Agar Citrastar Food Grade Kitchen Sanitiser 5Lt

In a commercial kitchen, cleaning a surface and sanitising it are two separate jobs. A detergent lifts grease and food soil, yet a bench that looks clean can still need sanitising before it is back in use for food.

Agar Citrastar is a citrus-extract sanitiser for hard surfaces in kitchens and food-preparation areas. Used neat from the 5Lt bottle, it is ready to use rather than a concentrate you dilute.

A sanitiser with one job on an already clean surface

Derived from citrus extracts, Citrastar is a dedicated sanitiser rather than a general cleaner, so it works on surfaces your team has already cleaned. That keeps it clear of the detergent step and gives staff a defined second stage in the routine most food businesses are expected to run.

Across bench tops, sinks, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, cutting tools and cool-room floors, Citrastar gives a kitchen one sanitiser for its hard surfaces, warm prep areas and cold storage alike.

A current Product Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet are available, so you can confirm suitability and handling for your site before you buy.

Key features and benefits

Fits the clean-then-sanitise routine: Citrastar is a dedicated sanitiser used after your detergent step, not instead of it, so it slots into the two-stage process food businesses are expected to follow.

Made for food-contact surfaces: Use it on the benches, boards, utensils and equipment that touch food, a job a general-purpose kitchen cleaner is not built for.

One sanitiser across the kitchen: It suits bench tops, sinks, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, cutting tools and utensils, so cleaning teams are not juggling a separate product for every area.

No dilution to get wrong: Because it is used neat, there is no ratio to measure and no dosing gear to maintain, so every staff member applies it the same way each time.

5Lt pack for commercial rounds: The 5Lt bottle is a practical bulk size for commercial kitchens and cleaning teams, ready to refill spray bottles for daily bench and equipment sanitising.

Where it can be used

Citrastar is confirmed for hard surfaces in commercial kitchens and food-preparation and food-processing areas, including kitchens in childcare, aged-care and healthcare settings, and in cold-storage areas such as cool rooms and freezers.

• Bench tops, tables, sinks and stoves
• Ovens, microwaves and refrigerators
• Cool rooms, freezers and floors
• Cutting tools, cutlery, crockery and utensils
• Pots, pans, trays and dishwashers
• Rubbish bins

Not suitable for use directly on food.

Use Agar Citrastar neat, exactly as supplied. Do not add water.

Before you start: Wash the surface with a detergent first to remove grease and food residue. A sanitiser will not work on a surface that is still soiled.

1. Spray, wipe or dip neat Citrastar onto the cleaned surface.
2. Leave it in contact with the surface for at least 5 minutes.
3. Rinse food-contact surfaces with potable water and allow them to drain.
4. Non-food-contact surfaces can be left to drain without rinsing.
Do not mix Citrastar with other chemicals unless the label or SDS states it can be done. Citrastar is not for use directly on food.

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Classification: Citrastar is classified as not hazardous under Australian workplace hazardous-chemical criteria, carries no GHS signal word, and is not a Dangerous Good for transport.

Handling and protection: Under normal use, no special eye, skin or respiratory protection is required and no special ventilation is needed. Keep exposure to a minimum and avoid contact with strong bases and oxidising agents.

First aid: Irritation is unlikely. If the product gets in the eyes, rinse with gently flowing water for several minutes and seek medical advice if irritation continues. If it is swallowed, seek medical attention if you feel unwell. For advice, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.

Storage: Store away from heat and strong sunlight and keep containers closed. There are no special storage restrictions beyond keeping it clear of incompatible materials.

Do not mix: Do not mix Citrastar with other chemicals unless the label or SDS states it can be done.

Environmental and disposal notes: Pour used solution into a drain that leads to the sewer or septic system, not into stormwater drains or driveways. Do not pour concentrated product into stormwater drains.