How do I clean stainless steel floors in a food factory?

Keeping everything clean in your food factory is really important. It’s best to adhere to a HACCP standard of cleaning. To do this you will need to use the correct cleaning equipment and HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals.

Your cleaning equipment should be colour coded according to which area it cleans. A mop that cleans the area where raw ingredients are stored should not also clean areas where food products are packaged. This will help avoid cross-contamination.

The best cleaning products to use would be from the Blendwell Chemicals h-range. You can use Alkali H which is great for cleaning food areas particularly those with fatty residues. This is a very powerful cleaning product.

You can also use Quot HF for cleaning your food factory stainless steel floor. This cleaning chemical is not only a great cleaner but also a fantastic disinfectant. This will cut down cleaning time and make life a little easier. This product is a registered disinfectant so you can have peace of mind.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures their HACCP cleaning chemicals at their factory in Midrand, South Africa. For more information please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products.  

What are the 8 control measure for HACCP? Part 1

When you have a HACCP system in your establishment that grows, prepares or packages food, you will need control measures in place to avoid contamination of your food.

• Only use approved suppliers. Suppliers who understand your commitment to HACCP will be able to support your efforts to avoid contamination. Their products should be tested from time to time to ensure quality.
• Well-designed premises and equipment. If you have the right equipment and everything is laid out well, your systems will be easier to work. When things are in their place and your space makes sense, everyone can work more comfortably.
• Prevent pest infestations. A good HACCP system will have many preventative measures. Pests are attracted to all food stuffs and making sure you have adequate pest control is vital.
• Correct cleaning and disinfection. Using HACCP compliant cleaning products in a responsible manner is going to help you to avoid contaminations in your food factory.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures its own range of HACCP compliant cleaning products. For more information please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals is a manufacturer and wholesaler of cleaning products in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

What are the 4 hazards in a food factory?

In any environment where food is grown, produced, prepared or packaged, the HACCP system should be in place. HACCP is an acronym for the hazard analysis critical control point. This system analyses all contact points and their surroundings to ensure food remains safe.

There are four main types of hazards:

1. Biological and microbiological hazards. These would include all foodborne diseases like E. coli.
2. Physical hazards. These hazards will include things that can cause physical harm to the person eating the food by perhaps cutting their mouth, burning them or breaking their teeth. These things could be glass, nails, even jewellery that accidently falls into the food due to carelessness.
3. Chemical hazards. These hazards will occur when residues of pesticides or cleaning chemicals contaminate the food. Or if the food comes into contact with poisons. This can cause food poisoning and chronic illness.
4. Allergenic hazards. Some people are highly allergic to things like shellfish, peanuts, milk,soy, sesame seeds or gluten. If exposed to these foods they can experience anaphylactic shock. They do not always have to eat one of the foods that they are allergic to but the food could be exposed to the food they are allergic to and becomes contaminated.

You need to know what the hazards are in order to be able to avoid them. HACCP is a fantastic system to use if you handle food. For more information on cleaning products that are HACCP compliant please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures cleaning products for the food industry in Midrand, South Africa.

How can I HACCP clean my factory floors?

If you have a food factory and you need cleaning chemicals to clean your floors, then Blendwell Chemicals has just the product for you. Food factories and industrial kitchens need to comply with HACCP standards of cleaning. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a range of cleaning products that are HACCP compliant. The H-range of cleaning products cover all your cleaning needs in the HACCP environment.

For cleaning floors I would recommend Alkali H. This cleaning chemical is a heavy duty cleaner and is highly concentrated. It contains caustic and is brilliant at cutting fats and proteins as well as dealing with stains.

For more information on cleaning products for a HACCP environment please visit our website at www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a huge range of cleaning products at their factory in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler. 

How do I clean flexible floors in a food factory?

Flexible floors would be flooring like linoleum and vinyl. Depending on where you have these floors will depend on how you need to clean them. Your budget may also affect the cleaning product choices you make.

If these floors were in a food factory, kitchen, restaurant or other food preparation area you would probably need to clean these floors with a HACCP compliant cleaning product. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures the h-range of cleaning chemicals and this range has specifically been designed for the food industry.

To clean these floors you could use Neutra H. This cleaning chemical is a general purpose cleaner. Its blend of surfactants gives it maximum cleaning power. This cleaning chemical is high foaming and free rinsing.  

