Minimise Chemical Waste in Food Factories

This video focuses on one of the key efficiency aspects of the Foodclean TCC methodology – Chemical Savings – and how we can help your facility minimise waste while ensuring consistent results. The proper administration of chemicals is not only essential for cleaning efficacy but also for reducing operational costs and enhancing sustainability.

1. The Benefits of the TCC™

Foodclean’s TCC™ methodology delivers measurable results that benefit your business on every level. By adopting this approach, you can achieve:

Spillages: Accidental spills lead to chemical wastage, potential contamination, and a need for additional clean-up.
Health & Safety Risks: Handling chemicals manually increases the risk of chemical contact, exposing workers to potential health hazards.
Inconsistency: Different operators may measure chemicals differently, leading to inconsistent cleaning quality or increased chemical usage.

How can Foodclean Support:

Automated Chemical Dosing Systems: By transitioning to automated dosing equipment, chemical usage can be precisely controlled, reducing human error and waste. These systems can be integrated with existing cleaning protocols, ensuring consistent and safe chemical application.

Training and Safety Measures: Correct training on handling chemicals, combined with improved safety protocols, can further reduce spillage and exposure risks.

2. Incorrect Titration and Its Impact

Another significant issue in local cleaning is incorrect titration – either too much or too little chemical being used. The consequences can include:

Inadequate Cleaning: On the other hand, insufficient chemicals can result in poor cleaning outcomes, requiring additional rounds of cleaning and more chemical use in the long run.
Product Tainting: Using the wrong chemical concentration can affect product quality, potentially leading to contamination.
Hot Water Use: Sometimes the chemicals are blended using hot water, which can result in the blended chemical being less effective, therefore exacerbating wastage and compromising cleaning efficiency.

How can Foodclean support:
• Precision Titration Technology: Our Factory Cleaning Systems ensure the precise amount of chemical is dispensed for each specific clean, eliminating the guesswork, preventing overuse and removing the risks and waste associated with using hot water.

3. Waste Down the Drain

Daily cleaning processes often involve rinsing out containers, equipment, and chemicals, which can lead to wastage in various forms, including:

Drum Rinsing: After chemicals are used, excess is often rinsed out of drums and containers, contributing to waste.
Emptying Containers: Similarly, when cleaning agents are transferred, the leftover residue is discarded down the drain or even disposed of improperly.
Equipment Rinsing: Washing down equipment like Technifoamers can lead to significant wastage, especially when not properly managed.

How can Foodclean support:
• Zero-Waste Systems: We provide systems designed to eliminate chemical waste by only dosing the exact amount required upon demand, at precisely the right dosage and without the use of chemical drums.

4. Centralised Factory Cleaning Savings

By switching to a centralised and automated cleaning system, factories can see a significant reduction in chemical waste:

Reduced Drum Usage: With centralised bulk chemical delivery systems, you can replace multiple smaller drums with fewer IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers). A recent case study has saved a factory 40 drums into 1 IBC!
Consistent Chemical Application: Centralised factory cleaning systems ensure that chemicals are dosed consistently and accurately across all cleaning areas, eliminating the need for operators to manually measure or mix chemicals.
Reduction in Plastic Waste: By switching to bulk chemical storage, the need for individual plastic drums or containers is greatly diminished, leading to a reduction in plastic waste

How can Foodclean support:

Centralised Factory Cleaning Systems: We specialise in chemical distribution systems that eliminate the use of containers, streamline processes, and ensure consistency in chemical application, all while supporting sustainability efforts.

Optimised Chemical Programs: Our team will work with you to optimise your chemical usage, ensuring that your factory is as efficient as possible, both in terms of cleaning and resource management.

A Smarter Way to Clean

Chemical wastage in cleaning processes is a widespread issue, but it can be reduced with the right technology and practices, such as automated systems, precision dosing, and centralised chemical delivery.

These measures help lower costs, improve sustainability, and enhance safety. The Foodclean TCC™ methodology focuses on efficiency and effectiveness, helping food manufacturers meet hygiene goals while saving time, money, and resources.