Team talks · About 5 minutes
Cleaning and disinfecting
Read this out to your team
Today we are talking about cleaning. Cleaning removes dirt and grease. Disinfecting kills germs. We need both.
Always clean first, then disinfect. Disinfectant does not work well on a surface that still has grease or food on it.
Use a product that meets BS EN 1276 or BS EN 13697. The code is on the label. Dilute it the way the label says.
Leave the disinfectant on the surface for as long as the label says. Then rinse or wipe it, if the label says to. Less time can leave germs alive.
Use disposable cloths where you can, and throw them away after each task. Wash reusable cloths on a very hot cycle.
Never mix cleaning products. Bleach mixed with acid or ammonia makes a toxic gas. Store all chemicals away from food, in labelled containers.
What to do
- Clean first, then disinfect
- Leave the disinfectant on for as long as the label says
- Tick the cleaning schedule when you finish a job