Training is the most important aspect of sanitation. Without having the correct knowledge we can not use commonsense to prevent sanitation issues that may lead to crop losses or an unsafe work environment.

We have grown We have grown MOREMORE in our greenhouse during the growing cycle in our greenhouse during the growing cycle then we might think?then we might think?

We have bacteria, fungi, virus, insects, mineral deposits, organic We have bacteria, fungi, virus, insects, mineral deposits, organic material and chemical residues left behind from 8 months of growing.material and chemical residues left behind from 8 months of growing.

During the growing cycle we have little control over sanitation in the growing area. This creates mineral deposits and organic build up. Which greenhouse pests can use to protect themselves from disinfection and control measures.

Raw Acids will generally only remove minerals leaving behind organic Raw Acids will generally only remove minerals leaving behind organic material that may create a bio-film or cause plugging in the new crop.material that may create a bio-film or cause plugging in the new crop.

If not strong enough the acid can actually become another mineral.If not strong enough the acid can actually become another mineral. Use a formulated Acid cleaner RE: Use a formulated Acid cleaner RE: REGAINREGAIN / / STRIP-ITSTRIP-IT to insure that to insure that

all mineral deposits and organic material has been completely all mineral deposits and organic material has been completely dissolved, and flushed from the system.dissolved, and flushed from the system.

So 2% REGAIN/12hrs/flush to Ph 5 or higherSo 2% REGAIN/12hrs/flush to Ph 5 or higher

This is Where We Start @ The BeginningThis is Where We Start @ The Beginning

Most of us know we need to use an acid to clean the lines. But what one? Start in the mixing tanks to ensure the entire system is cleaned.

If we have cleaned everything in the lines with the acid why disinfect.

We have been taught over the years to use products like bleach, HP and We have been taught over the years to use products like bleach, HP and Chlorine Dioxide and many others. Chlorine Dioxide and many others.

These are corrosive products and leave no residual to prevent the introduction These are corrosive products and leave no residual to prevent the introduction of greenhouse pests.of greenhouse pests.

When Equipment is corroded it becomes more difficult to clean When Equipment is corroded it becomes more difficult to clean It also becomes a safe haven for bacteria fungi and virusIt also becomes a safe haven for bacteria fungi and virus If we disinfect with a product like If we disinfect with a product like KLEENGROW/ CHEMPROCIDE KLEENGROW/ CHEMPROCIDE a residual a residual

is left behind.is left behind. KLEENGROW KLEENGROW is a Quat with the active being DDAC. This molecule has been is a Quat with the active being DDAC. This molecule has been

used for many years in food manufacturing and Agriculture industries.used for many years in food manufacturing and Agriculture industries. DDAC DDAC is the only Quat that is non corrosive with a Ph of 6 to 8, works in hard is the only Quat that is non corrosive with a Ph of 6 to 8, works in hard

and soft water, minerals and organics have little affect on the performance and soft water, minerals and organics have little affect on the performance and it will leave a residual for up to 30 days.and it will leave a residual for up to 30 days.

We have cleaned the system with acidWe have cleaned the system with acid Rinsed and flushed until the Ph was above 5Rinsed and flushed until the Ph was above 5 Filled the system with Filled the system with KLEENGROW KLEENGROW which is still in the system.which is still in the system. This is when we hang the lines to get them in a position to clean the outside This is when we hang the lines to get them in a position to clean the outside

surfaces.surfaces. The The KLEENGROWKLEENGROW that is in the system will be used later in the clean up. that is in the system will be used later in the clean up.

At this point we can remove the dead plants, growing media, ground cover At this point we can remove the dead plants, growing media, ground cover and any potable equipment used during the growing cycle.and any potable equipment used during the growing cycle.

The only thing in the growing area should be the equipment and staff that will The only thing in the growing area should be the equipment and staff that will be used for cleaning.be used for cleaning.

All food handling equipment, staff, sales people and products to be used in All food handling equipment, staff, sales people and products to be used in the next cycle should be removed and not used again until after the complete the next cycle should be removed and not used again until after the complete cleaning and disinfecting of the greenhouse and this equipment.cleaning and disinfecting of the greenhouse and this equipment.

