How is Ecolabel Awarded?

Ecolabel is a European wide accreditation that is awarded to products or services where these products or services are superior to others in their field as well as being environmentally friendly. For a company to be awarded Ecolabel is a tremendous achievement. The criteria for being awarded Ecolabel are extremely stringent and encompass all aspects of the business and the production process.

Because Ecolabel is spread through Europe, independent and impartial bodies administer Ecolabel on a national level. It is the duty of these bodies to assess applications. In the case of Delphis Eco products being awarded Ecolabel, they were assessed by Defra. Defra is the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they award Ecolabel in the UK. They are answerable to EU Ecolabel and have to follow very particular guidelines before awarding Ecolabel.

Delphis Eco is passionate about creating great products that are environmentally friendly. Delphis Eco cleaning products are manufactured in South Africa by Blendwell Chemicals under license to the UK. For more information on these cleaning products and many more please visit www.blendwell.co.za Blendwell Chemicals is in Midrand South Africa. Your local cleaning chemical supplier!

What is Ecolabel?

What is the Flower?

Ecolabel is an accreditation that is awarded to only the best environmentally friendly products. The Ecolabel mark is a flower and as such Ecolabel is often referred to as the Flower. Major criteria of the Flower being awarded is that the product or service that is awarded the Flower is equal to or better than the top five non-ecological leaders in the same market. This means that by carrying the Flower a company produces superior products that are environmentally friendly too.

When it comes to judging how environmentally friendly a product is there are many aspects of a product or service that are judged by Ecolabel. A product needs to be environmentally friendly through every stage of its production. The entire lifecycle of a product is investigated. It begins with which raw materials are selected and what their environmental impact is. The type of production process that is required to manufacture the product is closely scrutinized as well as how the product is distributed and the environmental impact that is created by transporting and storing the product. Finally, how the product is disposed of and the processes that may be required to do this safely are studied.

For  a company to be awarded the Ecolabel Flower is a huge honour  and requires a massive amount effort being applied to every aspect of one’s business. Delphis Eco has been awarded Ecolabel for some of its products. In South Africa, Blendwell Chemicals manufactures the Delphis Eco range under license to the UK. Please visit www.blendwell.co.za for more information on the Delphis Eco range and all the other cleaning products manufactured by Blendwell Chemicals.

What can Blendwell Chemicals do for you? Part 2

What we can do for you – Toll Manufacturing

Blendwell Chemicals has been manufacturing cleaning chemicals for 20 years. Charles Marais started Blendwell Chemicals in 1990. He brought with him 30 years of experience in the cleaning chemical manufacturing industry.  It was part of his vision to create a company that could focus on creating high quality, unique cleaning chemicals.

Part of this vision required doing some very specific formulating in order to meet customer needs. Some customers have their own formulations which Blendwell Chemicals manufactures for them. Confidentiality Agreements are signed between the parties and Blendwell Chemicals then produces these cleaning chemicals according to the customer’s specifications. Other clients know what they want their cleaning product to do but do not know how to make it. Blendwell Chemicals will them be able to create a formulation for that cleaning product.

The customer often arranges for specific branded packaging for these products to be packed into. This is usually called own label manufacturing. Blendwell Chemicals will be able to pack these cleaning products so long as the packaging sizes are similar to what Blendwell Chemicals already packs into. Generally this would be 5 and 25 litre sizes.

We are able to help you every step of the way. We have excellent formulating abilities to create the cleaning product you want and can give you the peace of mind that your products will always be made the way they’re supposed to be. We are SABS and ISO9001 certified.

Please visit our website at www.blendwell.co.za to get an idea of the vast range of cleaning products which we manufacture as stock items. Blendwell Chemicals is in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are your local chemical supplier.

What can Blendwell Chemicals do for you? Part 1

Who is a Blendwell Chemicals Customer?

Blendwell Chemicals is a manufacturer of cleaning chemicals based in Halfway House, South Africa. We manufacture a huge range of cleaning products that are used in a huge variety of industries.

Blendwell Chemicals does not sell its cleaning products to the people who use them or end-users. Rather, Blendwell Chemicals has chosen to remain a wholesaler and sells to companies who resell their cleaning chemicals.

