Cleaning the Vending Machine

Correct cleaning and servicing practices that relate to your Antares vending machine are a key part of your vending operations. Not everyone has the know- how of perform these practices when they begin a career in the vending industry. These are practices that can be learned with time.

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has produced a handbook that is a basic guide to route drivers who want to become professionals in their work. Antares Corporation can provide you with the necessary tips to becoming a professional in your vending operations.

In vending there are personnel that deal with the handling of the food. They handle the food, cups and other commodities from the start up to the time they reach the vending machine. The personnel have to handle the food in an appropriate and clean manner. Cleaning has a direct impact on the company’s survival and success.

Poor cleaning in the commissary, on the truck or at the Antares vending machine can cause food borne illness, chemical poisoning or customer complaints. This can be followed by bad publicity, lawsuits and customer rejection. This would hurt your Natural Choice vending business. You would probably never be able to recover from that.

Customers today insist on cleanliness in food establishments. The customers want a clean vending location as well as equipment. They would also be happy to see clean looking personnel.

The truck that is used to deliver the food to your Antares vending machine must be clean and the food kept at safe temperatures. Safe temperatures are 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for cold food and 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for hot food.

The Antares vending machine must also be kept at the right temperature at all times so that the food can never go bad. As a vending operator you are the one responsible for ensuring the quality of the food. Keep your customers happy at all times so that you can have a successful vending business. Happy vending!