Cleaning Logs & Schedules
Compliance
Cleaning Logs & Schedules
Maintain cleaning records for food safety and GMP compliance.
Setting Up Cleaning Tasks
- Go to Cleaning → Add Task.
- Define the task:
- Title: Brief name (e.g., "Still Cleaning").
- Area/Equipment: What needs cleaning.
- Instructions: Steps and chemicals required.
- Frequency: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
Scheduling
Weekly View
- See all scheduled tasks for the current week.
- Visual calendar display.
- Identify overdue tasks.
- Plan cleaning activities.
Frequency Options
- Daily: Tasks needed every day.
- Weekly: Once per week tasks.
- Monthly: Monthly deep cleans.
Recording Completion
- Select task from schedule.
- Click Sign Off.
- Enter:
- Completion date.
- Person who completed it.
- Any observations or issues.
- Record is permanently logged.
Compliance Benefits
- Audit Trail: Prove cleaning was completed.
- GMP Compliance: Meet good manufacturing practices.
- Food Safety: Demonstrate hygiene controls.
- Staff Accountability: Clear ownership of tasks.
- Regulatory Inspections: Show systematic approach.
Common Cleaning Tasks
Production Equipment
- Still cleaning after each run.
- CIP (Clean In Place) procedures.
- Condenser cleaning.
- Collection vessel sanitization.
Production Areas
- Floor cleaning.
- Work surface sanitization.
- Drainage cleaning.
- Waste disposal areas.
Storage Areas
- Botanical storage hygiene.
- Spirit storage temperature and cleanliness.
- Packaging material storage.
Tips
- Set up all tasks at once during onboarding.
- Use detailed instructions for consistency.
- Photograph clean equipment as evidence.
- Review cleaning effectiveness regularly.
- Update tasks when procedures change.