As a wholesaler, we do not have a brand of cleaning chemicals that we try to promote. It would then be up to the reseller to create their own brand and make a name for themselves. Our products are sold with information labels if required. Otherwise they can be purchased without any labeling and you can put on your own. Of course, it would be necessary for cleaning products to have safety information on the containers themselves which is why so many of our clients opt for our information label being on the product.

Our reseller customers range from traders who have added cleaning chemicals onto their existing range of supplies which they then sell to small businesses to traders who specialize in cleaning chemicals and sell to large corporations. It is up to each individual reseller as to how they want to market and sell their product. Blendwell chemicals can offer you the peace of mind that you are selling high quality cleaning product and give you great technical back-up for you to be able to close any deal.

Please visit our website www.blendwell.co.za for information on the huge range of cleaning chemicals that we manufacture and get in touch with us if you need any help setting up your new business as a reseller of cleaning chemicals. We have a factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier.

How to clean food preparation surfaces – degreasing

In the industrial kitchen and food factory there is a huge amount of cleaning required. It is imperative that the industrial kitchen gets cleaned frequently so as to avoid the growth of bacteria and enzymes. Should a food factory have a problem with bacterial growth, one can expect a huge loss of product.

The types of cleaning products used to clean an industrial kitchen and food factory need to be carefully selected. For cleaning an area that is going to come into direct contact with food, particularly meat or fish, it is a good idea to use a cleaning product that does not have any fragrance. Fragrance can help speed up and the growth of bacteria as well as contaminate the taste of the food.

A great product to use to clean these surfaces is Blendwell Chemicals Quot HF. Quot HF is a general –purpose detergent disinfectant. This makes it ideal for use in food preparation areas as cleaning and disinfecting can happen in one easy process. Quot HF will quickly lift off grease and oils for your table top. When using any cleaning product it is always a good idea to wear gloves and safety eyewear.

First, dilute 100ml of Quot HF in 4.9litres of water. Then you can either wipe or spray on the cleaning solution. Follow this with wiping the area with a clean damp cloth. The surface should now be perfectly clean.

For more information on this and other cleaning chemicals please visit www.blendwell.co.za Blendwell chemicals has a factory near Pretoria in Gauteng. We are your local cleaning products supplier

How to clean an industrial oven - degreasers

In the industrial kitchen, cleaning is of paramount importance. Due to constant use, regular cleaning is vital. Industrial ovens often get coated in grease and oil as well as having the problem of completely burnt pieces of food stuck to the interior.

To clean an industrial oven, you can use a product like Blendwell Chemicals Alkali Cleaner. This cleaning chemical is caustic based and will do an excellent job of making your oven shine. Do not use Alkali Cleaner on domestic ovens or on self-cleaning ovens. When using this cleaning chemical be sure to always wear gloves and safety eyewear. In order to aid the cleaning power of this chemical it has been designed with a pH of around 12. This means that it should not come into contact with skin or eyes at all.

Mix 1 litre of Alkali Cleaner into 5 litres of water. Ideally you should use warm water. It is easiest to spray this solution onto the interior surfaces of your oven but you can also use a cloth to spread it on. Leave the solution to activate for about 20 minutes. After this time you should be able to wipe off with a cloth. If all the dirt has not been removed you can increase the concentration of the solution. Add another 50ml to your original solution. Repeat the process again. Be sure once the oven is clean that you wipe down the interior with a clean wet cloth to remove any chemical residue.

You would be able to buy Alkali Cleaner from Blendwell Chemicals in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are your local supplier. Please go to our website at www.blendwell.co.za for more information on all our cleaning chemicals.

How to clean your kitchen sink

It’s not a bad idea to give your kitchen sink a good clean every once in a while. Lucky it should see a good amount of soap so yours may not be too bad, but even soap can leave a residue.

