When it's his turn to do the dishes...

If the man of your household is anything like my awesome husband, it’s been so long since he last did the dishes that he can’t possibly remember how to do them. However, the excuse of doing it badly just so I won’t ask him to do it again, is not going to work. So next time it’s his turn to wash the dishes I’ve got some tips for him to wash them in an eco-friendly way.

Firstly, use hot water. This will help to cut through the grease. You will also wash your dishes more effectively, if you run a sink full of hot water and dish washing liquid. This sink should have enough water in it that the dishes can be fully submerged. Be sure to not use too much dishwashing liquid as this will hamper the cleaning process. Then fill a second sink or a tub with more hot water for rinsing.

You should always use the greenest cleaning product that you can find. Most eco-friendly cleaning products are developed not only to be easy on the environment but also easy on the people who use them. They are usually not as harsh on the skin as traditional cleaners. Make sure that your dishwashing liquid only contains plant-based surfactants. All of the dishwashing liquids made by Blendwell Chemicals only contain plant-based surfactants. You can also add vinegar to the sink that you rinse in as this will help break down the soap.

Allowing your dishes to air dry is also the most eco-friendly and safe way to dry them. When drying with a dish towel, if there are any bacteria or germs on the dish towel, these will be spread to all the dishes.

 For more information on dish washing liquids available from Blendwell Chemicals please visit http://www.blendwell.co.za/Kitchen_And_Bathroom_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals is a wholesaler and manufacturer of a huge range of cleaning products. We manufacture our cleaning products at our factory in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

Four things to remember when cleaning

When it comes to cleaning there are very few people who love every minute of cleaning. Personally, I only really enjoy the moment when cleaning is done. At home this only usually lasts a few seconds as what my kids don’t mess up, my dogs will. Those are very precious seconds…

Cleaning needs to be something that can be done as easily as possible and with the least amount of effort. There are, of course, some cleaning jobs that will require some elbow grease but if you are using the right cleaning products in the right way, you can cut this time down considerably.

Here’s the scientific bit. This is the formula for cleaning: Energy to remove dirt = (C + M + T) x Time. This means chemical energy + mechanical energy + thermal energy all need time and together they can remove dirt. Chemical energy would be your cleaning products. Mechanical energy would be how you are going to clean – do you need some machinery or is hand washing required? You may need to consider using a cloth, brush, mop or broom. Thermal energy would be the heat that may be necessary for cleaning. You will need to find out if the water or cleaning chemicals you are using need to be heated or can they remain at room temperature. For each of these things to be effective, they need time.

By following the basic formula, you will be able to clean anything. For more information on cleaning products visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa and we manufacture a huge range of cleaning products. We are the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

What can I use to clean....?

Cleaning with the right materials will make your cleaning quicker and more effective. Trying to clean a greasy workshop floor with a small soft cloth and no cleaning chemicals will be exhausting and probably a waste time. The best you can expect is to move the dirt around.

For a basic cleaning kit you will need a selection of soft cloths like micorfibre cloths – preferably in different colours for different areas. A mop, mop bucket and a broom are a must. For normal indoor use you will only need a soft broom but outdoor areas and building site will require a hard broom. A dust pan and brush will help with small spills on the floor. Black bin bags always come in handy when cleaning so it’s a good idea to have some around – even if it is only make yourself a makeshift apron to protect your clothes.

Gloves and safety goggles will be necessary too. Make sure you use them!

Blendwell Chemicals is able to supply all of these cleaning accessories for their factory in Halfway House, South Africa. Blendwell Chemicals is a manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and supplies to resellers and contract cleaners. Please visit our website for more information on our huge range of cleaning products at www.blendwell.co.za

Safe Cleaning - more of what you need to know

Cleaning is such a necessary part of keeping people safe in their environments. Dirt can bring diseases, loss of productivity and bring down morale. Clutter can create accidents and injuries. While cleaning often feels like a horrible chore, there is a lot to be said of walking into a clean and tidy space.

