Importance of Thorough and Effective Cleaning

Importance of Thorough and Effective Cleaning

Cleaning is an important part of Food Production.

Thorough and effective cleaning will:

• Remove dirt and protein that bacteria like to live on.
• Prevent contamination of food with any sorts of contaminants.
• Help reduce the attraction of pests.
• Reduce the risk of food poisoning.
• Make clean and pleasant working conditions.
• Give a good impression to customers.
• Produce better quality product.

Always Clean as you Go, in other words, keep the area you are working in as clean as possible while you are working by making sure you put all waste into bins as soon as possible and keep all work surfaces as clean as you can while you are working.