From this To this

•Clean the Entire Structure: Glass, Poly, Posts, Irrigation, Concrete and the Clean the Entire Structure: Glass, Poly, Posts, Irrigation, Concrete and the GroundGround•This step should be done using an acid cleaner such as This step should be done using an acid cleaner such as REGAIN / STRIP-ITREGAIN / STRIP-IT•It has a low Ph to remove the Minerals. It has a low Ph to remove the Minerals. •It is a formulated cleaner developed also to remove organic material and It is a formulated cleaner developed also to remove organic material and proteinsproteins•It rinses completely and quickly from the surfaces leaving no residual that It rinses completely and quickly from the surfaces leaving no residual that could affect the Disinfection Processcould affect the Disinfection Process•Raw acids can damage the surfaces and High Ph cleaners take much more Raw acids can damage the surfaces and High Ph cleaners take much more water to rinse away.water to rinse away.

Removing the build up and preparing for disinfection

Once again the theory is used here.Once again the theory is used here. Do we need to disinfect??Do we need to disinfect?? YESYES we need to disinfect but with a product that will leave a preventative we need to disinfect but with a product that will leave a preventative

residual on the surfaces that will not harm your structures, equipment or your residual on the surfaces that will not harm your structures, equipment or your seedlings.seedlings.

DDAC DDAC has been tested on many Plant bacteria, Fungi and Virus.has been tested on many Plant bacteria, Fungi and Virus.

Lighter than water floats in the air.

UPTAKEUPTAKE is a new product from is a new product from It is registered as a wetting agent and fertilizer additiveIt is registered as a wetting agent and fertilizer additive UPTAKEUPTAKE can be added to fertilizer, fungicide tank mixes and foliar sprays can be added to fertilizer, fungicide tank mixes and foliar sprays Due to the natural ability of this formulation to control algaeDue to the natural ability of this formulation to control algae It makes a great addition to your sanitation program during the growing cycle It makes a great addition to your sanitation program during the growing cycle

when applied by means of constant injection.when applied by means of constant injection.

Cleaning of the growing areas is only one step in the sanitation process.Cleaning of the growing areas is only one step in the sanitation process. It is very important to clean all areas of production, storage and transportationIt is very important to clean all areas of production, storage and transportation There are many places and pieces of equipment that can be safe haven for There are many places and pieces of equipment that can be safe haven for

insects, bacteria and fungiinsects, bacteria and fungi In dry storage areas it is common to find rodents and insectsIn dry storage areas it is common to find rodents and insects In coolers there can be pressure from Grey Mold, causing a short shelf life. In coolers there can be pressure from Grey Mold, causing a short shelf life. This is also a good area for human disease pressure such as Listeria. This is also a good area for human disease pressure such as Listeria. Totes, crates, picking machine and spray equipment all needs to be cleaned and Totes, crates, picking machine and spray equipment all needs to be cleaned and

disinfected prior to entering the cleaned growing area.disinfected prior to entering the cleaned growing area.

Cleaning and Disinfecting has not kept up with TechnologyCleaning and Disinfecting has not kept up with Technology Our packing lines are very efficient but if we clean them or even get them wet Our packing lines are very efficient but if we clean them or even get them wet

it could damage the electronic sensors and solenoid valvesit could damage the electronic sensors and solenoid valves So what is the solution?So what is the solution? Contact Protect Contact Protect is a 2 part epoxy that comes in a double cylinder trigger gun.is a 2 part epoxy that comes in a double cylinder trigger gun. This allows for a application even to the smallest of areas that may require This allows for a application even to the smallest of areas that may require

protectionprotection Once your valves and electronics have been protected then regular cleaning Once your valves and electronics have been protected then regular cleaning

and disinfecting of the entire packing line will be possible.and disinfecting of the entire packing line will be possible.

Packing sheds and equipment can be very difficult to clean and disinfect Packing sheds and equipment can be very difficult to clean and disinfect completely.completely.

This is apparent when we look at the amount of recalls in Food Manufacturing This is apparent when we look at the amount of recalls in Food Manufacturing and in Agriculture. and in Agriculture.