It’s important to remember that most sinks can scratch so do not use abrasive cleaners. You should always wear gloves and be sure to not splash product in your eyes when doing any kind of cleaning. For lightweight cleaning, you could consider using a product like Blendwell Chemicals Cleardet. What’s great about Cleardet is that it does not have fragrance. This means that it will not interfere with any food that comes into contact with the surface that has been cleaned with it. Simply add 50ml to about 5litres of warm water and clean all the parts of your sink. Don’t forget to include the plug and plughole and the taps. Use a soft sponge or cloth to clean and rinse thoroughly with clean water when finished.

If you have some marks that don’t respond to this solution you can try a product like Blendwell Chemicals Maxikleen. You should use Maxikleen in the same way as Cleardet. Dilute 50ml in about 5 litres of warm water and only use a soft sponge or cloth to clean. Be sure to rinse thoroughly afterwards.

By  cleaning your sink regularly and making sure that solids are not washed down the drain you can limit the times you will need to unblock your drain. Be sure to check with the manufacturer of your sink that these cleaning methods are acceptable to their particular brand.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a huge range of cleaning products. They have a factory in Midrand South Africa. For more information on their range of cleaning products, please visit www.blendwell.co.za Blendwell Chemicals is your local supplier.

How to clean "green" - Delphis Eco Part 3

It may seem unbelievable but there are still more advantages to using the Delphis Eco range of green cleaning chemicals. Delphis Eco is manufactured under license to the UK by Blendwell Chemicals.

The Delphis Eco products were designed to be really simple to use. The green cleaning products are also highly efficient. Part of the science behind all of this, is that Delphis Eco has used the latest surfactant technology to help lift dirt and soiling off any surface so that it can be wiped away easily.

The pressure is on these days for companies to be more aware of the products that they use. By using Delphis Eco accredited cleaning chemicals; companies can easily meet their environmental goals and policies.

Delphis Eco is able to also work with clients to help them find solutions to their cleaning needs. If there are any particular needs that you have, please contact us as we are sure to be able to find a solution for you.

Delphis Eco is manufactured in South Africa by Blendwell Chemicals. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures its entire product range near Pretoria. Please visit www.blendwell.co.za for more information on the products that we make.

How to clean "green" - Delphis Eco Part 2

We recently discussed some of the benefits of using the Delphis Eco range of green cleaning products. This range of cleaning chemicals is great to use and here are some more benefits:

The Delphis Eco range of green cleaning products are such effective cleaners that they look to supply their clients with fewer products to clean with. The philosophy behind the creation of this range is that unless one is doing some seriously specialist cleaning there should be very few cleaning chemicals used. It is important to use fewer chemicals, not more so that less space is taken up with storing these cleaning products. This also significantly reduces costs. Most environments should only use four cleaning products.

Because fewer products are used and the products that are used are non-harmful and non-flammable, there is no need to have expensive training for your staff on how to store these products.

The green cleaning products in the Delphis Eco range are non-carcinogenic, non-toxic and non-harmful to marine and aquatic life. With the products being this safe, the user is able to have complete peace of mind that there will be no harm to him or his environment.

Delphis Eco green cleaning chemicals are super-concentrated. This means that much less product is used than when using traditional cleaning chemicals. Again this will cut down on storage costs. If you need to transport the cleaning product it will mean transporting much less product. Or rather, more cleaning product and less water would be transported.

The awesome Delphis Eco range is manufactured by Blendwell Chemicals, under licence to the UK. Blendwell Chemicals can be found near Johannesburg, South Africa. Please visit www.blendwell.co.za to view our full range of cleaning products 

How to clean "green" - Delphis Eco

Blendwell Chemicals is very proud to manufacture the Delphis Eco range of green cleaning chemicals under licence to the UK. The Delphis Eco range is an amazing range of green cleaning chemicals that are extremely effective cleaning products as well as being very cost effective.

Delphis Eco products are environmentally friendly and readily biodegradable. They are predominately made up of plant based ingredients and Delphis Eco products have been awarded with the EU Ecolabel accreditation known as the 'Flower'. This is an incredibly prestigious award to receive. Delphis Eco strives to be green at every stage - from sourcing the ingredients, to packaging, to distribution.

