148 CREAMERY BUTTER MAKING 



A tight cover is absolutely necessary to prevent the 

 escape of foul odors resulting from the decomposition of 

 the material within the tank." Two-inch planks covered 

 with about a foot and a half of dirt will fulfill the purpose 

 very nicely. 



2. Floors and Walls. Wood floors because of their 

 porous nature and tendency to rot should never be placed 

 in creameries. They are not sanitary. Well constructed 

 cement floors are durable and easy to clean and are 

 recommended for all creameries. Frequently objections 

 are raised against cement floors because of their damp- 

 ness. This tendency to dampness can easily be over- 

 come by constructing the floor on a cobble stone and 

 cinder foundation underlaid with drain tile. 



The inside wall of a brick building should be finished 

 partly with cement and partly with matched lumber or 

 paint. From the floor to a height of at least four feet, 

 the wall should be finished with good cement. The rest 

 is finished either with good building paper and matched 

 lumber nailed on 2 in. x 4 in. studding, or by simply 

 painting the walls. Plaster finish is undesirable because 

 of its tendency to crack and drop off, due to moisture 

 and jar of the machinery. The junction of wall and floor 

 should be well filled in with cement to permit easy 

 cleaning. 



3. Facilities for Cleaning. Ample facilities should 

 be provided for steaming and scalding with hot water. 

 Every sink should be provided with a suitable steam 

 jet. A tank providing hot water should be located in 

 the boiler room and elevated so that hot water can be 

 conducted to the churn, butter printer, and vats. Butter 

 ladles, packers,- and printers cannot be satisfactorily 

 steamed and should therefore receive liberal treatment 



