CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL SANITARY LINES IN-PLACE1

Abstract

Cleaning-in-place (C.I.P.) procedures have been compared with dismantling and brushing techniques. Various times, temperatures, velocities and cleanser compositions were studied to determine the combination which was between that which would yield a satisfactory and that which would yield an unsatisfactory condition. Bacteriological and physical examination of C.I.P. lines cleaned at 150°F. or above for 20 min. indicate that C.I.P. procedures are as effective as, or better than dismantling and brush cleaning.