For products to obtain the Ecolabel accreditation the products must not only be ecological but also perform as well as if not better than the top 5 non-environmentally friendly market leaders in it's class at least 85% of the time. Delphis Eco achieved a 92% success rate which is a great indicator of how fantastic these products are.

Usually green products are more expensive than non-environmentally friendly products and this is a huge reason why many companies do not go green. With the Delphis Eco range this is not the case. There have been so many technological advances over the years and these advances have allowed Delphis Eco to manufacture and supply the range of cleaning products without creating extra cost. In fact, this range can actually save you money.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures the Delphis Eco range in South Africa. Please visit our website at www.blendwell.co.za for more information on this fantastic range of products. Blendwell Chemicals can be found in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier! 

How to clean kitchen wall tiles

A kitchen is an area that can quickly get covered in layers of grease and grime that occur when cooking. Wiping down all the surfaces after use certainly helps keeping the grease at bay but sometimes it can build up in areas around that stove.

Daily cleaning with a squirt of dishwashing liquid, like Blendwell Chemicals Greendet, in a sink full of water can go a long way. Simply wipe down surfaces with a clean cloth that has been dipped in this solution.

For a deeper clean you may need to get more serious. The type of tiles that you have in your kitchen will determine how you clean them. Glass tiles will need extra care as they are very prone to scratching. You will need to use a soft cloth and be very gentle when rubbing. Glazed ceramics tiles can take a little more aggression but it is still better to not be too hard on them. Cleaning is made a great deal easier with grout that has been properly sealed. The dirt can then be wiped away and no heavy scrubbing is required. If the grout is not properly sealed it will stain really easily and you will be left with unsightly marks that penetrate through the grout and no matter how much you scrub the marks do not disappear. In this case, it is best to consider redoing the grout and sealing.

The quickest way of cleaning the tiles is to find a spray bottle and fill it with 50ml of Wac GP Cleaner and 450ml warm water. Spray this solution onto the tiles and leave for 5 minutes. At this point you should be able to simply wipe off any residue grease and dirt. If the grease is just too stubborn then add an extra 50ml of Wac GP Cleaner to your spray bottle, spray the area and leave for 5 minutes to activate. After removing all the grease wipe the area with a clean wet cloth to remove any left over chemical.

For more information on Wac GP Cleaner and any of the other cleaning products that are manufactured by Blendwell Chemicals, please go to www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals is a cleaning chemical manufacturer based in Midrand near the Gautrain station. We manufacture a huge range of cleaning chemicals.

How to clean your driveway

Cleaning my driveway is not a job I particularly enjoy doing but once it's done, it looks so good. Whether your driveway is concrete or brick you can clean it in pretty much the same way. Driveways should get a good clean about once a year.

It's never a bad idea to wear gloves, safety eye wear and gumboots. Your shoes could easily get damaged from the water and the chemical if you are not careful.

First start with a good sweep to remove leaves, dust and dirt. Then you can use a product like Blendwell Chemicals Maxikleen. Start with a mixture of about 80ml into a 5 litre bucket of water if your driveway isn't that dirty. If your drive way is very dirty then you can try starting with a mixture of 400ml in a 5 litre bucket.

Splash an area with a little of this mixture and spread it out with a broom. Do this over the whole driveway and leave the solution on for at least 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your driveway, by the time you are finished spreading the solution you can probably go back the area you started with. Using a stiff broom, scrub the surface of the driveway and work in the solution. Be sure to scrub well between the bricks or joins of concrete. Once completed, you should hose your driveway down with your garden hose. Be sure to also rinse off your shoes and wash your hands.

If you are left with any areas that still require extra cleaning then increase then amount of chemical you originally added to make-up the solution and clean in the same way on just your problem areas as before and hose down the entire drive way afterwards.

Maxikleen is manufactured by Blendwell Chemicals. For more information on Maxikleen and how it can be used, please visit www.blendwell.co.za Blendwell Chemicals is conveniently based in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local chemical manufacturer!

What is Blendwell Chemicals?

Blendwell Chemicals is a cleaning chemical manufacturer based in Halfway House in Midrand, South Africa. We manufacture a huge range of cleaning chemicals which we supply in quantities of 5L, 25L and 200L. We also supply products in 1000L flowbins.

