More foodservice businesses are embracing reusable glass bottles for serving water and other beverages, recognizing the environmental benefits of reducing single-use plastics. While this shift helps prevent unnecessary waste, it also introduces a new challenge – keeping those glass bottles properly cleaned and sanitized.
MEIKO has the perfect solution. With its innovative bottle washing system, operators can transform their dishwashers into high-performance bottle washers in just a few minutes. This allows businesses to maintain hygiene standards efficiently while maximizing the use of their existing dishwashing equipment.
Easy conversion, maximum efficiency
Designed for use with M-iClean UM+, UM and UM with GIO undercounter dishwashing machines (models from 2013 onward), MEIKO’s bottle washing system makes switching between dishwashing and bottle washing seamless. The transformation takes less than three minutes: the bottom wash arm is replaced with a specialized adapter, and the standard dishrack is swapped for MEIKO’s dedicated bottle rack. Reverting the system back to standard dishwashing is just as quick and easy.
Once installed, MEIKO’s adapter system utilizes separate, sealed channels to direct both wash and rinse water through precision-engineered nozzles positioned at the mouth of each bottle. This ensures a thorough clean inside, while the top wash arm effectively sanitizes the exterior. The result? Spotless, hygienic bottles every cycle.
Fast, hygienic, and cost-effective
MEIKO’s bottle washing system can clean 16 bottles per cycle, handling up to 640 bottles per hour. The process guarantees thermal sanitization, delivering consistent, high-quality results without the need for manual scrubbing or polishing.
By automating bottle washing, businesses can significantly reduce labor costs and free up valuable staff time. Instead of lengthy manual washing, rinsing, and drying, operators can rely on MEIKO’s technology to get the job done efficiently – allowing employees to focus on other tasks.
A game-changer for breweries and bars
For businesses that serve beverages in returnable bottles, MEIKO’s system is a game-changer. Loose Cannon Brewery in Abingdon, England, for example, offers a “Draught Take Out” program, allowing customers to take home beer in reusable glass bottles. When the bottles are returned, they need to be thoroughly cleaned before reuse – a process that MEIKO has simplified.
“During the day, we wash bottles, and in the evening, we use the dishwashing machine for glasses and plates from our Tap Room Bar,” says Will Laithwaite, founder of Loose Cannon Brewery. “Everything comes out sparkling clean – there’s no need to polish anything. It’s completely changed the way we work.”
Sustainability meets practicality
Switching to reusable glass bottles is a responsible, eco-friendly decision, but maintaining hygiene standards can be labor-intensive without the right equipment. MEIKO’s bottle washing system makes it easy, offering a practical, space-saving solution that enhances efficiency without compromising cleanliness.
By integrating bottle washing into an existing dishwasher, operators can reduce water and energy waste while ensuring bottles are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Whether for a brewery, restaurant, hotel, or café, MEIKO’s system helps businesses meet sustainability goals while maintaining impeccable hygiene.
Transform the way you wash bottles
With MEIKO’s bottle washing system, businesses no longer need separate equipment or time-consuming manual washing processes. The system provides a cost-effective, hygienic, and convenient way to clean glass bottles, helping operators save time, labor, and resources.
Further details
Learn more about how MEIKO can support your business with an efficient, eco-friendly bottle washing solution.
