Chapter 12 Cleaning and Sanitizing Flashcards
Cleaning
the way to properly disinfect something
Detergents
cleaners designed to penetrate and soften dirt
Degreasers
alkaline detergents that contain a grease dissolving agent
Delimers
used on mineral deposits and other soils that degreasers can’t remove such as rust
Abrasive cleaner
cleaners containing a scouring agent used to scrub off hard to remove dirt
Heat sanitizing
using heat to remove the number of microorganisms on a surface to clean levels
Three types of chemical sanitizers
Chlorine, Quaternary Ammonia, Iodine
Concentration
How much of cleaner is mixed together with water
Water hardness
the amount of minerals in the water
High-Temperature machines
Dishwasher that uses heat to sanitize dishes and utensils
Nonfood-contact surfaces
surfaces that do not come in contact with exposed food
Five steps to cleaning and sanitizing
1.remove food products 2. start rinsing 3.wash with hot water and detergent, rinse 4. apply sanitizer 5. air dry
When to clean and sanitize
right after use
3 compartment sink setup
- rinse 2. wash 3. sanitize
Five steps to using 3 compartment sink
- Scrape 2. rinse 3. wash 4. sanitize 5. air dry