In the food processing industry, cleanliness is key. Hundreds of rules and regulations are implemented to make sure your warehouse and food processing plants are as safe as possible. Making sure your flooring is safe is one of the first steps towards a safer warehouse. If a proper dust mop routine is implemented, you will be well on your way towards reducing the chance of injury, dust, and dirt around sensitive materials such as food.

 
Most floors however, can become stained and require a more thorough cleaning during regular use. Tile floors are especially susceptible to underlying dirt and grime. It is very important to clean tile grout as it has a tendency to accumulate gunk from normal use. Simply using a dust mop or a broom will not thoroughly clean the floor. A deep scrub and a little elbow grease is the best way to get your tile spotless!

 

Here are 7 easy steps to clean grout in your food processing plant!

These 7 steps for cleaning grout apply to any tile floor
including bathroom tile and home kitchen tile as well!

1. Put on Safety Equipment
   Gloves and eye protection are essential. Knee pads are recommended for hand scrubbing, but not required.
2. Ensure Food Processing Products are HACCP Compliant
   Remember that a proper color coding system is excellent for preventing cross-contamination.
3. Clean the Entire Tile Floor
   Use a dust mop or floor broom to remove the top layer of dirt. Then mop the entire floor using soap and water.
4. Spray on Grout Cleaner
   Spray the cleaner generously into the grout. Only spray and scrub one area at a time to prevent skipping any grout. Allow for the cleaner stand about five minutes to penetrate the dirt.
   
5. Begin Scrubbing the Grout
   Using a high quality grout scrub, begin scrubbing between the tiles. Repeat until the grout in the area is thoroughly cleaned.
6. Wipe the Area Down
   Use a dry cloth towel to wipe up the remaining residue.
7. Repeat Steps 3-5
   Move on to the next area and repeat the process. Every tile area should be completely cleaned.

With that, you’re well on your way to a cleaner food processing plant! Cleaning grout is an essential step in improving the safety and cleanliness of any tile floor.

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