Cleaning and Sanitizing

It is not important to understand the difference between cleaning and sanitizing.

• True

• False

Cleaning is the process of removing food and other types of soil from a surface such as countertop of plate.

• True

• False

Sanitizing is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on surface to safe levels

• True

• False

Surfaces must first be cleaned and rinsed before being sanitized

• True

• False

Cleaning agents are divided into five categories

• True

• False

Two methods that can be used to sanitize surfaces:

• Detergents and acid cleaners

• Abrasive cleaners

• Heat sanitizing and chemical sanitizing

• Solvent cleaners and abrasive cleaners

Often called degreasers. These cleaners work well in areas where grease has been burned on.

• Detergents

• Solvent cleaners

• Acid cleaners

• Abrasive cleaners

These cleaners are often used to remove scale in warewashing machines and steam tables.

• Detergents

• Solvent cleaners

• Acid cleaners

• Abrasive cleaners

These cleaners contain a scouring agent that helps scrub off hard-to-remove soils. These cleaners are used on floors or to remove baked on or burned on foods in pots and pans.

• Detergents

• Solvent cleaners

• Acid cleaners

• Abrasive cleaners

The condition of the soil or stain affects how easily it can be removed.

• True

• False

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