Is Plastic Wall Panelling Clean Enough to Eat Off?
Well nearly.
However, aside from the tricky practical implications suggested by the title, plastic wall panelling makes for an immensely hygienic addition to any business or domestic situation in which food is being prepared or served.
Plastic wall panelling for hygiene
Plastic wall panelling is a highly durable product because it is formed from high grade PVCu which is resistant to abrasions and impacts. The fact that it keeps its integrity without forming scratches and cracks which might otherwise harbour bacteria makes plastic wall panelling a good choice for restaurateurs, gastro-pub owners and the cafe and snack bar market.
Not only does plastic wall panelling enable wall surfaces to be maintained to an extremely high standard of cleanliness easily and quickly, it can be produced in colours that will show dirt and grime well without compromising the design integrity of a kitchen or food service area. In busy food preparation areas, plastic wall panelling can really prove its worth in a relatively short space of time.
Food regulation and safety
From a legal and food compliance point of view too, plastic wall panelling can be of great value. New food business ventures need to ensure that they can prove to various authorities such as the local council’s food and environmental health department that they are fit to operate and sell food to the general public. These groups are set-up to regulate, monitor and advise catering companies about the pitfalls of operating a food business, and how they can prevent outbreaks of deadly bacteria, food poisoning and other potentially harmful side-effects of a poorly maintained food establishment.
Clearly a food business owner shouldn’t be starting an endeavour without any prior knowledge of the industry in which they intend to operate, however, plastic wall panelling can form part of helping to satisfy the stringent and necessary demands of food safety regulators.
Plastic wall panelling can be easily installed using simple adhesive systems. Once the panels have been measured, cut to size and fitted, food businesses will immediately recognise the advantages of protecting walls with an easy to clean and therefore bacteria free product that will last for many years. Durability, hygiene and ease of maintenance are the major benefits to food business of plastic wall panelling. They may not really be able to eat their food off them, but in terms of food hygiene, there are very few alternatives providing such a boost to kitchen cleanliness.
Plastic wall panelling from Yeoman Shield
If you’re a food business owner and are interested in learning more about plastic wall panelling, then contact Yeoman Shield for information and advice email sallyann@yeomanshield.com or call 0113 279 5854.
