Four basics of cleaning Time Pay special attention to the bulk tank outlet valve for lower bacteria counts. Brush it thoroughly as the cleaning solution is discharged after routine tank cleaning. This means you'll probably need to wear gloves for manual cleaning of buckets, milking units, bulk tanks, and filter pans. Supplemental heaters in the wash vat can boost the temperature of cleaning solutions during washing, but keep them working. Generally, adequate temperature is more critical than the precise minutes of contact time of cleaning solutions.
Concentration Always use the recommended amounts of the better quality cleaners and sanitizers.
Don't try to save money on bargain-priced cleaning chemicals. Carefully measure the amounts of water and cleaners you use. Hard water can reduce the effectiveness of dairy cleaning chemicals. Most package labels will specify the amounts to use per quantity of water, according to the grains of water hardness. Chlorine detergents and sanitizers can lose their strength when stored in warm, moist areas.