Annalisa Hultberg, Extension Educator, food safety
This time of the season is very busy, and we get lots of questions about finding commonly purchased materials for cleaning, sanitizing, handwashing, and in the packshed so growers don't have to spend time searching for supplies. I have compiled some of the most commonly sought out materials for handwashing, cleaning, sanitizing and packshed maintenance and links to purchase them.
For instructions on how to build the handwash stand, see this factsheet
Handwashing Stand
You can purchase the supplies for a handwashing stand from many suppliers, but here are some suggestions.
- RelianceProducts Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container = $19.76 each
- Rubbermaid 11 qt. Dish Pans (to hold the paper towels) = $12.60 each
- Seventh Generation Hand Soap, Free & Clean Unscented, 12 oz, 8 Pack = $30.32
- Pacific Blue Basic Recycled Multifold Paper Towels (Previously Branded Envision) by GP PRO (Georgia-Pacific), Brown, 23304, 250 Towels Per Pack, 16 Packs Per Case = $35.48
- Trash can to collect paper towels (covered is best)
- 5 gallon bucket to catch water (water can be put on grass, trees, the road etc)
To equip a portable handwashing stand, use the supplies listed above
Cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment
Cleaning and sanitizing things like your harvest tools, totes and tables that are used for sorting is an important to keep your produce free from contaminants that can cause foodborne illness. To learn more about cleaning and sanitizing procedures, see this factsheet below.
Here are supplies for cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment, surfaces, brush washers, tables, drains etc.
Comments
Post a Comment