Choose the right warewashing technology for exceptional hygiene, memorable experiences – and guests who keep coming back.
It's time to discover our professional glasswashers. Designed to meet the challenges of hotels and food service operations, they are efficient, economical to run and gentle on your glassware. As every hospitality professional knows, impeccably clean glasses are the perfect way to create the kind of memorable moments that set you apart. We have the solutions you need – so give us a chance to help you make a lasting impression!
WHY GLASSES ARE SO DIFFICULT TO WASH – AND HOW TO DO IT BETTER
Glasses are one of the most delicate types of washware. Available in numerous shapes and sizes, they come in varying thicknesses and have sensitive surfaces – yet customers expect them to be spotlessly clean at all times.
Food service is a notoriously stressful environment. So what's the quickest way to wash glasses without any streaking or spotting? And is there any way to avoid polishing them by hand?
Finding the right solution is the key to creating a truly memorable customer experience from start to finish.
FOUR GOOD REASONS FOR CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL GLASSWASHER
FEWER BREAKAGES, LOWER COSTS
With our soft-start feature and the right racks for each type of glass, you could save up to €276 a year*.
MORE TIME FOR YOUR GUESTS
With no manual polishing and faster workflows, you can focus all your attention on what matters: looking after your guests, catering to their personal preferences and boosting your turnover.
OUTSTANDING HYGIENE STANDARDS GUARANTEED
Automated processes, consistently maintained wash temperatures exceeding 60°C, HACCP compliance.
SPARKLING RESULTS FOR MEMORABLE MOMENTS
A glass that is visibly and hygienically clean allows a drink to unfold all its aroma. This is particularly important when it comes to appreciating a wine's bouquet in all its complexity.
*Based on sample study by www.fries-rack.de involving 600 glasses. Average stemmed glass cost: €2; cost of purchasing 600 glasses: €1,200; annual glass breakage based on empirical data: approx. 33% (=396 euros); result: through bespoke height adjustment of the racks and an open rack design, glass breakage was reduced to 10% while achieving outstanding washing and drying results. The need for hand polishing was eliminated; glasses were safely and securely stowed in the rack. Potential savings: approx. 23% = €276 a year!
OUR TECHNOLOGY FOR
OUTSTANDING WASHING RESULTS
RACKS FOR EVERY GLASS
Whatever glasses you use, you can be sure MEIKO's rack system will have the right solution in the right size. Our intelligently designed racks keep your glasses safely and securely in place while ensuring optimum water flow and efficient drying. With a significantly lower risk of glass breakage, you can focus on making your business run smoothly – and keeping your guests happy.
A SPARKLING SHINE WHATEVER THE WATER QUALITY
Whether the water is high in calcium, rich in minerals, or varies in its composition, MEIKO has the perfect solution to suit your needs. Our GiO MODULE reverse osmosis system reliably demineralises the water to give you sparkling, spotless glasses. So you get great washing results whatever the water hardness – without the need for manual polishing.
GLASSES LAST LONGER WITH THE RIGHT CHEMICALS
MEIKO offers specially developed detergent for glassware that meets the needs of your business – tailored to the type of glasses you use, the degree of soiling, and your local water quality. By delivering precisely the right dose, we help protect your glasses from corrosion, streaking, and the deterioration of decorative elements, ensuring that they maintain their shine for longer.
TIPS FROM THE PROS – THREE SIMPLE STEPS
KEY BENEFITS
OF OUR MACHINES
M-iClean U
The combined stainless steel wash arm ensures maximum durability and reduces the need for maintenance. Optional ComfortAir significantly reduces steam emissions, creating a more comfortable working environment and drying your glassware in record time.
UPster® U
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY – RELIABLE, VERSATILE AND EASY TO USE.
Internal stainless steel dosing pipes prevent the ongoing expense of replacing damaged plastic tubing. With an optional water softener and robust wash arm design, the UPster® U delivers consistent results even under the heaviest workloads.
SHINE & SPARKLE
MEIKO MAGIC
CONCOURS
MONDIAL DE
BRUXELLES
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles ranks among the world's most prestigious international wine competitions. With over 10,000 wine entries from more than 40 countries and a jury of 350 experts from 50 nations, this competition sets the benchmark for wine tasting.
The event places exceptionally high demands on warewashing technology: glasses must not only be hygienically impeccable but also sensorially neutral to ensure objective tastings. MEIKO meets these exacting requirements with precision, using cutting-edge warewashing technology that delivers residue-free cleanliness and optimal drying.
As the world's most prestigious wine competition, we are determined to offer our judges only the very best – including perfectly clean, odour-free glasses. MEIKO is the only partner who can guarantee glasswashing at this elite level.
