Cleaning in schools - Washing hands

We all know how important it is to teach our children about cleanliness. Maintaining suitable levels of hygiene and cleaning bathrooms, helps prevent the spread of disease. It is imperative that schools continue to teach our children about hygiene and maintain the highest hygiene standards within the school.

It’s been proven that the cleaner the school, the better the attendance of students and teachers and therefore the results of the pupils. At the end of the day, we all want our children to do really well at school so insisting that our schools are clean is an important part of this process.

 Ensuring there are good hand washing facilities is a great place to start. All children should be reminded that they should wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Students should have some soap and some dry towels available. Best choices would be a liquid or foam dispenser soap and a hand air dryer. Some people feel that air dryers take too long or don’t work so well but the newer generation types are usually quite quick and thorough. You could also supply paper towels. This is isn’t the greenest choice as these towels are usually made from paper but you can get paper towels that are made from recycled parts and use no bleach in their manufacture.

Just encouraging the washing of hands amongst students will help curb the spread of germs and bacteria.

Blendwell Chemicals has many wonderful hand cleaning products available. Please visit our website today for the options that will suit you.

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What is the difference between deep cleaning and maintenance cleaning?

When you’re serious about cleaning you will learn the difference between deep cleaning and maintenance cleaning. Maintenance cleaning is the regular cleaning that happens most often. Deep cleaning will be that really intense clean that occurs least often.

The environment to be cleaned will dictate the type of cleaning required and how often. A small office environment where there are not many people and everyone is quite tidy will not require that much cleaning. You may find that cleaning two or three times a week is enough. For an area that has many people passing through, it may need cleaning at least once a day maybe twice. Areas where food is prepared or eaten may require hourly cleaning.

Maintenance cleaning usually requires quick cleaning methods that will not require major moving of furniture or stripping of machines. It will require a quick wiping down of most surfaces including floors.

Deep cleaning will require cleaning of machine parts including extractor fans and air conditioners; moving equipment and furniture and cleaning behind their normal position and undersides and sides of tables and work surfaces. It will probably also include window cleaning. In a food environment or ablution facilities, deep cleaning should occur at least weekly. An office may only require deep cleaning every  couple of months.

For more information on cleaning chemicals and the cleaning products you should use, visit www.blendwell.co.za.

Blendwell Chemicals is your best local manufacturer of cleaning chemicals.

Industrial Cleaning - Black Fluid P

There are many different items that will need cleaning in an industrial environment and sometimes the industrial cleaning chemicals used will need to also mask bad smells. If you need to clean drains or big black bins or any other area that regularly has an odour problem then there is sure to be something in the Blendwell Chemicals range you can use.

I would recommend that you use Black Fluid P. This industrial cleaningchemical had disinfecting properties to help destroy the cause of any odours. It also has a really strong phenolic smell to mask any odours that might remain after cleaning. This cleaning chemical can be diluted with water before use and can be applied in many different ways depending on what you need to clean. The items being cleaning should be rinsed thoroughly after use.

For more information on industrial cleaning chemicals that are manufactured by Blendwell Chemicals contact us.
The Blendwell Chemicals factory is in Midrand, South Africa and we are your local industrial cleaning chemical supplier!

How to clean green bathrooms

Cleaning bathrooms, washrooms and toilet areas are always serious business. One wants to avoid bacteria growth in these high risk areas. It’s really easy for bacteria to get out of hand really quickly and cause not only an unhygienic and unsafe environment but also some very unpleasant smells.

Another fantastic bathroom green cleaning product in the Delphis Eco range is the Limescale Remover. This green cleaning product can remove heavy limescale from toilets, urinals, taps and sinks as well as kill germs safely and effectively. This amazing green cleaning bathroom product is also stainless steel and chrome safe.

This Limescale Remover is really easy to use. Simply apply to the affected area and leave it for a few moments to take effect. Brush or wipe the surface area and flush or wipe clean. It really is that easy.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures the Delphis Eco range of cleaning chemicals under license to the UK. For more information on this range of bathroom green cleaning products that Blendwell Chemicals manufactures contact us.