To sanitise these floors it would be a good idea to use another h-range (HACCP compliant) cleaning product. Quot HF is a high grade disinfectant detergent that complies with SABS 639 and 1853. It has broad spectrum germicidal qualities and can be used through foaming machines. This cleaning chemical is food safe.

For more information on cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures an enormous range of cleaning chemicals in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your best local cleaning products wholesaler.

What cleaning products can I use in an industrial dishwashing machine?

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions really does manufacture anything you might need for cleaning including all you’ll need for washing dishes through your machines. Our factory in Midrand, South Africa stocks a huge amount of cleaning products. We manufacture industrial, household, HACCP compliant and green cleaning chemicals. Our factory is ISO9001 registered and many products carry an SABS mark. We are also Halaal.

All that, should make us your first choice for cleaning in your restaurant or food factory. We make cleaning products that have been created to work through dosing units for your industrial dishwashing machines. We have a liquid cleaning product called Superdish H that will clean away all the grease and grime. This cleaning chemical has been made to work in conjunction with Rinse Aid H. Rinse Aid H is brilliant at making crockery and cutlery brilliant and sparkly without any streaks.  

Please visit www.blendwell.co.za for more information on our range of cleaning products. When it comes to cleaning chemicals, we have what your need. We are the best local cleaning products wholesaler. 

How to disinfect your kitchen surfaces with eco-friendly products?

Whether you are working in your kitchen at home or looking to clean your work surfaces in your food factory, every now and then you will need to do a deep clean. How often this happens will depend entirely on how often the countertops are used and what is usually prepared on them.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a fantastic cleaning product for when you need to seriously disinfect those work surfaces. Eco-Lyte NTL uses the latest technology to create a powerful disinfectant that is made from salt and water. These two simple raw materials are put through a specialised electrical process to create an amazing disinfectant that outperforms most disinfectants in the market today. What makes this product truly spectacular is that it is completely environmentally friendly and breaks down into its original components of salts and water when it’s done its job. It also does not have to be rinsed away after use unlike most other disinfectants and this will save you time too. This incredible advancement in cleaning technology has certainly taken the hassle out of the disinfecting process. 

You will be able to get this amazing eco-friendly cleaning product at Blendwell Cleaning Solutions factory in Midrand, South Africa. For more information on all our environmentally friendly cleaners please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Green_Cleaning_Products. We are the best local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How to clean your kitchen countertops and be eco-friendly

Whether it’s your kitchen at home or your industrial kitchen where you and your staff prepare a gazillion dishes a day, you need to keep your work surfaces clean. Counter tops can get messy really fast and need consistent and regular cleaning not only to keep your food hygienic but to keep your kitchen safe.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures the Delphis Eco range of green cleaning products under license to the UK. In this range is the Delphis Eco Multi Purpose Cleaner. This green cleaning chemical carries the EU Ecolabel (also known as The Flower) and is truly a spectacular cleaning product. It also carries the SABS 1828 mark. Multi Purpose Cleaner is an all-in-one industrial strength cleaner that is able to remove grease, fats, grime and soils from almost any washable surface. It can be used on plastic, vinyl, marble, granite, chrome, stainless steel and quartz countertops without leaving any streaks. For a household kitchen you would need to use this cleaning product at a dilution of one part product to 50 parts water – so you use very little. For a food factory or industrial kitchen you may need to increase this dilution but it will all depend on what you are preparing.  On top of all of this, this cleaning product is environmentally friendly too!

Delphis Eco Multi Purpose Cleaner is a fantastic eco-friendly cleaning product to use in your kitchen. For more information on the green cleaning products manufactured in South Africa by Blendwell Cleaning Solutions please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Green_Cleaning_Products.  We are your best local cleaning products manufacturer!

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is Halaal Certified!

Are you aware that Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is Halaal certified?

With this certification our cleaning products can be used in any business, restaurant or food factory where Halaal customs need to be observed. As our world becomes easier to travel around and people move around more, we need to supply a greater variety of goods to satisfy the needs of all people. This means that Halaal certification should not be restricted to specific areas. Many brands are now carrying this certification.

