For Barbecue Grill Manufactures and Brand owners: How to Deal with Moldy Grills (a Detailed Guide on Mold Removal and Rework)
Date： Aug 28,2024
In recent years, several domestic factories producing barbecue grills, gas stoves, kitchenware, pots, and household appliances have encountered mold issues. Some products have already developed mold during storage in warehouses, while others have been discovered to be moldy when European and American brand customers receive container shipments. These situations can prevent brands from promptly placing products on shelves for sale, always leading to severe complaints and high compensation claims from the brand customers to the factories.
At the Spring Canton Fair in 2024, iHeir’s foreign trade sales representative Jennifer Lian encountered a case of moldy products from a knife supplier. According to the supplier, in 2023, 9 containers of goods shipped to Europe were rejected by customers and returned to China, resulting in significant losses.
In the production and brand management of barbecue ovens, mold issues not only affect product quality, but could also cause immeasurable damage to brand reputation. With 25 years of expertise in mold prevention and removal, iHeir Company has conducted on-site inspections and sampling tests in electrical appliance and kitchenware factories, accumulating a wealth of experience in mold removal for metal products. Drawing from our past experiences, this article provides a comprehensive set of mold treatment and prevention solutions for barbecue grill manufacturers and buyers from Europe and America. This guide aims to assist them in ensuring high product quality and customer satisfaction.
Note: The methods for removing mold and rework mentioned in this article are also applicable to knives, shovels, tongs, stainless steel kitchenware, sanitary ware, and other products.
In the production and brand management of barbecue ovens, mold issues not only affect product quality, but could also cause immeasurable damage to brand reputation. With 25 years of expertise in mold prevention and removal, iHeir Company has conducted on-site inspections and sampling tests in electrical appliance and kitchenware factories, accumulating a wealth of experience in mold removal for metal products. Drawing from our past experiences, this article provides a comprehensive set of mold treatment and prevention solutions for barbecue grill manufacturers and buyers from Europe and America. This guide aims to assist them in ensuring high product quality and customer satisfaction.
Note: The methods for removing mold and rework mentioned in this article are also applicable to knives, shovels, tongs, stainless steel kitchenware, sanitary ware, and other products.
Workflow
Step 1: Check and Separate Inventory
· Method: When mold is detected on barbecue grills stored in the warehouse, the first step is to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the inventory. Then separate the moldy grills from the unaffected ones, maintaining a distance of at least 1 meter to prevent cross-contamination by mold spores.
Step 2: Cleaning the Moldy Areas
· Tools: Sponge, iHeir-QF anti-mold and antimicrobial paste
· Method: Use a sponge to apply iHeir-QF anti-mold and antimicrobial paste, carefully wiping the moldy areas of the grill. Pay special attention to cleaning corners, crevices, and seams where mold tends to accumulate, ensuring thorough removal of mold residue and spots.
· Method: Use a sponge to apply iHeir-QF anti-mold and antimicrobial paste, carefully wiping the moldy areas of the grill. Pay special attention to cleaning corners, crevices, and seams where mold tends to accumulate, ensuring thorough removal of mold residue and spots.
Step 3: Apply Deep Antimicrobial Coating
· Tools: Spray gun, iHeir-SP quick-drying anti-mold and antimicrobial agent
· Method: After thoroughly cleaning the surface of the barbecue grill, use a spray gun to evenly apply iHeir-SP quick-drying anti-mold antimicrobial agent. When spraying, pay attention to covering all gaps and hard-to-see areas to ensure full coverage without any omissions.
· Method: After thoroughly cleaning the surface of the barbecue grill, use a spray gun to evenly apply iHeir-SP quick-drying anti-mold antimicrobial agent. When spraying, pay attention to covering all gaps and hard-to-see areas to ensure full coverage without any omissions.
Step 4: Treating the Packaging Boxes
· Tools: iHeir-SP anti-mold and antimicrobial agent
· Method: Thoroughly spray the packaging box to avoid omissions. For boxes that have already developed mold, it is recommended to replace them with new packaging boxes. If you need to continue using them, you should increase the dosage of antibacterial spray after cleaning the mold.
Step 5: Replace the PE Bag
· Tools: New PE bags
· Method: Replace the moldy PE bag with a new, clean PE bag to repack the barbecue stove.
Step 6: Adding Anti-mold Deodorizer and Desiccant
· Tools: Power Pak anti-mold deodorizer, Power Dryer anti-mold desiccant H-10
· Method: When repackaging, place 1-2 Power Pak (anti-mold deodorizer) and a packet of Power Dryer (anti-mold desiccant H-10, 10g) inside the moisture-proof bag. These products will provide additional mold-proof, antibacterial, and moisture-proof protection, supplementing any missed applications of the spray.
Note: If there are individually packaged accessories, anti-mold deodorizer should be placed inside the accessory box.
Step 7: Cleaning and Treating the Wooden Pallets
· Tools: iHeir-CM mold remover, iHeir-JP bamboo and wood anti-mold agent (diluted in a 1:15 ratio with water)
· Method: Clean the mold spots on the wooden pallets using iHeir-CM mold remover. Then, spray or soak the pallets with iHeir-JP bamboo and wood anti-mold solution (diluted in a 1:15 ratio with water). It’s recommended to repeat this process annually to prevent the regrowth of mold.
· Tools: iHeir-CM mold remover, iHeir-JP bamboo and wood anti-mold agent (diluted in a 1:15 ratio with water)
· Method: Clean the mold spots on the wooden pallets using iHeir-CM mold remover. Then, spray or soak the pallets with iHeir-JP bamboo and wood anti-mold solution (diluted in a 1:15 ratio with water). It’s recommended to repeat this process annually to prevent the regrowth of mold.
①Inspect wooden boards, and those already moldy should not be cleaned and treated.
②Use a brush to remove mold spots and residue from the wooden boards.
③Spray with iHeir-JP bamboo and wood anti-mold agent.
The above mold removal and rework solution is designed to effectively eliminate mold spots on barbecue grills and gas stoves, while also inhibiting the continued growth and reproduction of mold, completely avoiding the recurrence of mold and mildew during storage and transportation, keeping that kitchen appliance facilities and brands free from mold-related troubles.
With the detailed steps provided above, barbecue ovens manufacturers and international brand purchasers can effectively address existing mold issues on grills and prevent re-occurrence. By using iHeir professional anti-mold and antimicrobial products along with scientific methods, your barbecue grills can remain clean and as good as new.
