To reduce microbial risk on the produce farm, more emphasis is being placed on cleaning food contact surfaces. Properly cleaning a conveyor washing system involves some disassembly. Critical cleaning points are identified. 

Root barrel washers are challenging to clean because they are made of wood, debris is dispersed when the barrel spins, debris can get lodged in small spaces, and reaching into the barrel requires long handled tools. Critical cleaning points are identified in this root barrel washer checklist.