Citrus Warehouse Cleaning and Maintenance

As the citrus season begins, a crucial step to ensure the quality and safety of the products is a thorough cleaning of the facilities. Accumulated dirt and microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria can affect the quality and freshness of the fruits, leading to both production and economic losses. Currently, the agri-food chain's position is clear: high-quality post-harvest processing is required to provide safety, ensuring consumers benefit from excellent citrus fruits. In this context, cleaning and disinfection play a predominant role in ensuring these three aforementioned aspects. Effective disinfection and cleaning will have a positive impact on the warehouse's results: Citrus production with increased food safety Higher efficiency of the treatment solution Reduced risk of resistances Overall significant reduction in food losses. Therefore, thorough preparation of the horticultural warehouse before the intensive commercial activity of the season is essential. Post-harvest pathogens are opportunistic and can be latent in both the warehouse and the pallets and other tools used from harvesting to packaging. Before starting, disinfection is necessary for: The environment Packaging: pallets and transport items Packaging lines All chambers (pre-cooling, de-greening, etc.) To improve current results regarding cleaning and disinfection, DECCO has developed a new solution: DECCO Bio. New solution for disinfection: DECCO BioThis highly effective new solution works by causing irreversible damage to the proteins in the outer membrane of bacterial cell walls, altering their permeability and preventing their growth and development. Benefits of DECCO BioOne distinctive advantage of using DECCO Bio is its stability and effectiveness even in the presence of organic matter and biofilms. While other disinfectants may lose effectiveness in such conditions, DECCO Bio helps ensure thorough cleaning in warehouses, where accumulated residues and dirt are common. Another notable feature of this solution is its ability to degrade into water and salt. This means that after application and rinsing, it leaves no residues on surfaces. Additionally, its degradation in water and salt makes it more environmentally friendly. DECCO Bio also stands out for its compatibility with warehouse surfaces. Once rinsed, it is non-corrosive to iron, brass, and stainless steel, preventing damage to equipment and warehouse structures. Furthermore, it is a solution without a safety period. This means that after applying the disinfectant and rinsing surfaces, there's no need to wait for a specified period before using the warehouse again or introducing citrus fruits. Solution for proper citrus disinfectionDECCO San FH is a technological adjuvant for treating fresh fruits and vegetables, including those in the fourth range (ready-to-eat). DECCO San FH has been certified as an ORGANIC product by CAAE. It is composed of peracetic acid, an organic compound formed from acetic acid and peroxide. It is a potent antimicrobial agent highly effective against microorganisms. How DECCO San FH worksThe application of DECCO San FH can neutralize the pathogenic activity of treatment solutions due to its high oxidizing capacity. DECCO San FH acts as a treatment solution enhancer, providing the following benefits: Highly effective in sanitizing water in tanks. Capable of healing micro-wounds in citrus fruits. Prevents washing from becoming a point of fruit contamination. For thorough cleaning and disinfection, DECCO recommends using DECCO Bio along with DECCO San FH, which is also known for its powerful disinfecting effect, preventing the formation of biofilms and suitable for application by drencher, tank, or spray. If you would like more information on how DECCO can assist with the disinfection, sanitization, and preparation of your warehouse, please do not hesitate to contact us.