For more information on the South African National Halaal Authority please visit www.sanha.co.za and for information on the cleaning products manufactured by Blendwell Cleaning Solutions please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures all their cleaning chemicals in their factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

HACCP Cleaning - General Cleaning - Alko H

Cleaning in a food factory or food preparation area can sometimes have its own set of problems. HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals need to be able to have certain unique features to be able to overcome those problems.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures a range of HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals. The h-range has been created to be used for cleaning areas where food safety is a priority. Sometimes you will need to disinfect a surface and not be able to rinse this area following cleaning. A suitable cleaning product would be Blendwell Cleaning Solutions Alko H. This disinfectant is a concentrated, ready-to-use surface disinfectant that contains alcohol. It is suitable for all food related industries such as meat and fish factories, dairies, sweet factories, mineral water, soft drink manufacturers, bottle washers, etc. Because this cleaning product is alcohol based it can be applied to all food contact surfaces and these areas do not need to be rinsed.

Please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products for more information on our HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals. Our factory is in Midrand, South Africa and we are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

HACCP Cleaning - General Cleaning - Neutra H

Cleaning in an environment where food is prepared takes a great deal of planning and care. Proper cleaning procedures need to be in place and staff must be very well trained to ensure that standards are always met.

It’s also important to use the correct cleaning chemicals that are HACCP compliant. This will help to ensure that your factory remains hygienic to the strictest standards. Neutra H is an ideal cleaning product to use and is a fabulous general purpose cleaner. This HACCP compliant cleaning chemical is a scientific blend of both ionic and non-ionic surfactants to give you maximum cleaning power. It has a high foaming value and free rinsing. This cleaning product also complies with all SABS 825 requirements.

This cleaning chemical is highly concentrated but is still gentle on skin and has a neutral pH. 

For more information on this HACCP compliant cleaning product please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is sure to have any cleaning chemicals you may need for HACCP cleaning. We manufacture all our cleaning products from our factory in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

HACCP Cleaning - General Cleaning - Multi H

Cleaning in the food industry requires specialised cleaning products. All your cleaning chemicals must be food safe and it is important that they are effective in ensuring that your environment remains hygienic.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures a range of HACCP compliant cleaning products called h-range. These cleaning chemicals have been created specifically to clean all areas where the highest hygiene standard must be met in the food industry.

Multi H is a general purpose cleaning product that is solvent-based. It is designed to comply with SABS 1344 requirements. It has excellent cleaning ability and is very easy to use. It is pH neutral, free rinsing and biodegradable. It is a good environmental choice while still being effective on oil and grease.

For more information on HACCP compliant cleaning products please visit our website at www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures all the cleaning chemicals you need from their factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning products supplier!

HACCP Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Hand Soap Plus H

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures a large range of cleaning products. One of the specialized product ranges that they manufacture is their HACCP compliant h-range of cleaning products. This range of cleaning chemicals is specifically designed for use in the food industry.

This range has several different hand cleaning products. Hand Soap Plus H is a thick green liquid soap to be used in a soap dispenser. This cleaning product contains a dual chain QAC as the anti-bacterial agent, thickener and surfactant. This cleaning chemical is ideal for use in veterinary clinics, hospitals, kitchens and food factories.

For more information on this cleaning product and other HACCP compliant cleaners please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures a huge range of cleaning products from factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier! 

HACCP Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Hand Cleaner H

In environments where food is handled it is very important that everything in that environment stays hygienic. This includes keeping hands clean. Following a proper hand washing procedure is necessary.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures the h-range of cleaning chemicals that has been specifically designed for use in the food industry.  These cleaning products are HACCP compliant. One of their hand cleaners is known as Hand Cleaner H. This hand cleaner is a thick, clear liquid for use in soap dispensers. It is ideal for use in hospitals, veterinary clinics and kitchens because it contains alcohol and anti-bacterial agents. This hand cleaner leaves hands feeling soft and is non-irritating to skin. It works with a two-phase action: initial kill by alcohol and then followed by the long lasting effect of Irgasan.

For more information on this hand cleaning product and other food safe cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures its cleaning chemicals in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning products manufacturer!

How to clean - food and beverage

Cleaning in any food factory or food processing plant is something that has to be taken very seriously. In these environments so many things can cause for bacteria to start to grow and spread. It can spread really quickly and getting rid of it then becomes a real challenge.

This is where the H-range can help. This range of cleaning products has been designed to be the easiest and most effective way of cleaning in a food environment. These cleaning chemicals are also HACCP compliant. H-range chemicals are safe and effective at cleaning and disinfecting.

For more information on what h-range can do for your food and drink processing plant please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures the h-range of cleaning chemicals at their factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning products manufacturer!

What standards are there for HACCP chemicals?

