Proper hygiene of surfaces and equipment is very important to avoid the risk of contamination in the industry. It is even more important in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food and slaughterhouses, which have strict quality control and health surveillance.
One of the biggest advantages of using rotomolded plastic pallets is precisely that they allow for hygiene and easy cleaning. Furthermore, this product has an antimicrobial additive that gives you more security in this requirement.
Learn how to clean plastic pallets
The rotomolded plastic pallet can be sanitized with various chemical products, including under pressure, without altering its color and weight characteristics.
The main advantage of this product is precisely the possibility of being sanitized and cleaned easily. It also has an antimicrobial additive that reinforces protection against fungi and bacteria, preventing contamination.
Unlike wooden pallets, which store fungi, bacteria and other contaminants, plastic pallets are not porous and do not absorb moisture, which helps to avoid contamination.
Another advantage for cleaning plastic pallets is that they do not absorb odors and do not have problems with pest infestation and the need for fumigation, like wooden pallets. Furthermore, it has a constant weight and long useful life.
The Tecnotri rotomolded plastic pallet also has protection against UV rays, class 8, the same as water tanks. Therefore, they can be exposed to external environments without changing their weight characteristics, as they are immune to external agents.
Because it is rotomolded, this product has no sharp corners, nails or splinters, which could hurt the hands of the people involved. Monoblocks, these products are manufactured in a single solid piece, with a smooth surface, which can be easily cleaned between uses.
Due to these characteristics, rotomolded plastic pallets meet sanitary requirements and comply with good manufacturing practices. These products are best suited for industries with hygiene requirements, such as food, pharmaceutical, dairy, among others.
Understand how to clean step by step
The Hygiene and Cleaning Manual of the Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics Sector Development Program, prepared by ABIHPEC, in partnership with Sebrae and ABDI, provides various guidelines for hygiene, cleaning and sanitization in the industry. See below for tips from the manual for cleaning pallets.
Required materials:
- Sanitizing solution;
- Spray pump;
- Air compressor;
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
How to proceed:
- Remove the raw materials that are on the pallet to be cleaned, transferring them to another pallet.
- Identify the pallet with the transferred raw materials.
- Take the pallets to the external yard and clean them using a pressure air jet.
- Lightly spray the sanitizing solution onto the pallet using a pump.
- Wait for the pallet to dry completely.
- Return with the pallet to the sector.
- Restore the raw materials on the properly cleaned and sanitized pallet.
See how to protect your company against COVID-19
The main mode of contagion of the coronavirus is through the respiratory route, through the exchange of bodily fluids with infected people. For example, droplets from coughs or sneezes from people nearby.
However, contamination can also happen through unclean surfaces and contaminated environments. According to researchers, COVID-19 can remain active on unsanitized surfaces for up to 72 hours (on plastic and stainless steel) or 24 hours (on cardboard).
Therefore, care must be taken to avoid contamination in the work environment and during the transport of goods. To this end, it is important to maintain a frequent cleaning procedure in common areas and prevent contamination before it occurs.
As we have seen, cleaning plastic pallets is an important procedure to ensure product quality and avoid contamination in the industry.
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