Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent – 2 x 90 x 0.5 oz Water-Soluble Packets, 180/Case

Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent – 2 x 90 x 0.5 oz Water-Soluble Packets

Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent #2709319 is a concentrated manual dishwashing detergent designed for commercial kitchens, foodservice operations, and institutional facilities that need effective grease and food-soil removal with simple portion control. Each case contains two packages of 90 individual 0.5 oz water-soluble packets, providing 180 total premeasured packets.

One packet makes up to 5 gallons of manual dishwashing solution according to manufacturer directions, giving a complete 180-packet case a potential yield of up to 900 gallons. The concentrated packet format eliminates the need for employees to manually scoop powdered detergent or pour liquid concentrate into the sink.

The formula produces long-lasting suds and is designed to remove grease and cooked-on food from dishes, pots, pans, utensils, flatware, glassware, and foodservice equipment. For more demanding grease buildup, the solution concentration can be increased according to manufacturer directions.

The Water Flakes system also helps standardize detergent usage across employees and shifts. Instead of relying on each employee to decide how much bulk detergent should be added to the sink, the premeasured packet provides a consistent amount of concentrate for the specified volume of water.

One Packet Makes Up to 5 Gallons

For standard manual dishwashing, one 0.5 oz packet makes up to 5 gallons of cleaning solution. This straightforward portion-control system makes preparation easy while providing a predictable amount of cleaning capacity from every case.

Each individual 90-packet package can prepare up to 450 gallons of solution, while both packages together can prepare up to 900 gallons. This makes inventory planning simple for restaurants, cafeterias, institutional kitchens, and other high-volume foodservice operations.

Extra Cleaning Strength for Heavy Grease

For extra-heavy grease, Stearns recommends using two packets per 5 gallons of hot water and/or reducing the amount of water used. This gives kitchen staff additional cleaning concentration for heavily soiled pots, pans, trays, grease filters, and other difficult cleaning applications without requiring a separate detergent.

Key Features

• Concentrated commercial pot & pan detergent
• Designed for manual dishwashing applications
• 2 x 90 x 0.5 oz water-soluble packets per case
• 180 total premeasured packets
• One packet makes up to 5 gallons
• Each 90-packet package makes up to 450 gallons
• Up to 900 gallons total potential yield per case
• Produces long-lasting suds
• Removes grease and cooked-on food
• Suitable for dishes, pots, pans and utensils
• Suitable for flatware and glassware
• Suitable for foodservice equipment
• Premeasured portion-control system
• No manual detergent measuring required
• Water-soluble packet film dissolves in water
• EPA Safer Choice Certified

Premeasured Portion Control for Commercial Dishwashing

Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent combines the performance of concentrated commercial dishwashing detergent with a simple premeasured packet system. Employees use the specified number of packets based on the cleaning application instead of manually measuring bulk powder or liquid concentrate.

Standard Washing vs. Extra-Heavy Grease

Pot & Pan Washing Directions

1. Prepare up to 5 gallons of hot water.
2. Add one Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent packet for standard cleaning.
3. For cooked-on food, soak pots, pans and utensils in the hot detergent solution for 10–20 minutes.
4. Scrub items thoroughly to remove loosened grease and food soils.
5. Rinse thoroughly with potable water.
6. Sanitize when required according to applicable state health regulations and facility procedures.

Dishes, Glassware & Flatware

For dishes, glassware and flatware, use one packet in up to 5 gallons of hot water according to manufacturer directions. Wash glassware before more heavily soiled items when practical, change the wash water frequently, rinse thoroughly with potable water, and sanitize when required according to applicable health regulations and facility procedures.

Why Portion Control Matters in a Commercial Kitchen

Manual dishwashing detergent is easy to overuse when employees pour or scoop concentrate directly into a sink. Different employees may use different amounts, making detergent consumption inconsistent and increasing the possibility of unnecessary chemical usage.

The Water Flakes system provides a premeasured amount of concentrate in every packet. Employees simply match the number of packets and water volume to the cleaning task, helping establish a more consistent dishwashing procedure across shifts and employees.

Compact Storage with Up to 900 Gallons of Cleaning Capacity

A complete case contains 180 concentrated 0.5 oz packets capable of preparing up to 900 gallons of standard dishwashing solution. Instead of storing the equivalent volume as pre-diluted product, facilities add water at the point of use.

