The Department of Health invites entrepreneurs, merchants to clean the market after the Songkran festival. because people come to pay buy a lot of things for cleanliness and prevention of the spread of disease
Dr. Atthaphon Kaewsamrit, deputy director general of the Department of Health, said that during the Songkran festival, people would come to shop. Buy a lot of stuff at the fresh market. therefore inviting entrepreneurs, merchants, vendors to clean the market after the Songkran festival for cleanliness and prevention of the spread of disease which the Department of Health recommends that the market should be cleaned according to sanitation principles at least 2-3 times a month Or once a week, focusing on 3 important points: the floor, the chopping board, the food stall especially chopping board and food stalls must be washed every day Because it is the point that is closest to and touches food the most. There are 2 important steps in sanitary cleaning of the market as follows: 1. Wash with water and detergent. to remove dirt Then disinfect with chlorine on the food stall. or walkway But if there is a grease stain, use water mixed with caustic soda to pour on the floor. Or food stall, leave for 15-30 minutes and use a wire brush to help remove grease and 2. Disinfection by using water mixed with chlorinated lime powder, poured into watering cans and poured over food stalls, chopping boards, walkways and sewer lines. Then let the chlorine disinfect and eliminate odors. For the fishy smell area, use the vinegar concentrate mixed with water to dilute the fishy smell area.
Dr. Auttapol went on to say that especially the bathroom Toilets that have a lot of visitors during the Songkran festival All sinks, urinals and public water taps must be cleaned daily. by using a cleaner and rinse with clean water Emphasis on risky points such as bidet spray, toilet floor, flat toilet seat, water dispenser, faucet, and door latch that can be contacted by mutual contact. Therefore, frequent cleaning is required to reduce the risk of disease spreading. For cleaning staff, they must wear cloth masks or surgical masks every time. Wear rubber gloves and a rubber apron. Wear rubber-soled shoes Avoid unnecessarily touching your face with your hands. And after finishing the work, the hands must be cleaned with soap and water immediately.
“In order to build confidence among the public in obtaining fresh, clean and safe food, they should choose to buy products from fresh markets that meet fresh market standards, a new way of the Department of Health, because there have been developments in all 3 areas: 1. Environmental sanitation, such as structure The market must be stable, strong, clean, and well ventilated. There is waste management, waste water and product placement in an orderly manner. Food stalls must be at least 60 centimeters above the floor. Sellers or vendors wear clean clothes. The cook wears a clean apron, hat or hair net. 2. Food safety Five food contaminants were found, including formaldehyde, mold repellant, borax, bleach and pesticides. 3. Consumer protection. Marketing operators must organize a forum to educate consumers about “food safety”. There is a test point for contaminants that are harmful to health. And there are standardized central scales for service, ”said the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health.
Source: Thai News Agency