How to clean your hygiene station?
How to clean your hygiene station?
A properly fitted hygiene lock guarantees personal hygiene, but not everyone knows how to clean your hygiene station.
You often see that the cleanliness of the lock itself leaves something to be desired.
In a food company, glasshouse horticulture, laboratories it is very important to clean the hygiene lock itself from time to time (depending on the number of passages, zone, etc. daily or weekly cleaning is advised).
Step 1:
Switch the main switch OFF to prevent accidents or unsafe situations at all times! Also shut off the water supply to the hygiene station!
Step 2:
Clean the hygiene station brushes:
- Lift the grate on top of the brushes and put it in the safety position.
- Take the brushes out of the lock by pulling them out of the shaft.
- Put the brushes in a bath of 2% solution cleaning agent and leave them to soak for approximately 15 minutes, then wash them in clean water at a maximum pressure of 20 bar and a maximum temperature of 50 °C. It is strongly advised to not clean the brushes at high pressure and hot temperatures. This could cause the hair in brushes to come loose.
Step 3:
Manually clean the rest of the hygiene station or use the existing foaming installation to soap it before thorough rinsing.
Thoroughly empty and clean the tray under the brushes and remove any dirt and residual waste if necessary. Switches and sensors can be cleaned with a soft cloth.
After periodic cleaning put the brushes back in the shaft and put the grate back in the horizontal position. The water supply and power can now be switched back on!
BOONS FIS products:
1. BOONS FIS Stainless Steel Rust Remover
This is an organic rust remover for stainless steel and harmless to humans and the environment. With this property, it is also safely used for cleaning surfaces and appliances in the food industry.
This Rust Remover is suitable for intensive cleaning of contaminated surfaces, as well as for preventive use. Treated surfaces are better protected against rust.
In addition to its effective action on stainless steel, Stainless Steel Rust Remover is also effective on (non-ferrous metals such as) aluminium. It also easily removes whitish corrosion spots on aluminium.
Shake well before use and apply with a (damp) sponge or cloth. On brushed Stainless Steel, rub in the direction of the brushing until the rust is dissolved. This way, you maintain the original shine and finish of the Stainless Steel surface.
2.BOONS FIS Stainless Steel Protector
Stainless Steel Protector is recommended as a post-treatment for surfaces cleaned with BOONS FIS Stainless Steel Rust Remover. It is a neutral cleaner for daily maintenance of lightly soiled surfaces.
The treated surfaces receive an additional protective layer that prevents new corrosion as much as possible.
This product can be applied diluted: 100 ml to 250 ml of water.
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Food processing companies face strict food safety and hygiene requirements on a daily basis. At BOONS FIS, we support you with knowledge, experience and well-thought-out solutions tailored to your production environment.
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