How to Clean a Milk ATM Machine: Daily and Weekly Routine
Quick answer: Clean a milk ATM every day after the last sale: empty the tank, rinse, wash with warm dairy detergent, rinse, sanitise, and clean the taps and nozzles separately. Once a week, do a deep clean including seals and the drip tray, and use an acid rinse as needed to remove milk stone. Record every cleaning and the daily temperature.
Key facts
- Daily: empty → rinse → detergent wash → rinse → sanitise
- Taps and nozzles are where bacteria hide: clean them separately
- Weekly: seals, drip tray, acid rinse as needed
- Keep milk at 4–6 °C and log temperatures (a Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) requirement)
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Daily cleaning (after closing)
- Empty any remaining milk; do not top up old milk with fresh milk.
- Rinse the tank with clean lukewarm water.
- Wash with warm water and dairy detergent; scrub the corners and outlet.
- Remove and clean taps and nozzles separately.
- Rinse, sanitise and leave to drain with the lid open.
Weekly deep clean
- Check and clean the lid seal and tap seals.
- Clean the drip tray and cabinet.
- Acid rinse to remove milk stone as needed.
- Check the condenser for dust.
Records to keep
| Record | How often |
|---|---|
| Milk temperature | Morning, midday and evening |
| Cleaning done | Daily |
| Milk received and supplier | Each delivery |
Milk ATM models
50 Liters Milk vending machine (portable)KSh 100,000
50 Liters Milk vending machine (mdf concept)KSh 110,000
100 Liters Milk vending machine (portable)KSh 85,000
100 Liters Milk vending machine (mdf concept)KSh 100,000
100L MILK ATMKSh 110,000
150 Liters Milk vending machine (portable)KSh 95,000| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Liters Milk vending machine (portable) | 50 L | KSh 100,000 |
| 50 Liters Milk vending machine (mdf concept) | 50 L | KSh 110,000 |
| 100 Liters Milk vending machine (portable) | 100 L | KSh 85,000 |
| 100 Liters Milk vending machine (mdf concept) | 100 L | KSh 100,000 |
| 100L MILK ATM | 100 L | KSh 110,000 |
| 150 Liters Milk vending machine (portable) | 150 L | KSh 95,000 |
| 150 Liters Milk vending machine (mdf concept) | 150 L | KSh 115,000 |
| 200 Liters Milk vending machine (portable) | 200 L | KSh 140,000 |
| 200 Liters Milk vending machine (mdf concept) | 200 L | KSh 150,000 |
| 300 Liters Milk vending machine (portable) | 300 L | KSh 170,000 |
| 300 Liters Milk vending machine (mdf concept) | 300 L | KSh 190,000 |
| H-TECH 300 LITERS MILK VENDING ATM (double door freezer design)) | 300 L | KSh 230,000 |
| H-TECH 400 LITERS MILK VENDING ATM (Double door Freezer Design) | 400 L | KSh 270,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Full range: Milk ATM machines price list.
Related: cleaning pasteurizers and dairy equipment and starting a milk ATM business.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a milk ATM be cleaned?
Every day after the last sale, plus a weekly deep clean.
Can I add fresh milk to leftover milk?
No. Empty and clean the tank before filling with fresh milk.
What temperature should the milk be?
Between 4 °C and 6 °C, with temperatures recorded (Kenya Dairy Board (KDB)).
What detergent should I use?
Dairy-grade detergents and sanitisers at the recommended strength; not household soap.