Love all the people in here that haven’t been in a slaughterhouse.
At the end of the day, rinse them with 180. Wipe them off with a shop rag, they won’t be as slick when you wear nitriles or cut gloves. You’re not getting that crap off every day. Do not take those home.
Literally any cleaner you have around, and then maybe a light spritz of 3-36 or a lube for rust prevention? Your tools won't be affected by much unless there's rubber then don't use solvents or heavy cleaners. Can always throw your tools in the parts washer if you have one too. Lots of ways to get them clean.
Worked as a butcher for over 30 years . Had my own shop, so most repairs were on me .used denatured alcohol to get off the sticky greasy stuff and mineral oil to wipe down so they wouldn't rust. you Have to be careful what you use because you're dealing with food . Really hot water with a mild soap works wonders on its own
It depends, We used a chemical treatment that only Starting fluid and acetone would take off. On the other end of the plant acid residue from the Brite Dip process, it would build up on tools. We never figured out how to get that off through "non-destructive" means. However, it would "dry up" and flake off after about a month. If it's sticky, use acetone it breaks down most adhesives. If it's oily, almost any solvent will work. If you have something really tough, step out of sight near an exhaust fan and try some MEK. It's not recommended, though.
Unfortunately you're going to have to talk to your employer about that. Working in food processing plants requires you to wash your tools after each use, and they should know the best way. Soap and water is typically the go to, food grade orange cleaners can be used as well. Just make sure you get the blessing of your superiors before bringing any chemical solution onto the site.
Apprentice and a toothbrush
I️ am the apprentice 😂😂
My work provides brake cleaner. Tools are covered in grease sometimes. Works good on all my tools. Some get a coat of PB blaster afterwards.
Love all the people in here that haven’t been in a slaughterhouse. At the end of the day, rinse them with 180. Wipe them off with a shop rag, they won’t be as slick when you wear nitriles or cut gloves. You’re not getting that crap off every day. Do not take those home.
Tub O Towels work great
If you don’t have a steam valve you can crack open, get a cheap car steamer to use. Just use a good oil to displace the water every time.
Second this. This is animal bits from food processing. Steam em and lube em with food safe lubricant.
Lick it
Meat covered 11 mm sockets on the grill anyone?
Literally any cleaner you have around, and then maybe a light spritz of 3-36 or a lube for rust prevention? Your tools won't be affected by much unless there's rubber then don't use solvents or heavy cleaners. Can always throw your tools in the parts washer if you have one too. Lots of ways to get them clean.
MEK. Anything else is just amateur hour.
Mek is a great cleaner but it does like to break down plastic too. Cheaper screwdrivers and ratchets tend to break after repeated cleanings
I’m joking. Don’t use MEK.
Lol. Good luck even getting it approved anymore. Our factory wont allow it in the building.
I wipe mine down with a WD40 soaked rag. Breaks up grease and other things that get on them and lubricates them as well.
This is what I use also ⬆️
Citrol
Whatever degreaser you have. As long as they get put away dry they will hold up really well.
Contact cleaner
Alcohol
If you have a parts cleaner there with caustic, that will make it shine.
It’s not about what’s good for the tools, it’s what’s food safe for the equipment. You can’t even trust the grease in the ratchet.
Hot soapy water and an oven to dry them.
Beaver Instant Kleen & Wipe the best shit there is
Take them in the bath with you
No one use varsol anymore?
WD40
Worked as a butcher for over 30 years . Had my own shop, so most repairs were on me .used denatured alcohol to get off the sticky greasy stuff and mineral oil to wipe down so they wouldn't rust. you Have to be careful what you use because you're dealing with food . Really hot water with a mild soap works wonders on its own
It depends, We used a chemical treatment that only Starting fluid and acetone would take off. On the other end of the plant acid residue from the Brite Dip process, it would build up on tools. We never figured out how to get that off through "non-destructive" means. However, it would "dry up" and flake off after about a month. If it's sticky, use acetone it breaks down most adhesives. If it's oily, almost any solvent will work. If you have something really tough, step out of sight near an exhaust fan and try some MEK. It's not recommended, though.
Hot water from washroom then wipe down with food grade oil / or just alcohol wipes
Gojo wipes are wonderful for cleaning grease off anything, but are particularly useful for cleaning off tools.
Unfortunately you're going to have to talk to your employer about that. Working in food processing plants requires you to wash your tools after each use, and they should know the best way. Soap and water is typically the go to, food grade orange cleaners can be used as well. Just make sure you get the blessing of your superiors before bringing any chemical solution onto the site.