How to Clean a Milk Pasteurizer and Dairy Equipment: Step by Step
Quick answer: Clean dairy equipment after every use in this order: rinse with clean water, wash with a hot alkaline dairy detergent to remove fat and protein, rinse again, use an acid rinse regularly (for example weekly) to remove milk stone, then sanitise before the next use.
Key facts
- 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 30 September 2026). Full range: Milk pasteurizers price list.
Related: milk cans and handling and mini dairy setup.
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.