Manual Dishwashing Detergents & Sanitizing Chemicals

Power Through Grease, Then Sanitize to Code

Three-compartment sinks are the backbone of prep areas, bars and food-truck kitchens. The first bay needs a sudsy pot-and-pan detergent that blasts through protein film and fryer grease. The third bay needs an EPA-registered sanitizer that hits the right ppm, every time, without corroding flatware. Our manual dishwashing lineup delivers both.

What Sets Our Sink Chemicals Apart?

• Heavy-Duty Grease Cutting - High-alkaline liquids like Amber Suds and powders such as Handtex break up lipstick, cheese and starch in seconds.
• Stable Suds - Foam stays active through an entire rush, so staff aren’t constantly dumping and refilling the wash bay.
• Rapid, Measurable Sanitation - Steramine™ tablets dissolve fast and reach 200 ppm quat with a single tablet per gallon, satisfying health inspectors at a glance.
• Skin-Safe Options - pH-balanced “pink” detergents cut grease without cracking hands during long soak sessions.
• Hard-Water Tolerance - Chelating agents keep minerals in suspension, preventing film on glassware and sink walls.
• Bulk Economy - Choose single gallons for cafés or 25lb powder pails for banquet kitchens and schools.

Key Specs to Compare

• Formulation - Liquid vs. powder; choose liquids for quick dosing, powders for cost-per-sink savings.
• Alkalinity - Mid-alkaline (pH 9-10) for glassware; high-alkaline (pH 11-12) for sheet pans and roasting trays.
• Sanitizer Chemistry - Quat tablets (no-rinse, 200 ppm target) vs. liquid chlorine concentrates (50-100 ppm target).
• Water-hardness Range - Look for sequestering additives if your incoming supply exceeds 8 grains.
• Scent & Dye - Unscented clear formulas for allergy-control zones; lemon or “super blue” for front-of-house bussing carts.
• Pump Compatibility - Many 1-gal jugs are designed for wall-mount proportioners to eliminate guesswork.

Popular Sink Setups

• Pink liquid + Steramine tablets - Coffee shops keep mugs spotless and hit 200 ppm without chlorine odor.
• Super Blue Suds + Quat test strips - Food trucks maintain food-code compliance in limited space.
• High-alkaline powder + chlorine sanitizer - BBQ joints cut baked-on sugars, then sanitize cutting boards fast.
• Lemon-scent pot-&-pan soap alone - Bars wash pint glasses manually while the undercounter washer is cycling.
• MiniMAX pouch system - Hospitals lock detergent in closed 3L bags for tamper-resistant chemical control.

We offer manual-sink solutions from Boardwalk, Dawn Professional, Mavrik, Quest Specialty and U.S. Chemical. Every product ships with an SDS and easy dosing directions.

Need Help Dialing In PPM?

Our chemical team will match detergent alkalinity and sanitizer type to your menu soil load, sink size and local code; so test strips always show the right color.

Shop Manual Dishwashing Chemicals Now

Keep dishes grease-free, germ-free and guest-ready. Explore the lineup, compare concentrates and order today. Don’t forget to pick up warewashing test strips and other cleaning chemicals to complete your sanitation program.