Removing dust from the warehouse left by stored vegetables
There are tonnes of dust kicked up by the post-harvest process for potatoes or onions, consisting of ground-up arable soil that is spread everywhere by moving produce and farm vehicle traffic. While some dust can be removed with a broom, most of it is stirred up. This is how the fine particles end up on work tables, conveyor belts, shelves, higher beams and in the roof trusses of warehouses. However, this is where the dust becomes a source of danger.
Farm warehouse cleaning: removing mould and more
Under the influence of air humidity, mould or mycotoxins, the toxic metabolic products of mould fungi, can develop in hard-to-see places. Pests and pathogens can also settle in, which leads to a reduction in the value of the stored goods and a loss of income. If you don’t remove contaminants, they can be introduced into the livestock via animal feed or, in the worst case, reach the consumer. You need efficient and high-performance cleaning technology for warehouse cleaning to avoid economic damage as well as hygiene and health risks.
Regular sweeping
If you clean soil daily during the harvest after storage, fine dust particles can be collected quickly and returned to the field or disposed of. Powerful sweepers provide important support in achieving this quickly and efficiently.
When choosing the right machine, its ability to handle large amounts of fine dust is crucial. A suitable filter with appropriate cleaning has a bit impact on this. You should choose the size of the container to match the volume of dust you want to collect, and the working width should match the size of the area. Depending on the space available, you should also decide whether a handheld machine makes sense or a ride-on machine.
Wet and dry vacuum cleaners for special uses
Wet and dry vacuums remove large amounts of dust effectively and without interruption. A squeegee nozzle makes them suitable for cleaning larger areas. They are also the right solution for obstructed or hard-to-reach areas where a sweeper cannot be used.
The right filter takes the dust out of the exhaust air, which is important for user safety. Automatic filter cleaning and, in the case of very large amounts of dust, a pre-separator to protect the main filter can increase the longevity of the device.