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How often do mops need sanitizing in a low risk food facility?

Started by kathleen essa, May 16 2016 08:04 PM
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Posted 16 May 2016 - 08:04 PM

Could someone please tell me how often mops need sanitized in a food facility that is low risk, ie, dry bakery, no eggs?  After each use or weekly?

 

 


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Posted 17 May 2016 - 03:34 AM

Hi Kathleen,

 

By their nature mops are not particularly hygienic. It would be better to use food grade brushes and squeegees to clean your floor.

 

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