How To Clean A Meat Slicer At The End Of The Day

                                             How To Clean A Meat Slicer At The End Of The Day

Deep cleaning your slicer is the key to preventing foodborne illnesses and must be done at the end of every day of use. While it involves taking apart the unit and cleaning all parts thoroughly, deep cleaning is an important task to complete at the end of every day:

· Disconnect the machine from its power source and set the blade to zero.

· Wipe away large food pieces with a paper towel or cloth.

· Disassemble the slicer according to manufacturer directions, removing the blade, product tray, carriage, and product pusher. Take all these parts to a prepared dish sink of hot water and detergent. (If your unit does not include a knife removal tool, read your owners’ manual for recommended ways to deep clean the slicer blade.)

· A deep clean will often include a more thorough wipe down of the blade with detergent and hot water, rinsing, and finishing with a sanitizing spray.

·  Wash all parts thoroughly with hot water and soap. Rinse these pieces and spray them with a sanitizing spray. Let them air dry in their own area before reassembly.

Why Is It Necessary To Properly Clean Meat Slicers?

There are two simple reasons for thoroughly cleaning your facility’s meat slicer: a clean machine runs more efficiently and prevents foodborne illnesses from being passed onto the consumer. As with all proper cleaning strategies, there’s a side benefit: when you clean and maintain the meat slicer on a routine, your food processing facility will pass health inspections.

Any equipment that is well maintained will have a longer life. When you regularly clean and sanitize the meat slicer, you can make sure that it runs its best and with fewer issues. A well-run meat slicer will keep the operator safe, too.

It’s not something any facility that processes meat can afford to skip. Leaving a meat slicer for just one night without cleaning can cause the build-up of food particles and juices to settle, making the tool harder to clean. As this build-up worsens, bacterial growth will spread, and the machine’s parts won’t work as smoothly or efficiently – another health and safety problem for those operating it!

How to Clean a Meat Slicer

Meat slicers are used constantly in delis and grocery stores, however they can also be found in cafeterias, buffets, catering businesses, and other foodservice establishments. You can slice and chip meats, cheeses, and produce with your machine, making it extremely versatile. Since slicers are used so often for a variety of foods, it's important to understand how to clean them. Eventually, your slicer will wear out and you'll need to replace it with a new one. Until that point, you should learn basic meat slicer maintenance and ways to keep up your meat slicer blade. Read on for information on how to clean a meat slicer, blade maintenance, and more.