Our range of cleaning products covers industrial, food grade, household, car cleaning and cleaning accessories. We also have an awesome range of green cleaning products.

Blendwell Chemicals supplies its products to resellers. In this way our clients are not our competitors and our clients are able to build valuable businesses of their own. We offer support to those who need technical information and advice about which products would best suit one of our clients customers. We have started a range of training courses to help our clients become more familar with all kinds of happenings in the industry.

Blendwell Chemicals is also able to offer toll manufacturing. This is where our clients request that we manufacture under their brand. This often requires confidentiality agreements to be drawn up and we are unable to manufacture to a specific formulation often supplied by the client. One of the ranges of product that we currently manufacture under licence to the UK is a brand called Delphis Eco. This is an environmentally friendly range of cleaning products.

For more information on Blendwell Chemicals and it's huge range of cleaning chemicals, please visit http://www.blendwell.co.za/

What is a degreaser?

In the cleaning industry, you will come across the term degreaser quite frequently. A degreaser is a cleaning product that has been designed to lift grease, oils and fats from a surface. Degreasers can be solvent or water-based and are usually highly effective at cleaning very difficult to clean objects.

Typically one would use a degreaser to clean factory floors, machine parts, industrial stoves and kitchen appliances to name but a few.

Degreasers usually contain solvents to help lift the grease and grime off the surface. These solvents are usually classified as flammable and highly flammable. It's a good idea to first test what you are needing to clean with a water-based degreaser that contains less solvents but might be easier to use. Degreasers often also contain surfactants which also help to reduce the surface tension of water and lift dirt and grease off surfaces. It is important to find the right degreaser for the job you are wanting to do with the perfect mix of solvent and surfactant to get the job done quickly, properly and easily.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a fantastic range of degreasers that are highly effective. We manufacture both solvent and water-based degreasers as well as some green degreasers too. Blendwell Chemicals is based in Halfway House, South Africa and manufactures a huge range of cleaning products. For more information on the products we make, please visit http://www.blendwell.co.za/

How to clean "green" - Dosing - Ratios

As I have already discussed it is very important to dose your cleaning chemicals correctly. The reasons for this are saving you money, saving you time and saving the environment.

When using cleaning chemicals, many people do not quite understand the instructions that come with the products. It's easy enough to follow when the instructions read that you should add one scoop (when the scoop is provided) and fill a 5 litre bucket with water. Unfortunately, it is not always that simple.

Sometimes instructions will read one part cleaning product to five parts of water. This is where mistakes can often be made. I have put together a table that will hopefully help you or your cleaners to avoid making any mistakes. I have broken it down into mixing up solutions of 1,4,10 and 20 litres. If you need to mix a different quantity you can still use the table as a guide. In each block the first quantity listed is the amount of cleaning product and the second number would usually be water. Please check product instructions carefully and it is always a good idea to at least wear gloves, if no other safety gear is required, even when only mixing the solution.

 

	1 litre	4 litres	10 litres	20 litres
1:1	500ml:500ml	2L:2L	5L:5L	10L:10L
1:2	333ml:667ml	1,33L:2,67L	3,3L:6,6L	6,6L:13,4L
1:5	200ml:800ml	660ml:3,34L	2L:8L	4L:16L
1:10	100ml:900ml	400ml:3,6L	1L:9L	2L:18L
1:20	50ml:950ml	200ml:3,8L	500ml:9,5L	1L:19L
1:25	40ml:960ml	160ml:3,84L	400ml:9,6L	800ml:19,2L
1:50	20ml:980ml	80ml:3,92L	200ml:9,8L	400ml:19,6L
1:100	10ml:990ml	40ml:3,96L	100ml:9,9L	200ml:19,8L
1:200	5ml:995ml	20ml:3,98L	50ml:9,95L	100ml:19,1L

Hope this table helps you get your dosing of your cleaning products right. Happy cleaning!

For more information on the products that we manufacture, please visit www.blendwell.co.za Our factory is in Halfway House, South Africa.