Sanitation & Maintenance

What is Ultra Safe Technology (UST)? UST is an innovative line of brooms and brushes that utilizes enhanced bristle security units directly molded to the brush block, effectively removing any gaps or seams while offering unprecedented bristle...

Shop Lubricants What do the NSF ratings mean for lubricants? H1 Rated: Lubricants with Incidental Food Contact(Food-Grade Lubricants) This product is acceptable as a lubricants with incidental food contact for use in and around food...

Flagged vs. Unflagged Broom Bristles Flagged (left), Unflagged (right) Shop Brooms & Sweeps There are many options when looking at the bristles in your broom's material including stiffness, color, and flagged or unflagged bristles....

Shop Brushes Correctly sizing your brush is critical for optimal cleaning. When selecting the diameter of the brush used to clean the interior of tubing, pipes, drains, valves, etc., keep these tips in mind: The key to efficiency is...

Yarn Varieties Cotton: Good absorption and retention with limited shrinkage and a low initial cost. Requires a "break-in" period to remove natural oil and gain full absorbency of mop. Slow drying yarn promotes mildew and deterioration. Lints....

Shop Refuse Containers Shop Trash Bags Choosing the correct liner and container for your application can help you alleviate issues like a liner that is too small and falls into a can. A liner that is too large hangs over the side of the trash...

Combustible Dust is defined as a finely divided combustible particulate solid that presents a flash fire hazard or explosion hazard when suspended in air or the process-specific oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations. What exactly does that...

According to the NSF Nonfood Compounds Registration Program "NSF is based on meeting regulatory requirements including FDA 21 CFR for appropriate use, ingredient and labeling review. Rated soaps and sanitizers are acceptable for use in and around f...

Shop Cutlery & Tools Frequent and prompt cleaning of cutlery after each use with non-caustic solutions and prompt towel drying will ensure the performance and beauty of your Sani-Safe cutlery products. We recommend adherence to the...

In food processing environments pest control is a must, staying ahead of the game is important and necessary to avoid costly shut-downs.  Below is a comprehensive three-phase system designed by Insect-O-Cuter® to offer the best results for elimination o...

Shop Disinfectant Mats Employees can track in a myriad of potential contaminants and unknowingly put an operation at risk each time they breeze through a doorway to a production area. The effective use of a Disinfectant Mat™ provides a significant d...

Why Insulate? Prevent contamination from condensationdripping off pipes. Easier to keep pipes clean. Saves energy. Avoid employee burns. Better temperature control of process or CIP lines. Reduce noise. Improve appearance. TECHLITE...

Shop Casters & Wheels Nelson-Jameson is your source for wheels and casters commonly found in the food industry. Not sure what you need? Call our material handling specialists, they will work with you to get you rolling...in a hurry! Selecting...

Here are some helpful tips to remember when using ice melt to prevent icy sidewalks and driveways. Use it! Whether it is in an effort to save money or time, skipping ice melt means that you are setting yourself up for slippery sidewalks,...

What's a MERV...? Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) is the established air filter industry rating that measures the effectiveness of air filters based on the ASHRAE rating.  The higher the MERV rating, the finer the filtration, meaning...

Cleaning and sanitizing are often incorrectly used interchangeably. However, these two actions should be done together to ensure the safe production of high-quality dairy products, food, and drinks. Anything that comes into direct contact with food...

Shop Color-Coded Cleaning Tools Now The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal operations for countless food and beverage manufacturers. Disruptions from future pandemics may occur due to limited staff because of layoffs, social distancing requirements,...

Biofilms are hearty amalgams of microbiological activity that provide protection for microorganisms, and can form on a variety of surfaces in food processing environments, including stainless steel. A supercell of harborage, "Biofilms are complex m...