The concentrated packet format can reduce storage and transportation requirements compared with purchasing equivalent quantities of ready-to-use cleaning solution while also making product distribution between kitchens, dishwashing areas, or facility locations easier.

Recommended Applications

Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent #2709319 is designed for commercial and institutional foodservice operations that need effective manual dishwashing performance with simple, consistent portion control. The concentrated formula produces long-lasting suds and helps remove grease, food soils, and cooked-on food from a wide variety of washable kitchenware and foodservice items.

Ideal Facilities

• Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
• Cafeterias & Institutional Foodservice Operations
• Schools & Universities
• Healthcare Foodservice Departments
• Senior Living & Assisted Living Facilities
• Hotels & Hospitality Operations
• Corporate & Employee Cafeterias
• Government & Municipal Facilities
• Churches & Community Centers
• Catering Operations
• Concession & Food Preparation Areas
• Other Facilities Performing Manual Warewashing

Recommended Cleaning Applications

• Pots & Pans
• Dishes
• Cooking Utensils
• Flatware
• Glassware
• Foodservice Equipment
• Greasy Pans & Trays
• Grease Filters
• Cookware with Cooked-On Food
• Other Compatible Washable Foodservice Items

Excellent for Pots, Pans & Cooked-On Food

Commercial cookware can develop difficult grease and cooked-on food buildup that requires more than a quick wash. Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent is designed to loosen and remove these soils while producing long-lasting suds for manual dishwashing applications.

For pots, pans, and utensils with cooked-on food, Stearns recommends soaking the items in the hot detergent solution for 10–20 minutes before scrubbing. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with potable water and sanitize when required according to applicable health regulations and facility procedures.

Extra Cleaning Power for Heavy Grease

For extra-heavy grease, the concentration can be increased to two packets per 5 gallons of hot water according to manufacturer directions. The amount of water may also be reduced when additional concentration is needed.

This stronger cleaning solution can be useful for heavily soiled cookware, greasy pans and trays, grease filters, and other demanding foodservice cleaning applications. Heavily soiled items can be soaked in the solution before scrubbing to help loosen difficult grease and food buildup.

Ideal for High-Volume Foodservice Operations

Restaurants, cafeterias, institutional kitchens, and other high-volume foodservice operations can go through substantial quantities of manual dishwashing detergent. The Water Flakes portion-control system helps standardize detergent preparation regardless of which employee or shift is responsible for the dishwashing area.

Instead of manually pouring or scooping concentrate, employees use the appropriate number of premeasured packets for the amount of water and cleaning task. This helps make detergent usage more predictable while simplifying employee training.

Convenient for Multi-Kitchen Facilities

The 2 x 90 packet configuration is especially convenient for organizations with more than one kitchen, dishwashing station, building, or foodservice operation. Each 90-packet package can be distributed separately while maintaining the same portion-control system throughout the organization.

At the standard dilution, each 90-packet package can prepare up to 450 gallons of dishwashing solution. The complete 180-packet case can prepare up to 900 gallons.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many packets are included in each case?

Each case contains two packages of 90 individual 0.5 wt. oz. water-soluble packets, providing 180 total packets of Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent.

How much dishwashing solution does one packet make?

For standard manual dishwashing, one 0.5 oz packet makes up to 5 gallons of cleaning solution when prepared according to manufacturer directions.

How many gallons can one complete case make?

At the standard dilution of one packet per up to 5 gallons of water, a complete 180-packet case can prepare up to 900 gallons of dishwashing solution.

How much solution does each 90-packet package make?

Each individual 90-packet package can prepare up to 450 gallons of standard dishwashing solution.

How much detergent should I use for extra-heavy grease?

For extra-heavy grease, Stearns recommends using two packets per 5 gallons of hot water and/or reducing the amount of water to increase the detergent concentration.

Can this detergent remove cooked-on food?

Yes. Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent is designed to help remove grease and cooked-on food. For cooked-on food, the manufacturer recommends soaking pots, pans, and utensils in the hot detergent solution for 10–20 minutes before scrubbing.

What can I clean with Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent?

The detergent is designed for manual cleaning of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, flatware, glassware, and foodservice equipment. It can also be used for demanding applications such as greasy pans, trays, and grease filters according to manufacturer directions.

Can I use it to soak greasy pans and trays?

Yes. Heavily soiled pans and trays can be soaked in the properly prepared detergent solution before scrubbing to help loosen difficult grease and food soils.

Can it be used for grease filters?

