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Proper care, maintenance and storage of food contact tools is critical for ensuring a sanitary and code-compliant facility. In this blog, we’ll discuss the importance of tool maintenance, the basics on how to properly clean and store items, and how to identify when it is time for replacement. Why Tool Maintenance Matters Tool cleaning and storage protocols are essential to food safety, compliance, functionality, and for maximizing your investment. Following the correct procedures can preve …

Safety, efficiency and comfort are important factors when it comes to cleaning and material handling in industrial settings. Long hours performing specific and repetitive tasks have a physical and mental impact on employees. It’s critical to understand that tool design choice plays an important role in a workforce’s overall health and productivity. Investing in the right quality tools reduces injuries and increases productivity, offering long-term benefits to an organization. Er …

Color-coding is a simple way to have a big impact on your facility’s food safety, sanitation and compliance. Designating certain colors for tools based on different uses, processes or zones is practical and offers a host of benefits. It prevents cross contamination from allergens, pathogens, chemicals, and physical contaminants -- improving quality control and reducing risk of product recall and related issues. It also increases efficiency by helping with tool organization/storage, too …

Choosing the right shovel can make all the difference. Whether you simply require FDA/HAACP color-coding compliance or also certain features like lightweight, non-sparking, reinforced, metal detectable or ergonomic design, we carry a variety of shovel styles and sizes to meet your needs. And, all of our shovels are approved for direct food contact.PLASTIC. Our durable plastic shovels are made from FDA-compliant polypropylene and available in many colors for HAACP programs. Hygienicall …

If tubes and valves are on your cleaning list, we’ve got the best brushes for you. Our selection of FDA-compliant and durable Vikan Tube & Valve Brushes are perfect for your brewery, winery or food/beverage production facility. Helically wound,13 gauge stainless steel shafts makes them chemically resistant, flexible and strong. Low absorption polyester bristles and polypropylene grips make tough cleaning jobs easy. And, availability in up to 5 colors assists in HACCP/FSMA complianc …