Having a clean space is not enough, it is also necessary to know how to clean safely. Whatever area you are cleaning – an office, kitchen, bathroom, factory, workshop or bedroom – it will be vital that you make sure that while cleaning there is good ventilation. Harsher cleaning products especially will require that windows and doors are opened so that the person cleaning does not experience any reactions.

It is also a good idea that all the people who use the space are quick to pack things away after use. In particular, children should be trained from an early age to pack their toys away. All members of your household or work space should know to never leave things on the stairs as accidents can easily happen on stairs.

Please visit www.blendwell.co.za for information on cleaning products and how to clean. Blendwell Chemicals is in Halfway House, South Africa and is a manufacturer of a large range of cleaning chemicals. We are your best local cleaning products wholesaler.

Safe Cleaning - what you need to know

Cleaning is something everyone has to do at some point. In certain environments, cleaning may be necessary several times a day. In other spaces, a once a week clean may be all that’s necessary. The environment, who uses that space and what is done in the environment, will dictate how and how often it is cleaned.

Always wear safety gear when you are cleaning. If you are using eco-friendly products it is still recommended that you use safety gear. A pair of gloves is a must, especially if you have sensitive skin. If the cleaning product you are using splashes on your skin you must always rinse off immediately with running water. By wearing gloves you will reduce that risk. If you are diluting chemicals or pouring them into other containers, you should also use safety eye wear to prevent any chemicals splashing into your eyes. The membranes in the eyes are extremely delicate and easily damaged. Please read the instructions that should come with your product as you may need to use other equipment like an oxygen mask, dust mask, chemical resistant overalls or chemical resistant shoes. These safety instructions should come with all cleaning products you purchase and if you don’t have them get in touch with your supplier to provide them so that you can avoid any unnecessary accidents.

Never mix different cleaning products. Remember in science class when you tried to mix things to create mini (or not so mini) explosions. By mixing cleaning products you may get the same result by mistake. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions on how to dilute their cleaning products. This will make your cleaning more effective and save time and money. In the case of diluting cleaning products –more cleaning product does not always give you better cleaning.

For more information on cleaning and cleaning products, please visit Blendwell Chemicals website at www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa and we are your best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.  

How to HACCP clean non-porous hard floors?

When you have to clean a floor in a food factory, restaurant or industrial kitchen it’s necessary to follow the HACCP guidelines and use HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a range of specifically designed HACCP compliant cleaning products. Blendwell Chemicals calls this range of cleaners, the H-range.

Quot HF is a high grade disinfectant detergent that complies with SABS 639 and 1853. This cleaning product is a perfect choice when you want one cleaning product for cleaning and disinfecting to occur at the same time. As a HACCP compliant cleaning product, Quot HF contains no fragrance.

For sanitizing the hard floor, you can use Chlor HF which is also a HACCP compliant cleaning product. This cleaning product works by the foam method and effectively disinfects and sterilizes all hard surfaces. It also offers excellent stain removing properties.

For more information on HACCP cleaning, please visit our website at www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures all their HACCP compliant cleaning products at their factory in Halfway House, South Africa. Blendwell Chemicals is the best local bulk supplier of cleaning chemicals.

  

What washing powders does Blendwell Chemicals manufacture?

At Blendwell Chemicals you will be able to find a range of different washing powders. Our factory in Halfway House, South Africa is able to manufacture hand washing powders, machine washing powders and highly concentrated washing powders. We even manufacture an eco-friendly washing powder.

For hand washing we manufacture High Foam Washing Powder. This blue powder is great for hand washing and can also be used in a twin tub washing machine. You can also try New Hi Foam washing powder. This cleaning product is a concentrated product that will be gentler on hands and foams more.

For machine washing you can use Blendwell Chemicals Low Foam. This cleaning chemical can be used on household and industrial machines and works on all types of laundry. Wac Washing Powder is a concentrated micro washing powder. This cleaning chemical contains only active ingredients and no fillers. It is a very efficient cleaning product. It works on industrial and household washing machines.

For a green cleaning option, you can use Delphis Eco Envirowash Low Foam Powder. This cleaning product contains no phosphates and is a great option if you want to be eco-friendly.

