Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sanitising: What Food Facilities Must Get Right

Food processing worker disinfecting equipment with PPE as part of cleaning and sanitising procedures in a controlled hygiene environment

Ecowize supports South African food facilities with practical, audit-ready hygiene systems that make cleaning, disinfecting and sanitising consistent on the floor. These three terms are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing, and audits will treat them differently. Getting the sequence right, using approved chemistry correctly, and recording what happened, where, […]

Specialised Cleaning in Food Facilities: Strategy, Compliance and Safety

Ecowize technicians on a boom lift performing high-level specialised cleaning of exterior cladding at a food facility, wearing full fall-protection.

Why specialised cleaning demands a managed approach While specialised cleaning is often associated with production environments, hygiene risks extend beyond the factory floor. Offices, administration areas, staff facilities, washrooms, reception areas and external building surrounds all contribute to the overall hygiene standard of a site. These spaces influence employee wellbeing, visitor perception, compliance outcomes and […]