wash station

Salon sink setup

A wash station is a designated area equipped for cleaning, whether hands, equipment, or produce.

In restaurants and healthcare settings, hand wash stations with soap and sanitizer are often required by code.

Commercial kitchens have wash stations for dishes and food prep.

The term also appears in car washes and industrial contexts: Set up a wash station near the entrance.

Related

scrub · scrub brush · rinse · rinse cycle · sanitize · deep clean · spray · nozzle · stainless · stainless steel · apron · food prep · splashing · splash zone · suds · hygiene · handwashing · prep

Opposites
cleanliness function

wash stationcontamination zone

Area dangerous from pollutants

compost bin · hazmat zone · biohazard zone

water/hygiene infrastructure

wash stationdrain

Channel for wastewater

process stage in workflow

wash stationprep station

Surface for ingredient assembly

work station

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G