Blendwell Chemicals is the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler. For more information on our extensive range of cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. 

Washing laundry

Before you even start to do your laundry, you’ll need to get organised. Whether you are doing your laundry at home or running a laundry business, you’ll need to stick to certain guidelines to ensure that the fabrics being washed last for as long as possible. Poor washing habits can age fabrics well before their time.

First things first: Sort your stuff

Sorting laundry should not just be about sorting lights from darks. If an item is white it should only be washed with white items. Even if a fabric is beige, the dye can transfer to other fabrics leaving whites looking dull. Wherever possible try to wash similar colours together.

Washing items with similar dirt levels is also a good idea. If there are some fabrics which are very greasy and oily in your load, it is likely that this grease will spread to other fabrics that may not be so greasy. If you have some items that are really dirty, you may want to put just a few of them in the machine together and use the most detergent that you can per load, to give them the best chance of getting clean.

Where you can, it will also save time to wash similar fabrics together. This way you can wash your delicate fabrics on a gentler cycle and your more robust fabrics can get the clean they need. This will also save you lint transfer to certain fabrics.

For more information on cleaning fabrics and cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals is situated in Halfway House, Johannesburg. We are your best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

How do I clean flexible floors in a food factory?

Flexible floors would be flooring like linoleum and vinyl. Depending on where you have these floors will depend on how you need to clean them. Your budget may also affect the cleaning product choices you make.

If these floors were in a food factory, kitchen, restaurant or other food preparation area you would probably need to clean these floors with a HACCP compliant cleaning product. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures the h-range of cleaning chemicals and this range has specifically been designed for the food industry.

To clean these floors you could use Neutra H. This cleaning chemical is a general purpose cleaner. Its blend of surfactants gives it maximum cleaning power. This cleaning chemical is high foaming and free rinsing.  

To sanitise these floors it would be a good idea to use another h-range (HACCP compliant) cleaning product. Quot HF is a high grade disinfectant detergent that complies with SABS 639 and 1853. It has broad spectrum germicidal qualities and can be used through foaming machines. This cleaning chemical is food safe.

For more information on cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures an enormous range of cleaning chemicals in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your best local cleaning products wholesaler.

The Rules of Cleaning - 7 + 8

As you go about any cleaning job, you main aim is to remove dirt. To do that quickly, safely and effectively is sure to be your aim. Here are some more of the rules of cleaning to help you do just that.

7.  Cleaning it up now!

If a spill occurs to clean it up immediately can save you huge amounts of time and it may also save the item from becoming damaged as the stain will not have a chance to set in. If a potential stain has a chance to dry out it will take longer to clean and you may not be able to totally get rid of it. There is an exception to the rule: mud. If you are unlucky enough to have someone track mud into your carpets, let it dry first. Then you can just vacuum it up. If you tackle it while it is wet, you may create a bigger mess.

8. Start at the top

Don’t fight gravity when you’re cleaning. Always start at the top and work your way down. You’ll have a lot less wiping to do. If you do this, it is unlikely that the mess you create will be landing on something you have already cleaned. Think about when you clean your car and the dirty water dribbles down the side. If you had started on the sides and not the roof you would have to do the sides all over again.

Please visit www.blendwell.co.za for more information on cleaning and cleaning products. Blendwell Chemicals has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa. We manufacture a massive range of cleaning chemicals and are your best choice for a local wholesaler.

The Rules of Cleaning -3+4

Following the rules of cleaning is usually really easy and it saves so much time and money in the long run. It’s well worth it.

                                                       

3.  Always use safety gear. If you are cleaning, you will need to be careful. Some people are also more sensitive than others and just washing dishes with ordinary dishwashing detergent can send some people into a bout of eczema or dermatitis. Even if you are not one of those people, you may react to a specific cleaning product so it’s better to be safe than sorry. Basic safety gear should include rubber gloves and safety glasses. Your eyes can be accidently exposed to cleaning products. While you are cleaning or pouring cleaning chemicals they can splash accidentally. Some cleaning products contain acids that can seriously damage eye tissue. Even if cleaning products are skin friendly, lasting and continuous exposure can cause the skin to dry out. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

4.   If you are not sure about the way you are going to clean something, then do a test. This is best done on a small inconspicuous area of the item being cleaned. This will be necessary if the item is delicate and easily damaged by a cleaning product. Testing should also let you know if the item is colour fast and what the best method will be.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a huge range of cleaning products. For further information on the cleaning chemicals available please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Our factory in Halfway House, South Africa is the best place to get your local wholesale cleaning products.

