Colour-coded brooms and brushes help prevent cross-contamination in foodservice operations by keeping tools clearly separated between raw protein, ready-to-eat foods, and front-of-house cleaning. This guide explains how to select the right colours, fibres, and tool types for your kitchen, prep, and service areas.
Foodservice operations rely on strict separation between cleaning zones. Colour-coded tools support HACCP programs and reduce risk by ensuring staff use the right broom or brush in the right area.
Designed for tight spaces, under counters, and around prep tables where crumbs and dry debris collect.
Ideal for larger kitchen floors, dish rooms, and loading areas. Medium-stiff fibres work for both tile and non-slip safety flooring.
Handheld brushes clean cutting boards, counters, equipment frames, and hard-to-reach edges around appliances.
Foodservice-grade brooms and brushes use plastic blocks and synthetic fibres to prevent bacterial absorption.
Proper storage prevents cross-contact and prolongs tool life.
Papermake offers a complete range of colour-coded brooms and brushes designed specifically for kitchens, prep rooms, and foodservice environments.
Angle and push brooms in HACCP-friendly colours for separating cleaning zones.
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Hand brushes, utility brushes, and scrub brushes in fully colour-coded designs.
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Premium all-plastic, hygienic tools designed for the toughest food safety requirements.
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Papermake can help you design a clear and easy-to-follow colour-coding system so your staff always uses the right tool in the right food zone, reducing risk and improving compliance.
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