Do you think your buckets are clean because they look clean? Try to touch them, you may be surprised by how greasy they still feel. This biofilm is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and viruses! Do you want to get your calves sick because of dirty buckets? Of course not! Therefore, learn to clean your buckets correctly.
How to clean your milk buckets and bottles?
1) Rinse with lukewarm water (30 °C ). Do not use hot water! Otherwise, milk protein will attach to the surface of the bucket, and it will be more difficult to clean!
2) Clean with hot water (60 °C ) + degreaser (dish soap) + a brush.
3) Rinse with cold water.
4) Let it dry upside down in a clean environment.
5) Let your brush dry as well.
Are your buckets always clean? Share your thoughts in the comments below.