ARE DOOR FOAMERS OBSOLETE?

Door foamers are used in food manufacturing facilities to sanitize areas where wheeled and foot traffic enter and exit production zones. However, they are a potential hazard, as they can create slippery floors and contaminate areas that require dry environments. Door foamers were not designed as a footwear hygiene method ¹.
Door foamers can be operated manually or automatically. The manual application requires frequent area monitoring to ensure adequate coverage. Although the timer feature of door foamers can be advantageous, it can lead to product waste because the product flows even when there is no traffic. Consequently, the foam can dilute over time, posing even more significant risks than benefits ¹˒³. Read the rest of this entry »
