The Douglas Machine model VBW-1000 is designed to wash and sanitise the type of vats commonly used in poultrymeat processing into the cleaning chamber, and then returns them to the plant floor. Push-button operation activates the door which positions the container in the wash chamber and initiates the cleaning cycle which consists of a re-circulating pre-wash, re-circulating wash and fresh sanitising rinse. Douglas Machine Model VBW-1000 includes a rinse diverter to preserve the concentration of caustic detergents. The machine has been designed to conserve water, energy and labour.