many commercial kitchens use sanitizers which look like but are not washers, but they guarantee (heating and chemically) that the dishes come out germ free. The

many commercial kitchens use sanitizers which look like but are not washers, but they guarantee (heating and chemically) that the dishes come out germ free. They're not for food-crusted pots and pans, but work great for china, silverware, and glassware.