1
Clean
Step 1:
clean
- Remove food, grease and dirt
- Use hot soapy water or detergent
- Detergent removes dirt but does not kill germs
Why? Disinfectant does not work well on a dirty surface.
Cleaning
Cleaning safely
Use the right product in the right way. Keep it away from food.
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2
Disinfect
Step 2:
disinfect
- Use disinfectant on the clean surface
- Look for BS EN 1276 or BS EN 13697 on the label
- Dilute it as the label says
Why? These standards show that the product kills bacteria.
3
Wait
Leave it on
long enough
- Leave it on for the time on the label
- Then rinse or wipe it, if the label says to
- Less time can leave germs alive
Why? The product needs time to kill germs.
4
Storage
Away from
food
- Keep chemicals in labelled containers
- Never use food containers for chemicals
- Never mix products, such as bleach and acid
Why? Mixed products can make a toxic gas. Chemicals in food can poison people.
Cloths
Use disposable cloths.Throw them away after each task. Wash reusable cloths on a very hot cycle.
Schedule
Follow a cleaning schedule.Write what to clean, how often and which product to use. Keep a record.