How to Use a Sanitizing Bucket & Lid

When working in an environment that deals with food, it is of the utmost importance to adhere to proper sanitation techniques. Sanitizing kills harmful bacteria. Your most important tool when it comes to this is the sanitizer bucket. Any item that comes in contact with foods and utensils should be sanitized. A bucket filled with sanitizer solutions should be kept near the food preparation area at all times. Proper guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration should always be followed when using any type of chemical around food and food preparation surfaces.

Things You'll Need

• Clean Cloth
• Medium-size plastic bucket
• Chlorine or FDA approved sanitizer
• White test strips

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Instructions

Filling the Bucket

• 1

  Fill the bucket about halfway with extremely hot water. It is imperative that the mixture be accurate for effectiveness. Mix chlorine with the water between 50 and 100 parts per million. Use a white paper test strip to check the balance. It will turn blue if the mixture is correct.

• 2

  Add clean cloths to the mixture. Squeeze out excess before wiping surfaces down. Change the water every couple of hours.

• 3

  Store the bucket near the food preparation area, but not on it. An ideal place might be under the work area. Empty it and put in storage with the lid when not in use.