Introduction to methods of washing and maintaining plastic pallets

A brief preface to pallet washing

Pallets are used in warehousing, material handling, and retail operations every day.  Since they are frequently in direct contact with your products, it is essential to know more about their washing and cleaning.

The biggest advantage of plastic pallets over their wooden and metal counterparts is that they are washable; so, washing plastic pallets is an important process in terms of safety and hygiene in the transportation and goods storage, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Plastic pallets are safe to reuse

One of the advantages of plastic pallets is their reusability. Unlike wooden pallets, which are porous and absorb harmful substances, you can easily wash and disinfect plastic pallets for multiple uses. As mentioned, this feature is very essential and useful for industries where cleanliness plays a significant role, such as the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Before reusing plastic pallets, you need to ensure your cleaning and sanitizing methods are standard. The pharmaceutical and food industries have regulations for hygienic processes to ensure that products remain safe and free from contaminants for human consumption.

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Plastic pallets are easier to clean

Pallets vary in shapes, dimensions, sizes, and quality, and some perform better than others for specific applications. However, when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene, plastic pallets are the best choice, as they can be washed quickly and easily.

Unlike wooden or metal products, plastic pallets can be washed with a high-pressure hose and dried quickly, without affecting their structural integrity. Also, some plastic pallets – such as Persian Sanat’s HP Series hygienic pallets – have antimicrobial properties, making them an ideal option for use in sensitive applications with strict hygiene requirements.

Benefits of washing plastic pallets

Regular disinfection and cleaning of plastic pallets is an important part of the quality control process. Even if you don’t need to clean your pallets, doing so can prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses or other contamination that could result in damage to your brand reputation.

To keep plastic pallets clean can also increase their lifespan and potentially improve workplace safety. Accumulated dirt, contaminants, and oil can wear out pallets and, in some cases, create unsafe shipping conditions. Ultimately, a clean workspace is more productive because pallets are one of the most important pieces of equipment in the material and product transportation process.

Methods to clean pallets

There are several ways to clean plastic pallets, but it is important to clean them in a way that does not damage them. The easiest way to wash them is to use high-pressure hoses. This method is quick, simple, and economical.

For washing pallets in large quantities, automatic washing machines are suitable. These machines quickly and simultaneously clean multiple pallets, removing dust, dirt, oil and other contaminants from their surface. Some machines have a high-temperature steam system that is ideal for cleaning sanitary pallets. Note that these machines may not be suitable for all types of pallets, so you should check the size and capacity you need before purchasing any of them.

As stated, there are three main methods for cleaning plastic pallets:

• Hand–wash:

If you prefer to properly clean each pallet by hand, it requires only a few steps. Indeed, when you have a limited number of pallets to wash, the process of cleaning won’t take much time. Washing pallets with a high-pressure hose is one of the most effective and fast ways to clean them.

In this method, a high-pressure hose removes all contaminants and extra materials from the surface of the pallets with high water pressure. This process can quickly clean all pallet surfaces, reducing cleaning time and costs. In addition, this method is effective and prevents damage to the pallets, as there is no need for chemicals or other harmful methods.

First, use an air compressor to clear any dust, grass, leaves, or other contaminants from the surface of the pallet. Then, clean the surface of pallets with water pressure and for better results, you can use detergents along with scrubbing brushes to thoroughly clean all the grooves on the surface and under the pallets. This makes it easy to clean up any accumulated debris or food leaks from previous movement. Finally, you can sterilize the surface of the pallet using a steam cleaner specifically designed for plastic pallets, as the heat helps sterilize the pallets and kill germs. When using a high-pressure hose, you must be careful to appropriately adjust water temperature to avoid damaging the surface of the pallet. Also, it is better to dry the pallets well to prevent rot and fungal growth.

• Automatic washing

Automatic washing is the fastest and most effective way to clean plastic pallets. You can completely trust an automatic washing machine and free your pallets from all contaminants. An automatic pallet washer can also help you meet government sanitation standards and wash many pallets in a short amount of time.

You will also eliminate the need for manual labor by setting up this automated washing system and workers will not have to spend their time cleaning pallets. This technology allows them to better focus on other parts of the production line.

The biggest problem with this method is the high cost compared to manual washing, but in fact, these automatic machines are a long-term investment and will eventually compensate for the high initial cost by reducing human energy and saving time.

Persian Sanat Company has always strived to meet the needs of its customers by producing a wide range of plastic pallets and pallet boxes that are easy to clean and can be used for long-term use in various industries.

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