Achieve Clean…The 5W’s (and an H) of Cleaning Food and Beverage Processing Equipment

Manufacturers of Precision Cleaners and P-80 Assembly Lubricants 201 Connecticut Drive, Burlington NJ 08016 USA Tel: 609-386-8770 ● Fax: 609-386-8438 www.ipcol.com ● [email protected] Achieve Clean…The 5 W’s (and an H) of Cleaning Food & Beverage Processing Equipment By: Judy Shapiro Page 1 of 5 ePaper 18.06 Achieve Clean…The 5 W’s (and an H) of Cleaning Food & Beverage Processing Equipment Keeping equipment clean in food and beverage processing plants is of primary importance for smoothly run operations. This is, however, not an easy accomplishment. Firstly, workers must understand why cleaning is so important. Next, they must learn what soils are present, what surfaces need to be cleaned, which cleaning methods are best suited to their equipment, and what type of detergent will work best in each situation. Guidelines should be put in place so that procedures are standardized and uniform throughout the plant. WHY Clean? Simply put, food processing equipment must be regularly cleaned to ensure a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. Seven of the most important reasons for keeping processing equipment clean include: 1. Prevent transfer of ingredients from one product to the next. This is especially important when multiple products are produced on the same equipment. Proper cleaning is effective in removing trace ingredients to help prevent cross-contact of allergens. 2. Reduce chances of food contamination that can lead to health hazards or affect product quality. 3. Provide a clean surface for disinfection. Surfaces cannot be properly sanitized or disinfected if they are not thoroughly cleaned first. Manufacturers of Precision Cleaners and P-80 Assembly Lubricants 201 Connecticut Drive, Burlington NJ 08016 USA Tel: 609-386-8770 ● Fax: 609-386-8438 www.ipcol.com ● [email protected] Achieve Clean…The 5 W’s (and an H) of Cleaning Food & Beverage Processing Equipment By: Judy Shapiro Page 2 of 5 ePaper 18.06 4. Comply with local and international standards and regulations to ensure consumer safety and avoid legal issues. 5. Increase plant performance and productivity by diminishing waste, maintaining equipment and preserving product quality. 6. Enhance worker safety by providing a clean working environment and smoothly functioning equipment. 7. Produce a quality product that tastes good and is well received in the marketplace. WHAT are Some Common Food Soils? Most food soils are traces of the various ingredients used in production. Other soils can include oils and greases from manufacturing equipment, dust, and mineral buildup from hard water used in the manufacturing process. Proteins, starches, greases, fats, gums, oils, and baked on soils are some of the more common foulants that are often found on food processing equipment. Manufacturers of Precision Cleaners and P-80 Assembly Lubricants 201 Connecticut Drive, Burlington NJ 08016 USA Tel: 609-386-8770 ● Fax: 609-386-8438 www.ipcol.com ● [email protected] Achieve Clean…The 5 W’s (and an H) of Cleaning Food & Beverage Processing Equipment By: Judy Shapiro Page 3 of 5 ePaper 18.06 Each type of soil is unique and requires the proper detergent to thoroughly clean the surface. Use the table below to help match the most effective type of cleaner to each kind of soil. HOW Do I Create an Efficient Cleaning Process? Since each cleaning application is unique it’s important to consider many factors when setting up a cleaning process. Seven variables to consider: 1. Choice of detergent 2. Surface Composition 3. Method of cleaning 4. Amount of detergent 5. Temperature 6. Time 7. Rinse Manufacturers of Precision Cleaners and P-80 Assembly Lubricants 201 Connecticut Drive, Burlington NJ 08016 USA Tel: 609-386-8770 ● Fax: 609-386-8438 www.ipcol.com ● [email protected] Achieve Clean…The 5 W’s (and an H) of Cleaning Food & Beverage Processing Equipment By: Judy Shapiro Page 4 of 5 ePaper 18.06 Learn how to set up your ideal cleaning process with IPC’s “7 Step Guide to the Proper Usage of Critical Cleaners “. WHEN should I Clean? Cleaning should be done regularly and often. Clean surfaces and equipment help ensure smooth and efficient operations in the plant. When setting up your standardized cleaning procedure it’s important to include guidelines for cleaning frequency. WHO can monitor the effectiveness of my cleaning process? This can, and should, be done by plant personnel right after equipment is cleaned. Cleaning validation is a high priority in food processing plants. By validating the cleaning process, workers can be certain that all equipment and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned, without traces of soil or detergent residue, before the next production run. Cleaning validation methods are used to provide proof that surfaces are residue free. Seven frequently used cleaning validations methods: 1. Visual inspection 2. Foam Tests 3. Optical Brightners 4. Dyes 5. TOC (Total Organic compound) 6. HPLC 7. Mass Spectrometry WHERE can I find help? Your best source of technical guidance is the manufacturer of your specialty cleaner. Choose a cleaning product from a company that will continue to work with you long after the sale, offering technical support and guidance. International Products Corporation (IPC) assists their customers with validation methods and product testing. IPC has an on-site lab that works with customers to offer material compatibility testing, process and validation development, and residue analysis. Manufacturers of Precision Cleaners and P-80 Assembly Lubricants 201 Connecticut Drive, Burlington NJ 08016 USA Tel: 609-386-8770 ● Fax: 609-386-8438 www.ipcol.com ● [email protected] Achieve Clean…The 5 W’s (and an H) of Cleaning Food & Beverage Processing Equipment By: Judy Shapiro Page 5 of 5 ePaper 18.06 All of IPC’s specialty cleaners are registered with NSF as A1 cleaners and can be validated in FDA processes. LF2100® Low-Foam Cleaner: A powerful, low-foaming alkaline cleaner containing a special blend of ingredients that makes it ideally suited for use in high-agitation systems. Micro-90® Concentrated Cleaning Solution: A mild, yet powerful alkaline multi-purpose cleaner usable for both industrial and critical cleaning applications. Its unique formulation lifts, disperses, emulsifies, sequesters, suspends, and dissolves soils. Micro® A07 Citric Acid Cleaner: A non-corrosive, biodegradable, powerful blend of citric acid and anionic surfactants that is highly effective at removing scale and milkstone. Micro® Green Clean Biodegradable Cleaner: A free-rinsing, industrial strength, biodegradable hard surface cleaner designed for use in a wide range of applications, such as cleaning metals, plastic parts, and filter membranes used in wastewater treatment plants. Surface-Cleanse/930® Neutral Cleaner: A gentle, nonionic cleaner designed to deliver powerful cleaning action usually found in much harsher products. Surface-Cleanse/930 has a neutral pH, which eliminates surface damage that may be caused by an acid or alkaline cleaner. Its mixture of nonionic surfactants makes it safe for use on aluminum, zinc, electronic components, and other delicate metals. It is effective at room temperature and in hard and soft water. Zymit® Low-Foam Enzyme Cleaner: A synergistic dual-enzyme and detergent formula that removes protein and starch-based soils. Zymit® Pro Enzyme Cleaner: A biodegradable enzyme and surfactant cleaner that breaks down and removes proteinaceous soils. It is an effective filter membrane cleaner, especially when used with Micro-90 or Micro A07 in consecutive cleaning steps. Allow us to provide you with a free, no-obligation sample to test in your most challenging cleaning process. Contact us today for your free sample and product information: Sales and Service in the U.S.: eMail: [email protected] Phone: 609-386-8770 Sales and Service in Europe: eMail: [email protected] Phone: 44 (0) 203-857-5678 Website: www.ipcol.com