What type of floors do I have?

In order to be able to effectively clean your floor, you will first need to know what type of floor you have.

There are several different categories that your floor may fall under. Flexible floors will include vinyl and linoleum. Hard floors can be porous or non-porous. Porous floors will be marble, raw cement, unglazed ceramics, terracotta and brick. These floors can often stain easily. Non-porous hard floors will be glazed ceramic, terrazzo, granite, slate, sealed marble and sealed cement. Stainless steel can sometimes be used for flooring in factories. Carpets and laminate flooring also require their own special ways to be cleaned.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a fabulous range of cleaning chemicals perfect for all types of floors. The only floors we do not have a cleaning product for yet is laminate floors but we are working on it and expect to release it shortly. For more information on floor cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Floor_Care_Cleaning_Chemicals. Form our factory in Halfway House, South Africa we manufacture a huge range of cleaning products. We are the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler! 

How to wash your hands properly

For ordinary use, you should wash your hands for at least 30 seconds – a quick dip under a running tap is not enough. For office and home use I would recommend using soap like Blendwell Cleaning Solutions Pink Hand Soap. This is a good cleaner while still being gentle on the skin.

Wet your hands and apply soap.  Rub this soap between your palms and rub the top of your hands. Open your fingers of both hands and lock your hands together keeping your fingers straight. Move your hands up and down so that the spaces between your fingers are cleaned. Don’t forget to wash your thumbs. Also make sure to include your wrists and forearms. You may need to use a soft brush to clean your finger nails if they are dirty. Rinse all areas with fresh water when you’re done and dry thoroughly preferably with a disposable towel. If at home make sure your hand towel is changed out regularly to avoid recontamination.

This is a great method to teach your children and the earlier they start doing it the more of a habit it is for them. Even a child of two can manage to wash this way. For them, it’s quite fun and you can sing a little silly ‘wash your hands’ song as you do it with them.

You will find all your cleaning supplies at Blendwell Cleaning Solutions in Halfway House, South Africa. For more information you can visit our website at www.blendwell.co.za. We are the best local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

Do you know how to wash your hands?

This may sound like a ridiculous question but many people are in too much of a hurry to clean their hands properly and they think a cleaning their hands only involves them quickly wetting their hands. This is not enough.  Then there are other people who believe in only using a soap with claims of being anti-bacterial. For ordinary household and office hand cleaning it is not necessary to go this far. There have also been studies that show that people who use a lot of anti-bacterial soap are also more likely to have skin problems like eczema and are therefore more likely to spread bacteria as it can then “hide” in the damaged areas of their skin. You would be better off with washing your hands often and you will be keeping them cleaner than occasional washing with a disinfectant soap.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions makes a large range of hand cleaners and liquid hand soaps. Each of their hand cleaning products has been created for specific uses in different environments. It would be unnecessary and impractical to clean your hands before preparing dinner with an industrial hand cleaner. We also make some eco-friendly hand soaps.

Please visit www.blendwell.co.za for more information on cleaning products. Please look out for my next instalment as I will discuss hand washing procedure. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions factory is in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How to clean greasy hands

When you work in a workshop cleaning your hands after your work day is done is definitely something that requires special cleaning products. Soap and water are not powerful enough for this job. You will need to use industrial hand cleaners. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has designed a range of industrial hand cleaners for this purpose.

