Heated Soak Tank for Commercial Kitchens

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What is a Heated Soak Tank?

The FOG Tank® is a heated soak tank designed to safely and easily remove stubborn fat, oil, grease and heavy carbon buildup from commercial kitchen equipment. Hood filters, fryer baskets, pots, pans, sheet pans, pizza equipment and other compatible kitchen items can be submerged and left to soak, reducing the need for time-consuming hand scrubbing. The thermostatically controlled FOG Tank® is constructed from stainless steel, is fully insulated and can safely clean compatible metals, including aluminum.

The FOG Tank® uses a proprietary cleaner called Tiger Carbon Remover Powder®. Once the tank is filled with water and powder, the cleaning solution can remain active for up to a month, whether the tank is used occasionally or throughout the day. Once equipment is placed in the tank, the FOG Tank® works while your staff focuses on other tasks.

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How a Heated Soak Tank Saves Time, Labor and Resources

The FOG Tank® helps commercial kitchens reduce the time and labor spent manually scrubbing grease and carbon from kitchen equipment. Instead of repeatedly filling sinks with hot water and having staff scrub cookware, filters and other equipment by hand, items can soak while employees focus on other tasks.

The FOG Tank® maintains a thermostatically controlled temperature of 185°F and is fully insulated to retain heat efficiently without requiring additional power to maintain temperature. Combined with our non-caustic, green cleaning chemistry, the system provides commercial kitchens with a powerful cleaning process designed to reduce labor, water and energy use.

How Does the FOG Tank® Work?

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Person fills a FOG Tank with water from a hose
FILL

Fill the FOG Tank® with water to the fill line marked inside the tank, plug it into the appropriate electrical outlet and turn the tank on. Starting with hot water will help the tank reach its operating temperature faster.

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Person pours Tiger Carbon-Removal Powder into a FOG Tank
ADD

Slowly add the recommended amount of Tiger Carbon Remover Powder® to the water.

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Person adds dirty kitchen equipment to the FOG Tank
LOAD

Load compatible commercial kitchen equipment such as pots, pans, hood filters, fryer baskets and other removable items into the FOG Tank® using the lifting basket.

4
Person closes the top of the FOG Tank
CLOSE

Close the lid and allow the equipment to soak. Depending on the level of grease and carbon buildup, soak times can range from as little as 10 minutes to several hours.

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Person removes clean kitchen equipment from the FOG Tank
REMOVE

Remove the equipment from the FOG Tank® and rinse away any loosened grease, carbon or residue. Equipment comes out clean and fully sanitized, ready to return to use.

Our heated soak tank safely and easily removes stubborn fat, oil, grease (FOG) and heavy carbon buildup from commercial kitchen equipment. Used with our proprietary Tiger Carbon Remover Powder®, the FOG Tank® combines heat with non-caustic, non-toxic green cleaning chemistry to leave equipment clean, fully sanitized and bacteria-free.

Why Is The FOG Tank® So Popular?

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Space Saving

The compact FOG Tank® uses up to 60% less space than a traditional three-compartment sink. Our smaller models can fit beneath the drainboard of a three-compartment sink or under a standard-height countertop, helping commercial kitchens make better use of valuable floor space.

Less Water Usage

The FOG Tank® can save over 340,000 gallons of water per year compared with traditional manual cleaning methods. Because the water and Tiger Carbon Remover Powder® can remain in the tank for up to a month, there is no need to continually drain and refill sinks with hot water throughout the day.

Labor Savings

By allowing equipment to soak instead of requiring continuous hand scrubbing, the FOG Tank® can reduce cleaning labor by three hours per day or more. Staff can focus on other kitchen tasks while grease and carbon buildup are being removed.

Effortless Cleaning

The FOG Tank® combines controlled heat with Tiger Carbon Remover Powder® to loosen stubborn fat, oil, grease and carbon buildup without hours of manual scrubbing. Simply load compatible equipment, allow it to soak and rinse it after removal.

Lower Energy Bills

The FOG Tank® can save a single restaurant location over $3,000 per year in energy costs. Its insulated design retains heat efficiently, reducing the energy required to maintain the tank’s operating temperature.

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Trusted by Commercial Kitchens Worldwide

What Our Customers Say About Us

“We have purchased hundreds of FOG tanks from Hyginix. Hyginix provides a proven solution for effective “in-house” cleaning of our hood filters in a compact space. The Hyginix tank continues to withstand the daily use of hot soak cleaning 365 days a year. The cost savings of self-performed cleaning combined with great customer service provides the value we continue to enjoy in our partnership with Hyginix.”

Rob Wach
VP of Facilities, Habit Burger Grill

“We LOVE IT!!!! Freaking awesome and I cannot believe how many hours I have wasted in the past!!! I am showing everyone this piece of equipment. I got a brand new car recently and could care less as I'm more excited to talk about this thing. I started as a dishwasher when I was 15, so I appreciate anything that helps that role!!!”

David Alan
Owner, David Alan Hospitality Group

Industries We Serve

The FOG Tank is the perfect solution for a variety of industries.
Restaurants

The FOG Tank’s non-caustic, non-toxic, biodegradable, and food-safe Tiger Carbon Remover Powder efficiently and safely cleans your equipment.

Caterers

The FOG Tank allows caterers to maximize staff efficiency, achieve superior cleanliness and sanitation, and maintain high kitchen standards from any location.

Hotels

Our superior soak and rinse cleaning system provides flexibility to hectic hotel and casino kitchens, allowing staff to focus on creating quality cuisine and providing top-notch service.

Bakeries

The FOG Tank is available in multiple sizes to accommodate bakeries’ large pans and kitchen equipment. When it comes to soak tank solutions, there’s no better option for bakeries.

Hospitals

The FOG Tank sanitizes optimally and eliminates bacteria from cookware and metal kitchen equipment to maintain a clean and sanitary environment that is so crucial in the healthcare industry.

Schools

The FOG Tank helps educational institutions maintain kitchens that meet HACCP standards while keeping overhead low.

All sizes of The FOG Tank, including 25, 40, 80, 120, and 126 gallon models

A Little Bit About Our Company

Hyginix developed the FOG Tank to help commercial kitchens with the most advanced, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions that save them time and money. A women-owned, family-run business, Hyginix is dedicated to supplying unique, proprietary products of the highest quality. Our goal is to wow our customers with everything we do, and we want to do everything we can do to build long-standing relationships with the companies we serve.

Do you have questions or need more information about our heated soak tanks? Contact us now to speak with one of our experts or order yours today.