BLACK
FOREST
BAR CUP
The Black Forest Bar Cup is a renowned cocktail competition held annually in Offenburg. Leading bartenders from Germany and beyond create cocktails that reinterpret the Black Forest – each featuring at least one regional ingredient.
During the event, a huge variety of glass shapes and materials must be cleaned flawlessly in the shortest possible timeframe – a huge challenge for warewashing technology. For years, MEIKO has done an outstanding job of meeting this challenge – through individually tailored wash programmes and innovative technologies that deliver sparkling results and the highest standards of hygiene.
We've been running this competition for about a decade, and the quality just keeps getting better. But of course our standards are rising, too! Working with MEIKO has helped us take the Bar Cup to a whole new level.
FAQ
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLASSWASHERS...
WHAT MAKES PROFESSIONAL GLASSWASHERS SPECIAL?
Professional glasswashers are specifically designed for washing delicate glassware in high-volume settings. They combine gentle mechanics, precise temperature control and chemical dosing to prevent breakage, corrosion and streaking. Dedicated programmes deliver perfectly hygienic, brilliantly clean results while providing maximum protection for your glassware.
HOW DOES MACHINE WAREWASHING SAVE MONEY?
By eliminating manual tasks such as hand polishing and minimising water, energy and chemical consumption, machine warewashing can significantly reduce your operating costs. What's more, fewer glass breakages mean lower replacement costs, a reduced risk of injury for staff, and smoother workflows.
WHAT'S THE KEY TO WASHING DELICATE GLASSWARE?
Delicate glasses need dedicated racks, reduced temperatures and low water pressure. Combine that with the right detergent, and you can protect the structure of the glass, preserve any decorative features and significantly extend its lifespan.
HOW IMPORTANT IS DETERGENT DOSING IN GLASSWASHING?
Correct dosing is crucial: too little detergent leads to poor hygiene and corrosion, while too much can cause streaking, chemical damage or loss of decorative finishes. Automatic dosing systems ensure consistent cleaning performance with optimum glassware protection.
WHY NOT SIMPLY WASH GLASSES BY HAND?
Hand washing increases the risk of breakage, hygiene issues and inconsistent results. It also tends to use a lot of water and energy. With machine washing, you get consistently reliable, hygienic and cost-effective results – and no need for hand polishing!
HOW CAN I PREVENT GLASSES GETTING BROKEN AND DAMAGED?
Specialist glass racks, gentle wash programmes and reduced water pressure minimise the mechanical stress on your glassware. This lowers the risk of breakage and extends the glassware's lifespan, particularly when glasses are in frequent use.
HOW DOES REVERSE OSMOSIS BENEFIT GLASSWASHING?
Reverse osmosis strips almost all minerals out of the water, so glasses come out sparkling and spotless straight from the machine, with no need for polishing. This reduced mineral load helps protect the machine from limescale, ensuring consistently excellent results.
WHY IS CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT CRUCIAL FOR GOOD RESULTS?
Using the wrong detergent can etch the glass, dull decorative elements or make drying more difficult. Specialist glass detergents are tailored to the wash programme, water quality and type of glassware – giving you optimum wash results while protecting your glasses from wear.
HOW DOES A PROFESSIONAL GLASSWASHER SUPPORT HYGIENE IN HOSPITALITY?
In food service settings, a professional glasswasher is essential for maintaining high hygiene standards. With precisely controlled temperatures, accurate dosing and optimised wash cycles, glasses don't just look clean – they meet microbiological standards of cleanliness, too. Harmful germs, bacteria and residues are removed effectively, ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations such as HACCP.
Key hygiene benefits of professional glasswashers:
- Consistently high water temperatures above 60°C to kill germs and bacteria
- Optimised wash cycles that completely remove any residues
- Precise dosing of detergent and rinse aid for germ-free results
- Hygienic drying process without any hand contact
- Automated processes that reduce contamination risks
- Compliance with statutory requirements such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
WHAT CAN GO WRONG WHEN POLISHING GLASSES BY HAND?
Polishing by hand carries real risks for hygiene and glass quality. Cloths aren't always perfectly clean, and if hands aren't washed properly it's easy to transfer germs back onto a freshly washed glass. There’s also the danger of accidental scratches or breakages. A modern glasswasher avoids all these problems by delivering sparkling results straight from the rack, with no need for polishing.
Typical risks associated with manual polishing:
- Cloths that are not fully clean or hygienic
- Germs transferred through hand contact
- Scratches from abrasive cloths or poor technique
- Higher breakage risk from handling
- Unnecessary staff time spent on polishing
GET EXPERT ADVICE – WITH NO OBLIGATION
- Implement HACCP hygiene protocols with confidence
- Achieve consistently sparkling results with no polishing
- Significantly reduce breakages and rework
- Integrate washing processes seamlessly into your workflow
- Wash different types of glassware safely and gently
- Ease staffing pressures through automation
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