The Truth About Sticky Mats
A common method for controlling contamination at floor level is the use of sticky mats. While these seem like a really cost effective option, they
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Hose Reels – Bug trap or must have piece of equipment?
Deciding on what hose reel to buy is a perplexing decision, there are a plethora of different types in the market. Hose reels vary in
Should you use a separate foam hose for cleaner and sanitiser?
Ideally you should have a separate foam hose for each different chemical, if you use the same hose for each product (without a rinse step)
What is the BRC?
The BRC is a global food safety standard. It was the first standard to be GFSI benchmarked. The standard has been adopted by food manufacturers
Do I need a CoA for my cleaning chemicals?
What is a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)? A CoA is a document most often issued by a quality control department. It serves to confirm with
Things to consider when purchasing metal detectable pens and markers
When designed correctly the metal detectable pen or marker can be easy to use, easy to store and almost impossible to break. However the wrong
Bristle stiffness and what option is best for you.
With the many options available it can be confusing selecting the correct bristle for your application. Hopefully some of the information below will shed some
What to look for when costing up visual management boards for your factory.
Visual management boards are fast becoming the norm in food factories looking to implement 5S or lean management. Because of this, there are now a
How to save time and money by using the correct wash down accessories
In our journeys around our customers sites, we see numerous issues caused by not using the correct wash down accessories. Here are some of the
Things to look for when purchasing a portable foamer
With the many options available in the marketplace it can be confusing trying to decide which portable foamer is best for you. We have below suggested
Helping you make the best choice for effective floor mopping
According to some reports, mops date back as early as the Roman times, and although materials used have improved, they are not much different from
Having Mould or Mildew issues?
What is the best process for getting rid of mould or mildew? It is best to do a deep clean to remove what you
7 factors to consider when setting your metal detector frequency
When setting up your metal detector, your core variable is the metal detector frequency. Here we look at 7 other factors you need to take
Clean floors – too often underestimated
Prevent dirty floors in a simple way. A ProfilGate section in critical passages, such as between the logistics hall and production, will make a signifcant
Is gel or foam best for commercial skincare products?
The great hand soap debate – gel or foam – when it comes to the workplace, which one is best and why? A lot of
How do MPI chemical approvals work for NZ food factories?
Firstly, let’s look at what areas of food processing chemicals MPI covers and what they don’t When it comes to cleaning and sanitising chemicals, the
Why does stainless steel corrode when it’s supposed to be stainless?
Stainless steel is the material of choice for food processing equipment and rightly so – why then does it corrode or stain? This is a
Fallacy of 82°C water for open plant cleaning/sanitising
The meat processing industry sometimes uses 82ºC water during the clean or more often as their final rinse step, however this old school thinking needs
What’s the best way to navigate New Zealand’s chemical storage regulations?
This area can seem on the surface to be a bit of a minefield, but if we break it down into components it makes the
Haz-Lok 200 Ltr Drum Connection Instructions
Using the 200 Ltr Haz-Lok drum system is a great step forward for operator safety, however it’s important those changing the drums over know exactly
