Normally cleaning supplies should be stored in their own cabinets and away from food, medicines, anything that will be ingested by people or applied to their bodies. Good places are under sinks or designated cabinets or closets.
Chemicals. Cleaning supplies should be stored away from food to prevent chemical contamination, including mops and buckets. Chemicals should be stored in original containers or labeled if poured into new ones, and disposed of according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Store in a clean, cool, dry space. Some cleaning chemicals can have hazardous reactions when they experience extreme temperature fluctuations or high levels of humidity. Store in well-ventilated areas, away from HVAC intake vents. This helps prevent any fumes from spreading to other areas of the facility.
Most cleaning products can be stored in a garage if safety measures are followed. Always read the label for storage instructions.
Fuel and chemicals
All flammable substances, such as gas, oil, or other fuel, should be kept in a shed outside the house to reduce fire risk, and stored in approved fuel containers. Any cleaning chemicals should also be tightly capped and stored elsewhere to prevent fumes and container rupture from heat.
It's always best to store cleaning chemicals in a dedicated stock room, as this helps to ensure the safety, stability, and longevity of cleaning chemicals and supplies. This allows for easy organisation and access to all your supplies in one place.
General Storage Requirements
All chemicals must be stored in a safe, secure location. Hazardous chemicals must be stored below eye level. Do not store chemicals on the floor, window ledges, or balconies. Keep containers closed unless you are dispensing a chemical or adding to the container.
A separate and designated closet or storage area for cleaning supplies is highly recommended. This prevents any accidental mixing of chemicals and minimizes the risk of cross-contamination with food or food-contact surfaces.
Cleaning tools and chemicals must be stored in a separate area away from food and prep areas. To prevent contamination, NEVER clean mops, brushes, or other tools in sinks used for hand washing, food prep, or dishwashing. NEVER dump mop water or other liquid waste into toilets or urinals. Clean and rinse buckets.
Make sure products are kept in a safe location away from heat, light, water and electricity sources. They should be kept in a designated cupboard where possible, or in a storage area with adequate ventilation. If space is not adequately ventilated there is a risk of a build-up of dangerous vapours, or fumes.
Store chemicals in the original containers (labeled with instructions and common name) in designated areas separate from food, equipment, linens, and utensils. Space chemicals apart from other items or partition them from other items, and always keep them under food, equipment, utensils, linens, etc., never above.
Corral all-purpose cleaners in a caddy or storage basket. Stock products in a kitchen pull-out drawer. (But only if you don't keep foodstuffs here, too.) Install a lazy Susan under your sink to make it easier to reach cleaners.
All clean and disinfected utensils/tools and material when not in use shall be stored in a clean, dry, debris-free environment which includes but not limited to drawers, cases, tool belt, rolling trays.
Storing items on wall-mounted shelves or utilizing useful vertical space in a utility room, laundry room, or even in the garage is a great place to start." If you don't have the space for any over-the-door storage, Lubega says that you can put your products in leak-proof, labeled containers in a secure cabinet.
In conclusion, places that should always be kept clean include homes, workplaces, public spaces, schools, hospitals, and other places where people spend a significant amount of time. Cleanliness is essential for good health, comfort, and a positive environment.
Store chemicals away from food and put them back when you are finished using them. Be aware that some people can suffer asthma or allergic reactions from certain types of spray cleaners, perfumes and liquids. Always read and follow label directions and any other usage instructions.
Solid cleaning products, such as bar soaps, toilet bowl cleaners and soap scouring pads, can be safely disposed of in the trash. So can aerosol cans with product left in them. Remember, just as you shouldn't mix cleaning products together when using them, you shouldn't mix unused products during disposal.
The best location for storing chemical detergents and sanitizers is in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat sources. This is largely due to the fact that extreme temperatures and light can degrade the chemical composition of detergents and sanitizers, lessening their effectiveness.
“I would also avoid putting hazardous materials in your pantry. Storing cleaning products, batteries, and the like can be dangerous. The risks of ingestion or accidental contamination of food items are too significant to overlook,” says Parks.
Cleaning chemicals should be stored in a clean, cool, dry space because certain cleaning solutions can react dangerously when they are exposed to high levels of humidity or extreme temperature fluctuations.
Safely storing chemicals
Ensure all stored containers are in good condition, closed, and properly labeled. Store all hazardous materials in containers, cabinets, or on shelving compatible with the associated hazard or material. Segregate chemicals by hazard class (flammable liquids, organic acids, oxidizers).
According to the US Fire Administration, the leading cause of garage fires is an electrical malfunction. Other common causes of garage fires include flammable liquids and materials being stored to close to appliances or electrical equipment being used incorrectly or unsupervised.