Cleaning Compounds BT - Principles of Food Sanitation

Abstract

An effective sanitation program includes knowledge of soil deposits and use of the appropriate, versatile cleaning compound for the specific cleaning application. Soil characteristics determine the most appropriate cleaning compound. Generally, an acidic cleaning compound is most effective for removal of inorganic deposits, an alkaline cleaner for removing non-petroleum organic soils, and a solvent-type cleaner for removal of petroleum soils.