Blendwell Chemicals can be found in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier.

Cleaning up the Office

In the past many of us might have thought that office cleaning was necessary purely because of what clients might think of our business. We did it because of the impression we would give people and that it would like nice for us.

Studies have been done on how a clean work environment affects employees. It has been discovered that the benefits are enormous. To the extent that the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work (EU-OSHA) has now launched the Healthy Workplaces Campaign. This campaign aims to make everyone in the workplace aware and work together to create better work environments.

The benefits of this include fewer accidents, less absenteeism, increased productivity, a happier and more productive workforce, improved relationships with suppliers and partners and a better reputation with investors, customers and the community. With all of those benefits its well worth the effort to clean up your act and create a workplace you want to be in. You could even take it one step further and go green. Using eco-friendly cleaning products will be even better for your work environment.

You’ll be able to find all the office cleaning chemicals you need at Blendwell Cleaning Solutions.

For more information on the enormous range of office cleaning products that we manufacture please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Our factory is in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer! 

Why would you use a QAC disinfectant?

When your environment requires for you to be HACCP compliant it is important to choose the right cleaning chemicals. Only use cleaning products that are HACCP compliant otherwise you could run into serious trouble. Disinfecting surfaces in the food industry is something that needs to be done a lot and your products need to be really effective.

There are two types of disinfectants that can be used. QAC based disinfectants are disinfectants that use Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC) as their base. These disinfectants have no smell which is a positive thing for food safe cleaners. These cleaning products are very easy to use and can be used at a low concentration. The use of these cleaning chemicals will not cause corrosion but have a very good kill rate.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a large range of cleaning products in their h-range (HACCP compliant) of cleaning products and you can get more information on Food Safe Cleaning Chemicals.

We have a factory in Midrand, South Africa and we are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How to clean green with Eco-Lyte

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has an awesome new range of green cleaning products. These eco-friendly cleaners are a necessity for cleaning any environment.

Eco-Lyte products are a brilliant new range of cleaning products that are extremely simple (they don’t contain lots of unnecessary additives), supremely effective and completely green. If you are looking for environmentally friendly cleaning products, look no further. This is where science and nature are in harmony.

Eco-Lyte products are produced via a patented process of Electro-Chemistry also known as ECA (ElectroChemical activation).  This process requires specialised machinery. The process in Eco-Lyte technology transforms small amounts of simple food grade salt and water into two highly active products known as Eco-Lyte NTL(the anolyte solution) and Eco-Lyte DG (the catholyte solution).  

For more information on the cleaning products manufactured by Blendwell Cleaning Solutions please visit www.blendwell.co.za. You will find our factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How can I be eco-friendly and clean non-porous hard floors?

When cleaning floors like ceramic tiles, sealed marble, granite or sealed cement, it’s always best to clean the floors using the right cleaning products. If you wanted to choose green cleaning chemicals, then Blendwell Chemicals has some options for you.

The Delphis Eco range of environmentally friendly cleaners is manufactured by Blendwell Chemicals under license to the UK. Some of the cleaners in this range of eco-friendly cleaning products carry the EU Ecolabel. The EU Ecolabel is only awarded to those cleaning products that are completely environmentally friendly and are able to perform as well as if not better that the top five market leaders. This accreditation leaves no question that these products are a great choice.

In the Delphis Eco range there are different cleaning products you could use depending on your needs. The Heavy Duty Cleaner is a good choice for very dirty or greasy floors. The Delphis Eco Neutral Detergent is gentle yet effective and the Multi-purpose Cleaner carries the EU Ecolabel.

For sanitising the Delphis Eco Anti-bacterial Sanitizer is the cleaning product to use. This green cleaner is able to kill most bacteria and viruses at source.

For more information on these environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals please visit our website.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a large range of cleaning products at their factory in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are your best local cleaning products wholesaler.

Are there any green cleaning products I can use on my driveway, forecourt or workshop floor?

When it comes to cleaning your driveway, forecourt or workshop floor, you’ll want to use a degreasing cleaning product that is strong. This doesn’t mean that you only have to use traditional cleaners. There are some fantastic eco-friendly cleaning products to choose from.