Yes. The manufacturer identifies grease filters among the items that can be soaked when dealing with extra-heavy grease. Follow current manufacturer directions for concentration, soaking, cleaning, rinsing, and any required sanitizing procedures.

Should I use hot water?

Yes. The manufacturer's directions specify hot water when preparing the detergent solution for manual dishwashing.

Do I need to measure the detergent?

No. Each packet contains a premeasured 0.5 oz amount of concentrated detergent. For standard washing, use one packet per up to 5 gallons of hot water according to manufacturer directions.

Do I cut open the water-soluble packet?

No. The packet is designed to dissolve in water. Do not cut or intentionally open the packet before use.

What is the advantage of premeasured dishwashing packets?

Premeasured packets eliminate manual chemical measuring, help provide more consistent detergent usage, simplify employee training, and reduce the possibility of employees unnecessarily over-pouring or over-scooping detergent.

Does the packet film dissolve in water?

Yes. The detergent is packaged in water-soluble film designed to dissolve completely in water when properly used according to manufacturer directions.

Is the water-soluble film biodegradable?

Yes. Stearns identifies the water-soluble packet film as 100% biodegradable.

Should I handle the packets with wet hands?

No. Do not handle Water Flakes packets with wet hands. Moisture can begin dissolving or damage the integrity of the water-soluble film before the packet is placed in the wash water.

Should I remove packets from their container ahead of time?

No. Keep the packets in their original container until they are needed. Exposure to moisture and humidity can damage the integrity of the water-soluble packets.

What fragrance does the detergent have?

Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent has a lemon fragrance.

What color is the concentrated detergent?

The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product's appearance as a pink powder.

What is the pH of the detergent?

The manufacturer lists a pH of 9.0 at use dilution.

Is this product biodegradable?

Yes. The manufacturer's technical information identifies Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent as biodegradable.

Is this detergent phosphate-free?

Yes. The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product as phosphate-free.

Is this detergent non-butyl?

Yes. The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product as non-butyl.

Is this an acid detergent?

No. The manufacturer's technical information identifies Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent as non-acid.

Is the product flammable?

The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product as non-flammable.

Is Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent EPA Safer Choice Certified?

Yes. Stearns Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent is EPA Safer Choice Certified.

Do dishes need to be rinsed after washing?

Yes. The manufacturer's directions instruct users to rinse cleaned items thoroughly with potable water after washing.

Do dishes need to be sanitized after using this detergent?

This product is a detergent and should not be treated as a substitute for a required sanitizing step. After washing and rinsing, sanitize items when required according to applicable state health regulations, local requirements, and facility procedures.

Should the wash water be changed during dishwashing?

Yes. For dishes, glassware, and flatware, Stearns recommends changing the wash water frequently to maintain effective cleaning conditions.

Should glassware be washed before heavily soiled items?

Yes. The manufacturer's directions recommend washing glasses before more heavily soiled items when practical.

Is this a good choice for restaurants and commercial kitchens?

Yes. Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent is designed for manual dishwashing applications and is well suited for restaurants, commercial kitchens, cafeterias, institutional foodservice operations, and other facilities cleaning dishes, cookware, utensils, glassware, and foodservice equipment.

Can these packets help control detergent costs?

The premeasured packet system can help control detergent consumption by providing a consistent amount of concentrate for each properly prepared sink. This reduces the opportunity for unnecessary detergent usage caused by employees manually pouring or scooping more product than required. Actual cost savings will depend on previous chemical usage, purchasing costs, dishwashing volume, and operating procedures.

How can I estimate how much dishwashing solution I have remaining?

At the standard dilution, every remaining packet represents up to 5 gallons of prepared solution. For example, 20 packets represent up to 100 gallons, 50 packets represent up to 250 gallons, one complete 90-packet package represents up to 450 gallons, and a complete 180-packet case represents up to 900 gallons.

Can the 2 x 90 configuration be divided between different kitchens?

Yes. The two separate 90-packet packages can be useful for organizations operating multiple kitchens, dishwashing areas, buildings, or foodservice locations. Each package provides the same premeasured portion-control system and can prepare up to 450 gallons at the standard dilution.

How should Water Flakes Pot & Pan Detergent be stored?

Store the product according to manufacturer instructions and keep the packets protected from water and excessive moisture. Keep packets in their container until needed and always handle them with dry hands to help protect the integrity of the water-soluble film.