Food hygiene equipment
The need for hygiene in all areas where food is involved is obvious, less clear however is how the right level of cleanliness is to be achieved. The only way to maintain the correct standards is to have a rigorous cleaning regime in place, one that is recorded and adhered to, thereby ensuring that hygiene requirements are met. To help in this process there are a variety of cleaning machines to ensure that the work is carried out effectively and efficiently.
Food hygiene equipment cleaning schedule
There are a number of core issues that you should consider about your food hygiene cleaning process, in order to establish and structure a cleaning routine. Commonly, areas associated with food require a multi-stage clean with operators undertaking tasks such as a pre-clean, main clean, rinse, disinfection, final rinse and a drying process in line with a defined cleaning schedule. This cleaning schedule also applies to the cleaning of equipment and the component parts of any process, for example, cleaning of valves, tanks, pipes, pumps, packaging equipment, floors, walls, heating equipment and all the other aspects of your particular food-related process.
Appropriate food hygiene equipment cleaning machines
As part of any cleaning schedule, the type of cleaning equipment/machine required for each task should be stipulated, along with the amount of product needed for use alongside/as part of the equipment (e.g. cleaning chemical or foam). For example, you may find the popular and easy to use Modular Pressure Automatic cleaning system (MPA) a cleaning process that works for your premises. Alternatively you may find a single wall mounted or multi-pump central pressure washing machine is what’s required.
Bespoke food hygiene cleaning equipment
If there is not an appropriate mass marketed piece of cleaning equipment for the tasks that you need to achieve, commissioning a bespoke cleaning solution is the most comprehensive, and cost effective, way to achieve your objectives. A commonplace activity for companies such as BG Clean, these customer-defined, tailor-made pieces of equipment can offer you the versatility that you require to the specification that you need.
And don’t forget, there are multiple rules and regulations surrounding the food industry and its cleaning protocols. Some standards are legislative and others are association best practice guidelines. Make sure you are aware of what applies to your business and how you need to comply.
B&G Cleaning have over 25 years of experience in the cleaning equipment business and have extensive knowledge of food hygiene requirements. Call the today for the best advice.