Eco-Lyte has an amazing green cleaner called Eco-Lyte DG. This cleaning product is a powerful cleaner that is completely green. This cleaning product uses the latest technology to create a powerful cleaner from simple salt and water. Once mixed that solution undergoes a unique electrical process and two products are created. One is a disinfectant called Eco-Lyte NTL and the other is a cleaner called Eco-Lyte DG. After use both of these products break back down into salt and water.

Eco-Lyte DG is a fabulous and versatile cleaner and if you haven’t tried it yet and recommend that you do. It is able to handle grease and grime on all surfaces and leaves no residue.

For more information on this green cleaning product please visit our website.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures many cleaning chemicals at their factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

What kind of cleaning products can I buy at Blendwell Chemicals?

Firstly, Blendwell Chemicals is a chemical wholesaler. We do not sell to the public but if you would like to use our products you can give us a call and we’ll put you in touch with one of our distributors. We sell our cleaning products to resellers and contract cleaners. We also manufacturecleaning chemicals according to client specific formulations for their own brand of cleaning products.

Blendwell Chemicals has been operating since 1991 and has developed a massive range of cleaning products. If you cannot find what you are looking for on our product list, then we can still create it for you in our laboratory.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a standard range of cleaning products which covers all sorts of industries including car cleaning, hospitality cleaning, office cleaning, industrial cleaning, degreasing and laundry. We also manufacture specialised rangesof cleaning products like our h-range. H-range was created to be food-safe and clean all kinds of environments where food is produced, prepared or handled. This range of cleaning products is HACCP compliant.

In our factory in Johannesburg we also manufacture green cleaning products. We are committed to being eco-friendly and many of our cleaning chemicals in our standard range of cleaning products are becoming more eco-friendly. Besides this we also manufacture the Delphis Eco range of cleaning products under license to the UK. These green cleaning products are powerful cleaners that make cleaning a breeze.

For more information on the cleaning products manufactured at Blendwell Chemicals please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals is your best local cleaning products wholesaler.

What’s the best option for eco-friendly dishwashing liquid?

Have you heard of the Enviroblend range of cleaning products? These cleaning products are made in South Africa and they are a fabulous range of eco-friendly cleaners. The raw materials that make up these cleaners are all from renewable and sustainable resources. Petroleum based ingredients have been replaced with plant-based products and harmful ingredients have been substituted with ingredients that will not do harm.

Enviro Dish has been developed to effectively clean dishes when washing by hand. It has also been designed to be tough on dirt but gentle on hands. This dishwashing liquid has excellent cleaning and rinsing abilities. As with all dishwashing liquids, be sure to not use too much cleaning product as you will get too much foam in the sink and this can be counter-productive to your cleaning.

While Enviro Dish is ideal for cleaning dishes it is also a very good general purpose cleaner. You can use it for cleaning all around the kitchen and home and even washing your car. The scientific blend of surfactants allows for powerful cleaning of so many different things. Adjust how much you use in water according to your application.

For more information on Enviro Dish please visit www.blendwell.co.za.

Blendwell Chemicals is a manufacturer of a wide range of environmentally friendly cleaning products in Midrand, South Africa. We are the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

What does a Cleaning Schedule for HACCP look like?

Cleaning schedules are a necessary part of the HACCP environment. Staff should be properly informed of what to clean, how to clean, what to use to clean and how often to clean. All of this information should be displayed on the cleaning schedule. Inspections of cleaning are vital for the system to work properly and re-cleaning must take place if necessary.

This is what a typical cleaning schedule could look like:

                                                                               

                                                                               

For more information on cleaning in a HACCP environment where food safety is of utmost importance, please visit www.blendwell.co.za.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures food safe cleaning chemicals which are HACCP compliant.

We manufacture these food safe cleaning products as well as many others in our ISO9001 factory in Johannesburg, South Africa.                                                         

                                                                               

                                                               

Cleaning your kitchen appliances

If you have small children you’ll have some idea of the state of my household. I can clean as much as I like but there is always some mystery substance spread by little hands across all kinds of kitchen surfaces. My lovely stainless steel fridge and oven seem to bear the brunt of this.

