Bar Maid

In 1961, Bar Maid introduced the first five-brush Electric Glass Washing Machine as the “World’s Most Efficient Glass Washer.” With five spinning brushes to scrub the inside and outside of glasses, it proved economical to ensure the fast, easy removal of tough stains like lipstick and fruit pulp. The compact submersible Electric Glass Washer, and later the upright model, quickly became the professional bartender’s choice for durability, efficiency, and size small enough to fit in almost any bar sink.

While competitive copies soon emerged, Bar Maid Washers remained the quality leader. To complement their Washer line, Bar Maid offered their unique LoSUDS Detergent for clean, spotless glassware and later the Sani-Maid Sanitizer for the ultimate glassware sanitation.

While Bar Maid has made minor improvements to their famous five-brush electric glass washers over the years, perhaps the most important evolution has been in the use of brushes. As the different sizes and shapes of glassware have evolved, Bar Maid has developed a wide variety of brush styles to clean virtually any size or shape of glass, including shot and margarita glasses, pitchers, coffee pots, and extra tall glassware. The company also offers “softie” brushes with softer bristles for plastic glassware and special-sized brushes upon request.

The company added more innovative products, including the KP Cart and KP Dolly, for easy moving of heavy beer kegs or trash cans. A one and two horsepower bar blender, along with two citrus juicers, were added to round out the bar equipment line.