Organisms survive in the cracks, corners, crevices, dents, scratches, and other irregularities of the utensils. Such neglect affords ideal conditions for the growth of microorganisms before the utensils are used again.
Suitable washing procedures are facilitated by using warm water, a brush, and a detergent satisfactory to the hardness of the local water used for cleaning. Subsequent sanitizing treatments may utilize hot air, hot water, steam, chlorine or quaternary ammonium compounds.
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