I guess it has something to do with the fact that my children are perpetually hungry and love pretending that they are cooking dinner in the oven (the oven is switched off at the wall where they can’t turn it on and they do have a play oven – the real one is just so much more exciting).  So that dear little hand print, made from whatever mixture of food that could be reached in the pantry, can solidify really well in just one day. It also spreads across multiple surfaces: floors, walls and cupboard doors are usually affected.

I have found a way to clean it without ruining my appliances or anything else. This kitchen cleaning product has completely changes how I clean in my kitchen. I mix 1:10 Eco-Lyte DG cleaner with water and I keep it in a spray bottle. I spray it onto whatever needs cleaning. For things that have dried out a lot, I leave it for a minute or two before I wipe away but for normal kitchen dirt, it’s a spray and wipe.

Eco-Lyte cleaningproducts are totally eco-friendly as they are made from salt and water being passed specialised processes. I don’t have to worry about my kids or pets getting to close after cleaning with it. Although, it’s vital to always treat any cleaning products with care. What I really enjoy about this cleaner is that it makes cleaning so quick and easy.

For more information on this eco-friendly cleaning product please visit our website.

Blendwell Chemicals has a large range of green cleaning products to suit all kinds of environments and budgets.

Why is food safety and HACCP so important?

All environments where food is grown, prepared, cooked and packed need to adhere to HACCP principles. HACCP is a system that ensures food safety at every stage of contact.

Why is food safety so important?

• Food safety affects everyone in society
• Food safety is a matter for international concern
• All food companies have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure food safety
• Everyone within the organisation must be committed to food safety – HACCP is a system that must work through every stage
• HACCP is an internationally recognised food safety management system

For more information on HACCP cleaning products visit our Food Safe Cleaning Products page.  Blendwell Chemicals manufactures this range of cleaning products. These cleaners are HACCP compliant and available to resellers from our factory in Midrand. Blendwell Chemicals is the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

How to clean your toilet facilities

For all companies it is very important to have clean toilet facilities. If left dirty, your clients may think that this is a truer representation of your company than the neat and tidy reception desk. Keep your washrooms clean!

When cleaning your washrooms there are a few different cleaning products and cleaning accessories you may need. Blendwell Chemicals will be able to supply you with all you need for cleaning.

For the floors of this area, you may want to consider using a cleaning product that has a nice smell. Blendwell Chemicals can offer you perfumed cleaner for mopping the floors. Perfumed Cleaner has a strong musky floral fragrance and is a light duty detergent. This cleaning product is great for daily cleaning.

If you would rather use a disinfectant with a strong fragrance, you could try Blendwell Chemicals Sanclean. This disinfectant has a strong pine fragrance for giving you that clean and sanitised smell.

Visit Blendwell Chemicals website at www.blendwell.co.za  for more information on the cleaning products we manufacture. Our factory is in Midrand, South Africa and we are the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

Cleaning chemical manufacturing and private label

 There are a few different terms that describe private label manufacturing. It can also be called own label manufacturing and toll manufacturing. These terms describe when a cleaning chemical manufacturer, like Blendwell Chemicals, manufactures cleaning products for clients. These products are then sold under the clients own brand.

So, if you wanted to have a range of cleaning chemicals that you could sell as your own, you could call Blendwell Chemicals to manufacture this range of cleaning products and even package it in your own 5 or 25 litre cans. Blendwell Chemicals also have the capabilities of being able to formulate a specific product for you. If you do not find the cleaning product you are looking to market and sell on their extensive product list, then we can create it according to your specifications. We are also happy to sign confidentiality agreements with you and manufacture according to your own formulation.

Blendwell Chemicals really can do it all. We’ve been manufacturing cleaning products for over 23 years so we know what we’re doing. Visit our website at www.blendwell.co.za to see all the different types of cleaning products we manufacture. We are in Johannesburg, South Africa and our factory is ISO9001 we are the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.