How to Clean a Milk Pasteurizer and Dairy Equipment: Step by Step
- Rinse → alkaline wash → rinse → acid rinse (regularly) → sanitise
- Clean immediately after use, before milk dries on
- Use dairy-grade detergents at the recommended strength and temperature
- Keep a cleaning record; inspectors ask for it
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Daily cleaning routine
- Pre-rinse with clean lukewarm water straight after emptying.
- Alkaline wash with hot water and dairy detergent; scrub all milk-contact surfaces, valves and outlets.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Sanitise before the next use, then drain.
Weekly: acid rinse
Milk stone (a white film of minerals and protein) builds up on hot surfaces. A dairy acid cleaner removes it; how often depends on your water hardness and use.
Equipment-by-equipment tips
| Equipment | Watch out for |
|---|---|
| Pasteurizer | Burnt-on milk on heating surfaces, the outlet valve and agitator |
| Milk chiller | Outlet valve, lid seal, dipstick |
| Milk ATM | Taps and nozzles, the tank corners |
| Milk cans | Lid seals and the neck |
Pasteurizers
50 Liters Milk pasteuriserKSh 140,000
100l milk pasteuriser kenyaKSh 160,000
200 Liters Milk PasteuriserKSh 210,000
300 liters H-Tech milk pasteuriserKSh 270,000
500 Liters milk pasteuriser machineKSh 320,000| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Liters Milk pasteuriser | 50 L | KSh 140,000 |
| 100l milk pasteuriser kenya | 100 L | KSh 160,000 |
| 200 Liters Milk Pasteuriser | 200 L | KSh 210,000 |
| 300 liters H-Tech milk pasteuriser | 300 L | KSh 270,000 |
| 500 Liters milk pasteuriser machine | 500 L | KSh 320,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 14 November 2026). Full range: Milk pasteurizers price list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I clean a pasteurizer?
After every batch: rinse, alkaline wash, rinse and sanitise; acid rinse regularly.
What is milk stone?
A white deposit of milk minerals and protein on hot surfaces, removed with an acid cleaner.
Can I use household soap?
Use dairy-grade detergents; household soap does not remove milk fat and protein properly and can leave residues.
Why keep a cleaning record?
It proves hygiene to inspectors and helps you find problems early.