Colour is more than just a preference in high-care environments — it’s a control system. In food production and hygiene-sensitive spaces, colour-coded tools help prevent cross-contamination, speed up audits, and keep teams accountable. This guide shows how to build a compliant cleaning toolkit with colour-coded brushware, mops, squeegees, scoops, scrapers, shovels and paddles — plus how shadow boards keep it all organised.
Shop Professional Brushware • Buckets & Mops • Squeegees & Brushes • Plastic Jugs, Scoops & Bowls • Anti-Microbial Tools • Metal Detectable Tools • Plastic Paddles & Shovels
Why Colour Coding Matters
- Prevents cross-contamination: dedicate tool colours to areas (e.g., raw, cooked, allergen, washdown).
- Supports audits & compliance: visual systems make standards easy to check.
- Improves training & accountability: teams instantly know what to use, where.
- Extends tool life: proper storage and segregation reduce damage and loss.
Fletcher European supplies a comprehensive range of food-grade, colour-coded utensils designed for high-care production, bakeries, butcheries, delicatessens and general food manufacturing.
Professional Brushware for Cleaning & Hygiene
Our Professional Brushware collection covers every job, from fine dust removal to heavy-duty scrubbing.
- Soft Curved Wall Brush — perfect for walls and curved equipment.
- Deck Scrub Brush — aggressive scrubbing for drains and floors.
- Resin-Set Short Handled Brush — secure bristles with dual retention system, ideal for high-care food areas.
Interchangeable Handles
Pair brush heads with hygienic, durable handles for safe, ergonomic use: Stainless Steel Handles or Aluminium Handles.
Colour-Coded Mops, Buckets & Floor Squeegees
Keep floors safe and audit-ready with our Buckets & Mops and Floor Squeegees:
- Absorbent Strip Mop — fast spill response and daily cleaning.
- 12L Mop Bucket with Wringer — durable, colour-coded design.
- Colour-Coded Floor Squeegees — remove water quickly for safer floors.
Scoops & Scrapers for Food Handling
Our Scoops & Bowls are manufactured from food-grade materials for powders, liquids, and grains. For higher care zones, explore:
- Plastic Food Scoops — versatile, durable and colour-coded.
- Metal Detectable Scoop — ideal for HACCP and foreign body control.
- Anti-Microbial Hand Scoops — enhanced hygiene protection.
Hand Scrapers
Explore Hand Scrapers for tough residues and allergen control:
- Plastic Hand Scrapers — everyday use.
- Plastic Flexi Scrapers — flexible blade for smooth surfaces.
- Metal Detectable Scrapers — reduces risk of contamination.
Shovels & Paddles (Food-Grade & Colour-Coded)
Bulk ingredient handling made simple with our Plastic Shovels & Paddles:
- Plastic Shovels — strong, lightweight, and colour-coded.
- Anti-Microbial Plastic Shovels — for hygiene-critical zones.
- Plastic Paddles — mixing and stirring in open vessels.
Shadow Boards: Organised, Audit-Ready Storage
Pair your tools with bespoke shadow boards to keep everything visible, segregated and off the floor. Shadow boards reinforce colour policies, cut tool loss, and make audits faster. Mount with our Hangers & Accessories.
FAQs
What’s the difference between colour-coded and non-colour-coded tools?
Colour-coded tools are assigned to specific zones (e.g., raw vs cooked) to prevent cross-contamination and make compliance visual and auditable.
Do I need anti-microbial or metal detectable tools?
Anti-microbial tools add protection in high-care areas. Metal detectable tools support foreign-body controls where detection systems are used. Many sites use both depending on risk.
How many colours should I use?
Use the minimum number of colours that covers all zones — common sets include 4–6 colours. Keep it consistent site-wide and train teams thoroughly.