This equipment has many difficult areas to reach with a brush or rag.This equipment has many difficult areas to reach with a brush or rag. Spray and wipe type cleaning is not effective on high volume production Spray and wipe type cleaning is not effective on high volume production

equipment.equipment. Therefore it is important that the cleaner you use is strong enough to remove Therefore it is important that the cleaner you use is strong enough to remove

the build up from your equipment without the aid of a mechanical actionthe build up from your equipment without the aid of a mechanical action Should be formulated in such a way that it does not damage your equipment Should be formulated in such a way that it does not damage your equipment

from regular cleaning.from regular cleaning. Remember, if we corrode our surfaces it makes them more difficult to clean Remember, if we corrode our surfaces it makes them more difficult to clean

and disinfect in the future.and disinfect in the future.

Corrosion

Insect & Bacteria

Mold and more

Corrosion, Insects & Bacteria

All your equipment should be cleaned and disinfected in the same mannerAll your equipment should be cleaned and disinfected in the same manner Most equipment will have a build up of organic material rather than mineralsMost equipment will have a build up of organic material rather than minerals Therefore it is important to use a cleaner that is high in alkalinity and will Therefore it is important to use a cleaner that is high in alkalinity and will

remove these soils with out scrubbingremove these soils with out scrubbing The first step is to FOAM the equipment to be cleaned. If the equipment is The first step is to FOAM the equipment to be cleaned. If the equipment is

kept in a specific area, then foam this area as wellkept in a specific area, then foam this area as well T-KLORR-XX / HORTI-KLORRT-KLORR-XX / HORTI-KLORR is a product developed by is a product developed by Pace Pace to clean all to clean all

types of surfaces and remove many different types of build up types of surfaces and remove many different types of build up Built with surfactants to promote fast, effective and economical cleaningBuilt with surfactants to promote fast, effective and economical cleaning It will rinse completely from the surfaces leaving no residual to affect the It will rinse completely from the surfaces leaving no residual to affect the

performance of your disinfection process.performance of your disinfection process.

What type of Cleaner To Use?What type of Cleaner To Use?

Out of Sight / Many Small Hard to Reach Areas/ Hand Cleaning/ Foam Cleaning

In the Food Manufacturing Industry we use a 5 step procedure for cleaning In the Food Manufacturing Industry we use a 5 step procedure for cleaning and disinfecting.and disinfecting.

Rinse / Foam / Rinse / Disinfect / RinseRinse / Foam / Rinse / Disinfect / Rinse This is to ensure there is no residual chemicals left behind which many This is to ensure there is no residual chemicals left behind which many

transfer to the foodtransfer to the food In Agriculture we have constant pressure to the crop and to the finished In Agriculture we have constant pressure to the crop and to the finished

product from outside sources and internal procedures.product from outside sources and internal procedures. Therefore it is important Therefore it is important ONCEONCE again to use a disinfectant that is non again to use a disinfectant that is non

corrosive to equipment and structures, is not phyto toxic to your crop, is safe corrosive to equipment and structures, is not phyto toxic to your crop, is safe on the environment and most important will leave a disinfectant residual for on the environment and most important will leave a disinfectant residual for 30 days while the new crop is being established30 days while the new crop is being established

Clean Equipment

Storage/ Mechanical

Packing/ Food Contact Less than 100ppm

If You have Cleaned and Disinfected your :If You have Cleaned and Disinfected your : Irrigation System and Greenhouse StructureIrrigation System and Greenhouse Structure If You have Cleaned and Disinfected your :If You have Cleaned and Disinfected your : Equipment and Storage AreasEquipment and Storage Areas If You have re trained Your staff in Proper :If You have re trained Your staff in Proper : Personnel Hygiene and food Safety ProtocolsPersonnel Hygiene and food Safety Protocols Then you can be pretty sure that there will be little or no disease pressure Then you can be pretty sure that there will be little or no disease pressure

to your new crop.to your new crop. Remember at this point your have a 30 day residual to help your new crop Remember at this point your have a 30 day residual to help your new crop

to establish with little or no stress.to establish with little or no stress.

REGAIN / T-KLORR-XX / FIST / MASTER CAXSTRIP-IT / HORTI-KLORR / CLEAN UP / WASHRITE

CHEMPROCIDE / KLEENGROW /UPTAKE