is typically fairly simple. First, you’ll want to ensure nothing is blocking the drain. Remove anything that may be causing a block, followed by plunging the sink or using a drain snake. 

If the issue persists, we recommend calling a plumber to disassemble the drain pipe and clear out any deeper-seated blockages. 

After washing your hands, drying them properly and hygienically is important. You can do this either with hand dryers or paper towels. Keep them near the sink itself to reduce water spillage after hand washing.