MANUAL CLEANING OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DAIRY EQUIPMENT

1. Immediately following use, pre-rinse with tepid water.
2. Begin cleaning using either Manosol Bulk Tank Cleaner or Heavy Duty Dairy Utensil Cleaner according to their label directions at a temperature as warm as the hands can stand. Brush all surfaces. Wear rubber gloves if solution is irritating to hands.
3. Acid rinse with a solution of Sterosol Milkstone Remover and Acid Rinse at a rate of 1 ounce per 6 gallons of warm water to prevent milkstone buildup and water spotting. Twice each week, instead of acid rinsing, rinse with a solution of Sterosol Milkstone Remover and Acid Rinse at a rate of 1 ounce per 2 gallons of warm (100°F) water for 10 minutes for the control of milkstone.
4. Before reuse, sanitize with a solution of either Steramine® at a rate of 1 ounce per 4 gallons of water (200 ppm) or Hypo-Chlor Formula 6.40 at a rate of 1 ounce per 2 gallons of water (200 ppm) at a temperature of 145°F for 5 to 10 minutes, or follow local health recommendations. A minimum of a 2 minute contact time is required. Drain the used solution from the equipment and air dry. DO NOT RINSE.

CIP CLEANING OF PIPELINES, MILKING MACHINES and BULK TANKS

1. Immediately after milking, flush entire system with warm (100°F) water until the water runs clear.
2. Circulate a solution of Sanitergent Mark X Pipeline Cleaner or Chlorinated Pipeline Detergent according to their label directions. Hand brush all parts not coming in contact with the solution.
3. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with water at 120°F and allow to drain.
4. Acid rinse with a solution of Sterosol Milkstone Remover and Acid Rinse at a rate of 1 ounce per 6 gallons of warm or cold water to prevent milkstone buildup and water spotting. Twice each week, instead of acid rinsing, rinse with a solution of Sterosol Milkstone Remover and Acid Rinse at a rate of 1 ounce per 2 gallons of warm (100°F) water for 10 minutes for the control of milkstone.
5. Before reuse, sanitize with a solution Hypo-Chlor Formula 6.40 at a rate of 1 ounce per 2 gallons of water (200 ppm) at a temperature of 145°F and circulate the solution for 5 to 10 minutes, or follow local health recommendations. A minimum of a 2 minute contact time is required. Drain the used solution from the equipment and air dry. DO NOT RINSE.

MANUAL CLEANING OF BULK TANKS

1. Immediately after the talk has been emptied of milk, rinse all surfaces with tepid 90°-120° water.
2. Remove all detachable equipment and make a solution of Manosol Bulk Tank Cleaner, Heavy Duty Dairy Utensil Cleaner, Sanitergent Mark X Pipeline Cleaner, or Chlorinated Pipeline Detergent according to their label directions. Brush the interior, especially the bottom of the cover, and all equipment thoroughly.
3. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with water at 120°F and allow to drain.
4. Acid rinse with a solution of Sterosol Milkstone Remover and Acid Rinse at a rate of 1 ounce per 6 gallons of warm or cold water to prevent milkstone buildup and water spotting. Twice each week, instead of acid rinsing, rinse with a solution of Sterosol Milkstone Remover and Acid Rinse at a rate of 1 ounce per 2 gallons of warm (100°F) water for 10 minutes for the control of milkstone in the bulk tank.
5. Before reuse, sanitize with a solution of either Steramine® at a rate of 1 ounce per 4 gallons of water (200 ppm) or Hypo-Chlor Formula 6.40 at a rate of 1 ounce per 2 gallons of water (200 ppm) at a temperature of 145°F, or follow local health recommendations. A minimum of a 2 minute contact time is required. Drain the used solution from the equipment and air dry. DO NOT RINSE.