Cleaning and waste management

Clean premises will reduce the risk of contamination, avoid pest infestations, provide a safe and pleasant environment in which to work. Follow these simple guidelines:

Adopt a clean as you go policy when you produce waste and mess
Use one cleaning chemical supplier and ask for a demonstration
Always use a cleaning schedule and stick to it
A cleaning schedule informs staff as to whom is going to clean which piece of equipment or area with which chemical, on what day, when, and who is going to check that it has been done
Keep all chemicals locked away from food
Do not pour cleaning chemicals into unmarked containers
Read chemical safety and user instructions before use
Empty and clean buckets after use
Hang brushes and mops off the floor after use, away from food rooms
Provide suitable dustbins with lids
Regularly clean refuse areas
Arrange a trade waste agreement with the local authority or reputable waste removal company
Employ a cleaning contractor to carry out a deep clean every six months
Do not use cleaning chemical containers for food storage
Use a detergent to remove grease and a disinfectant to kill bacteria