Paragon Food Equipment's Buying Guide to Commercial Warewashing & Janitorial Equipment

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Guide to Warewashing & Janitorial Equipment

Service Sinks & Utility Faucets – Heavy Duty for the

Dirty Jobs

Service sinks are designed for filling buckets, disposing of mop water, or cleaning

maintenance tools. Installed in janitorial closets or utility rooms, these units must be

durable, high-capacity, and easy to clean.

Key considerations:

• Wall-mounted backsplash with vacuum

breakers to prevent backflow

• Integral drainboards or deep basin design

• High clearance gooseneck or swing spout for

easy bucket filling

• Stainless or cast iron construction depending

on traffic and abuse level

Component Hardware’s utility fixtures often feature

EPAct-compliant flow rates, chemical-resistant

gaskets, and check valves for backflow prevention.

Mop Sinks – Floor-Level Convenience

Mop sinks, also known as janitor sinks or slop sinks, are floor-mounted basins

designed for quick emptying and refilling of mop buckets, without staff needing to lift

heavy items or risk cross-contaminating food areas.

Look For:

• 3- to 6-gallon capacity basins with coved corners for

easy cleaning

• Wall-mounted faucet with vacuum breaker

• Optional hose reel or hanger for added convenience

• Floor splash guards or back and side guards to protect

nearby walls

Both T&S Brass and Component Hardware offer

mop sink faucet kits specifically engineered for

janitorial service areas.