At our factory in Halfway House, South Africa you will be able to purchase gel hand cleaner and grit hand cleaner. These two hand cleaning products are similar and it is a matter of preference as to which one is better. Neither of these hand cleaners contains harsh chemicals that can damage the skin. They both work at lifting grease and grime from your hands when they are rubbed into the skin. You will then rinse off with water. As the name suggests, the grit hand cleaner contains a “grit”. This grit acts as an exfoliating agent and can aid in cleaning.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is a manufacturer of a huge range of cleaning chemicals. We supply via resellers and contract cleaners into a large variety of industries. Please visit our website for further information on cleaning at www.blendwell.co.za 

Where to buy cleaning chemicals?

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a massive range of cleaning products that are manufactured at their factory in Midrand, South Africa. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is able to supply any cleaning chemicals that you may need. If we don’t already make it, we can develop it for you.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures cleaning chemicals for all different industries. We sell our cleaning chemicals to resellers and contract cleaners. We do not sell to end-users. We are strictly a wholesaler. Our customers then supply a vast assortment of industries from offices, to schools, to restaurants, to mines, to workshops, the list is endless. Anywhere that can be cleaned, can be cleaned with cleaning products manufactured by Blendwell Cleaning Solutions. You’ll even be able to buy eco-friendly cleaning products and all our products are Halaal certified.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa where all of their cleaning products are manufactured. We are your best local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How to clean your bathroom

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions offers an amazing assortment of cleaning products. We also do household cleaning chemicals like Ammonia Cleaner. This cleaning chemical is a white thick liquid that is fantastic for cleaning your baths and basins and it is really effective when cleaning away that scum ring that can develop.

This cleaning product can be used on metal or ceramic surfaces and contains a mild abrasive which helps to scratch away the grime. Use gloves when using this product and be sure not to splash product into your eyes or mouth.

For more information on this and other cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa and we manufacture all our cleaning products there. We are your local cleaning products manufacturer! 

What is Eco-Lyte NTL?

Through a specialized electrical process ordinary salt and water become an Anolyte and Catholyte solutions. The Anolyte solution is called Eco-Lyte NTL and it is a highly effective mixed oxidant disinfecting solution. This green cleaning product is used to eliminate all types of bacteria, micro-bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and microbial toxins.

Eco-Lyte NTL is able to replace the disinfectants that you are currently using. The beauty of choosing this cleaning product above traditional cleaners is that Eco-Lyte NTL is completely environmentally friendly. After use when this green cleaning product breaks down it turns into salt and water and leaves nothing in the environment that could be considered harmful.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions supplies the Eco-Lyte products please visit our website for more information on these eco-friendly cleaning products. Our factory is in Halfway House, South Africa and we are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How to clean green with Eco-Lyte

Eco-Lyte is made up of what is in our own bodies and can be used to help heal wounds and in skin care applications but its uses do not end there. This fantastic cleaning product is completely food safe and leaves no residual chemical on food or surfaces and does not affect taste. In water treatment it offers 40% better residual for decreased dosing. Eco-Lyte NTL can be used in so many different environments and these include food processing, agriculture (produce and livestock), hospitality, kitchens, water treatment (wash, potable and effluent), pre-harvest spray, post-harvest wash, domestic and industrial contract cleaning, healthcare, hospitals, vet clinics, bottling plants, beverage processing plants and CIP. This green cleaning product is completely non-toxic and safe to use and also requires no special handling or storage requirements.

For more information on this eco-friendly cleaning product please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa and we are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

HACCP Cleaning - General Cleaning - Neutra H

Cleaning in an environment where food is prepared takes a great deal of planning and care. Proper cleaning procedures need to be in place and staff must be very well trained to ensure that standards are always met.

It’s also important to use the correct cleaning chemicals that are HACCP compliant. This will help to ensure that your factory remains hygienic to the strictest standards. Neutra H is an ideal cleaning product to use and is a fabulous general purpose cleaner. This HACCP compliant cleaning chemical is a scientific blend of both ionic and non-ionic surfactants to give you maximum cleaning power. It has a high foaming value and free rinsing. This cleaning product also complies with all SABS 825 requirements.

This cleaning chemical is highly concentrated but is still gentle on skin and has a neutral pH. 

For more information on this HACCP compliant cleaning product please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is sure to have any cleaning chemicals you may need for HACCP cleaning. We manufacture all our cleaning products from our factory in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!