As a company that operates in a variety of industries, we have to tailor our cleaning practices in order to comply with particular regulatory requirements. For example, within food processing, facilities must be cleaned according to well-defined standards.
The reason for such stringent hygiene measures within food processing is firstly – and most obviously – to prevent contamination and remove harmful pathogens. Also – somewhat less obvious to many – these measures are also required to remove any combustible dust that may be present.
In order to clean a food production facility, there is a core process to follow:
· Inspect and identify
The first step is to find problem factors and areas within the facility and identify the correct equipment to address them.
· Sweep and flush
Remove all dust and dirt with the appropriate tools, products and methods.
· Wash
This stage of the process involves focusing on removing unseen bacteria and this is done by applying a detergent.
· Rinse
Use water to rinse off any detergent. This is a vital step because failure to remove traces of detergent may counteract the effects of sanitiser products.
· Sanitise
Applying sanitiser across the facility is important to conform with standardised health and safety guidelines and reduce the concentration of harmful bacteria, contaminants and virus particles.
· Assess
The final step is to analyse whether the cleaning process has worked effectively by conducting visual and microbial swab inspections.
It is also important to note that food manufacturers need resilient flooring that is capable of withstanding contact with fats, acids and other food byproducts, as well as the industrial cleaning products that will be required to maintain hygienic standards. Floor care should also consider long-term protection, as cracks in the flooring can harbor harmful bacteria and require additional time and resources to clean.
Part of our service offering includes industrial deep cleaning, and we work closely with a number of factories and industrial clients in the region. This extensive experience spans large and small equipment cleaning, factory floors and units, exterior cleaning on large industrial units, offices located in industrial premises, and complex and bespoke work at specialist facilities.
Health and safety is at the heart of what we do, and we aim to deliver bespoke cleaning solutions to match our client’s exact needs in a time frame that works around their schedules and operating times.
At Regimental Cleaning, we offer a wide range of bespoke industrial cleaning services across South Wales, so get in touch with us today! Email: info@regimentalcleaningservices.com or call 07983 109026.