Blendwell Chemicals in Midrand, South Africa manufacture a huge range of cleaning chemicals. One of the ranges of cleaning chemicals is a range of HACCP compliant cleaning products. We call this range our H-range.

These cleaning products have been specifically designed to for the food industry. There are two categories of cleaning products for the food industry and they are cleaners and disinfectants. These products can be certified by the SABS. Cleaning chemicals can carry the SABS 1828 and disinfectants can carry the SABS 1853.

Many cleaning products in our H-range carry either one of these marks of quality for your reassurance that the safety of your food factory will not be contaminated or compromised by the cleaning products you choose.

For more information on our h-range please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products.

Our factory is ISO9001 approved. You can find us in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer! 

What are the control measures for chemical hazards?

In a food factory or kitchen it is really important have procedures or control measures in place to minimise any chemicals from becoming hazards.

This can be done by only purchasing packaging from reputable suppliers. These suppliers will need to prove that their packaging is safe for use in the food industry.

When cleaning chemicals have entered the premises of a food factory or kitchen it is vital to keep the cleaning chemicals separate from any food areas – this will include food storage areas. Cleaning chemicals must never be stored in unmarked containers. Food must never be stored in old cleaning chemical containers.

The cleaning chemicals to be used in a food factory should be approved for use in the food industry. All staff members should be properly trained for how to use the cleaning chemicals so that correct dilutions and applications are followed.  This will include proper rinsing after cleaning is completed to ensure that no residues are left to potentially contaminate food. Care must always be taken to protect food from any cleaning or pest control procedures.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures many cleaning chemicals including HACCP compliant cleaning products from their factory in Halfway House, South Africa. For more information on their food industry cleaning chemicals please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals is your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

What are the sources of chemical hazards in a food factory?

Contamination from chemicals can happen in a food factory when proper procedures are not followed. During the preparation of food be aware that fumes could contaminate the food.

Making sure that packaging does not contaminate food is an important step. Additives like colourants and preservatives can also taint food. Fruit and vegetables may have also been exposed to pesticides and care must be taken to be sure that this does no harm.

Cleaning chemicals can also create a problem of contaminating food if items are not properly rinsed or if care is not taken when diluting cleaning products. This is easily overcome when staff are properly trained and supervised. Cleaning chemicals that are eco-friendly may be a better option. Green cleaning products are safer for staff to use as well as being kinder on the environment.

Blendwell Chemicals is a cleaning chemical manufacturer based in Midrand, South Africa. Please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products for more information on HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier!

How to keep clean when handling food

The 10 commandments of handling food

When handling food it is important for all individual who are in the food factory to follow the 10 commandments of personal hygiene.

Firstly, hair must be covered with a mop cap that does not allow any hair to be exposed to minimise risk of loose hairs falling into the food that is being prepared in the food factory. Staff must not touch their face or ears when working with food. Individuals must also keep their noses out of the food.

All staff should ensure that they have a fresh mouth and that they do not handle any food when sick.

Proper protective clothing must be worn. This clothing must always be worn and should be well-maintained and cleaned thoroughly. It should be regularly inspected.

Staff working in a food factory must always work with care. There should be no jewellery worn in the kitchen as germs and bacteria can hide in all jewellery. Nobody should be allowed to eat or smoke in food preparation areas. There should be designated areas for these activities.

Finally staff should be trained to clean hands on a very regular basis and should be properly trained in hand cleaning procedures.

For more information on HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals manufactured by Blendwell Chemicals please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemicals supplier!

What are control measures?

Kitchens and food factories need to have control measures to ensure that hazards are not able to become a problem in these environments. Controlling and limiting contaminations is vital. There are several things that can be done as control measures.

To only use approved suppliers will ensure that there is a good quality of ingredients coming into the factory. These ingredients should only come from a HACCP compliant factory.

The staff should be effectively instructed, trained and supervised. All staff should be trained in HACCP so that everyone is clear on the necessity of carry out duties in a way that cannot compromise HACCP objectives. All staff should also be trained in ensuring that their own levels of personal hygiene are also very high.

It is vital that pest infestations are prevented and there is great care taken to ensure that waste is disposed of effectively and can cause no future problems.

To keep everything clean it helps if the premises is well-designed and that all equipment is properly planned and well maintained. All points of contact for food must be properly cleaned and disinfected. In a premises with a good layout, raw food and ready-to-eat foods will never come into contact with one another.

For more information on cleaning products to be used in a food factory or kitchen please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a large range of HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals a t their factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!