Steam Sanitation in Bakeries

In bakeries and other food industry facilities, stringent sanitation is essential for food safety and product quality. Steam generators have become an increasingly popular tool among OEM and bakery equipment suppliers because of their efficiency, convenience, and versatility.

Unlike traditional cleaning methods, which often rely on caustic chemicals and large amounts of water, electric steam generators offer a safer and effective clean. Additionally, their compact size, ease of use, and precise control make them an ideal choice for bakeries of all sizes. Here, we’ll discuss the various applications of steam cleaning food processing equipment and how they benefit bakeries.

Steam Cleaning Bakery Equipment

In bakeries, staff must constantly remove flour, oil, mold, and fat residues from various surfaces, including mixers, slicers, rollers, conveyor belts, ovens, racks, walls, and floors.

Traditional cleaning methods often introduce excess moisture into the environment, creating additional hygiene concerns. Dry steam cleaning, however, provides a faster and more efficient solution by penetrating hard-to-reach areas, including electronic equipment and weighing scales, without the risk of excessive moisture buildup.

Electric steam generators can be used to:

• Clean and sanitize baking and tunnel ovens
• Automatically clean and sanitize flat and mesh conveyor belts
• Sanitize all types of bakery equipment, such as processing, make-up, and packaging systems
• Sanitize refrigeration systems and prevent bacterial growth
• Remove grease buildup from walls, floors, baseboards, ceilings, vents, and dryers
• Ensure that all baking equipment, including molds and mixers, meets the highest hygiene standards

With steam cleaning, bakeries can do more in the same amount of time in a cleaner and safer production environment.

Continuous Conveyor Belt Cleaning

Conveyor belts are a critical part of bakery production lines, moving baked goods through different stages of processing. However, these belts can accumulate significant amounts of debris—sugar residues, chocolate, fats, and sticky substances. If not cleaned, this buildup can cause carryback and compromise food safety or quality.

Steam-powered conveyor belt cleaning systems provide an efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional cleaning methods. Instead of requiring disassembly and manual scrubbing, steam conveyor belt cleaner systems can sanitize belts in place, eliminating the need for excessive water and harsh chemicals. The benefits of steam cleaning bakery conveyor belts include:

• Effective removal of bacteria, dust, and other forms of contamination
• Reduced downtime by eliminating the need for disassembly and reassembly
• Significant cost savings through lower water and chemical consumption.
• No overspray or wastewater production

Electro-Steam’s Robotic Jet System takes conveyor belt cleaning to the next level. Featuring a powerful 8″ spinner rotating at 1,250 RPM, the system delivers dry vapor steam while continuously rotating for hands-free, automated cleaning. This innovation ensures thorough sanitation while reducing labor costs and production interruptions.

Our portable Eagle Series Dry Steam Cleaners have their own water tank and boiler. They can clean any surface—including sensitive robotics, sensors, and scales—without chemicals and with only a fraction of the water necessary for conventional cleaning.

Electric Steam Generators for Proof Boxes and Ovens

Electric steam generators are also great for bread baking applications. Electric generators are more compact than traditional steam sources and don’t require any venting. You can quickly and easily install these directly to the proofer or oven with a simple water connection and electrical hookup, then store them out of the way until you need them again. The steam is ready for use within just 10 minutes, and the generators are UL-listed, CRN,, and built to Section I of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.

A few advantages of using electric steam generators for proof boxes and ovens include the following:

• Reliable, high-quality steam for low- to high-pressure baking applications
• Compatibility with revolving, single- or multiple-deck, convection, and proofing box-type ovens
• Safe heat source with no on-site combustion products
• Simple operation that can be managed by in-house staff

Contact Electro-Steam for Your Bakery’s Steam Needs

Electric steam generators provide a modern, efficient, and eco-friendly solution for bakery cleaning systems. Whether you use it to clean bakery equipment, sanitize conveyor belts, or maintain optimal conditions in proof boxes and ovens, a steam generator can help your bakery uphold the highest hygiene standards while improving efficiency and reducing costs.

For more information on how you can benefit from Electro-Steam’s bakery cleaning equipment, contact us today or request a free demo.