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[enotecahenry]

Hello,

We are using Teflon scrapers for cooking kettles.  Some of the new recipes we have are staining them and the question is do they need to be perfectly clean?  Risk: bacteria or potentially eventually a biofilm risk?

If we soak them in acid chemicals, it can get them cleaned up, but obviously it requires downtime to pull them out, etc.

Does anyone have a recommendation?  To clean or not to clean?

Thanks

 

 

[kconf]

Stains don't necessarily cause biofilms to develop. As long as they are cleaned and sanitized, and appear in smooth condition, I would not worry. 

[SQFconsultant]

Do you have to use Teflon?

[enotecahenry]

We had used Nylon and it became brittle over time with small pieces cracking/flaking off.  These are exposed to CIP chemicals and Heat, around 90C.

What else would you recommend?