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! 

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!

Getting ready for Valentine's Day special meal

So you’ve got this amazing romantic dinner planned for the love of your life – or maybe you love of right now. You want to make it impressive so you need to pull out all the stops.

You’ve managed to get all your crockery and cutlery cleaned up. Now it’s time to look at your table linen. Nothing says, “I made an effort” quite like clean crisp white linens.

To get it really clean, first check it see if there are any dirty marks that did not come out in the last wash. If there are some stains, I like to use Blendwell Chemicals Oxygen Bleach. All you do is you put a scoop of Oxygen Bleach into a bucket filled with water and level the linen to soak. I often leave mine to soak for a day or two for really stubborn stains. It works wonders.

Then it’s time to machine wash. Here I like to use Enviro Wash. This cleaning product is eco-friendly and does not contain any phosphates (which can pollute water ways). It is a concentrated and high quality washing powder with the added benefit of being green. One to two scoops on a quick wash – keeping the temperature low should do the trick. Remember, you got all the stains out with the Oxygen Bleach soak so an ordinary wash will do. By doing a quick, low temperature wash you are able to be more earth conscious and use less energy. Save the planet every step of the way!

After the wash, hang out neatly on the washing line. Avoid getting creases and you will have less ironing to do later. Once dry, get out the iron and the ironing board and make it look fabulous. By the time you lay your table, it will look like one from a five star restaurant and your loved one will be so impressed!

For more information about the cleaning products recommended here please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a massive range of cleaning chemicals in Midrand, South Africa. Our factory is ISO9001 approved and we are your best local cleaning chemical manufacturer and wholesaler.

Preparing for Valentines Day

So, you’ve decided to make an effort this year. There’s someone you believe deserves to be spoilt and you are going to cook them your fabulous signature dish. There will be candles, there will be wine and there will be romance…

There’s a lot to organise to make sure the evening is perfect and making sure your house is sparkling clean will be part of that. It will be a real shame if your special guest sees dirty tableware and is put off the gorgeous meal you’ve made.

Start with making sure the cutlery and crockery is clean. While filling a sink with hot water, pour in some dishwashing liquid.  Now you can use a traditional cleaning product here like Blendwell Chemicals Greendet. Alternatively, you can opt for an eco-friendly product like Enviroblend Greendet love the planet at the same time.

You don’t need to use a lot of either of these cleaning products – just a small squirt to create some foam. Now you don’t want too much foam as this will actually make cleaning more difficult. To clean your dishes you should use a cloth or soft sponge. Abrasive sponges should only be used for really stubborn dirt. Even your cutlery can be scratched by a sponge so you will want to be gentle (while still being tough on dirt). If you’re struggling to get a pot clean, first try soaking it with really hot water a squeeze of dish washing liquid and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes and then try to clean.

If you have double sinks, you should fill the other sink with warm water to rinse your cleaned dishes. Leave the dishes to drip dry a little and then give a final wipe with a clean, dry cloth before packing away.

You will be able to find all the cleaning products you need at Blendwell Chemicals. We manufacture a massive range of cleaning products including food safe, HACCP compliant cleaners and green cleaning products too. Our factory is in Midrand, South Africa and we are your best local cleaning chemical supplier.

Have you heard about our "What's New?" training?

On Wednesday the 17^th of July we are doing a training course on what’s new at Blendwell Chemicals. We have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes to bring you new products and new changes to old products that, we believe, will knock your socks off.

We have some fabulous new products in our household and office cleaning range and we have also been working on our eco-friendly products so Green is Growing. If that was not enough, we have also completely redesigned our labelling. Our new labels will make it easier for you to display your logo and all the product information and safety warnings are now much easier to read.

If you join us for training you will receive a goodie bag with some of our new products to try them out yourself. Please contact Cynthia to book your place on 011-805-9940

How to clean your driveway, forecourt or workshop and still be green!

Long gone are the days of green cleaning only being for hippies who had no real need for serious hygiene. Going green is now a global concern and we can all do our bit to help the earth. A few years ago, it was easy to say that green cleaning products were just not strong enough to clean properly. This has changed. Nowadays, with technological advances, green cleaning products can be just as powerful as traditional cleaners and without the damage to the environment.

One such cleaning product is Eco-Lyte DG. This powerful cleaning product is made for simple salt and water so it has no impact on the environment. You can’t just mix salt with water in your kitchen and expect the same results. This cleaning product is made by salt and water passing through a specialised electrical process which activates its cleaning potential. Eco-Lyte DG is one of the products that result from this process.

To clean your driveway, forecourt or workshop floor, simply pour an even layer of Eco-Lyte DG over the floor and allow it to rest for about 20 minutes. This will give the cleaning product time to work and will cut down on scrubbing time. Then take a hard broom and scrub the floor clean. Rinse the floor with a hose to remove all the dirt and squeegee the water away. Be sure to put adequate signage around the area being cleaned to alert people of the possibility of slipping.

For more information on this amazing cleaning product, please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Eco-Lyte_DG. Blendwell Chemicals has a massive range of cleaning products manufactured at their factory in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are the best local wholesaler of cleaning products. 

2 products for cleaning stainless steel factory floors

Stainless steel factory floors can be tough to clean. There is bound to be a certain amount of grease and grime on these floors so you’ll need some powerful cleaners. This does not mean that you can only use traditional cleaners. There are some green cleaning products that can do the job without harming the environment.

• Enviro Maxi 

Blendwell Chemicals has an eco-friendly cleaning product from the EnviroBlend range of cleaners called Enviro Maxi. This is an industrial strength cleaner that can make tough cleaning jobs really simple. Enviro Maxi is made with raw material that are safe and from renewable sources.

• Eco-Lyte DG 

You can also get the Eco-Lyte range of eco-friendly cleaning products from Blendwell Chemicals. Eco-Lyte DG will easily clean your stainless steel factory floor. Eco-Lyte cleaning products are made from salt and water that has been passed through a specialised electrical process. These cleaning products have no impact on the environment but are extremely powerful.

For more information on Blendwell Chemicals cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures all their cleaning products in Midrand, South Africa and are your best local cleaning products wholesaler. 

Have you signed up for our free training?

On the 17th of April at 10am we are running another one of our free training sessions. This time we will be covering Green Cleaning. This session is aimed at giving you a better understanding of all the green buzzwords and will teach you to be able to sell the right type of green product to your client. We will introduce you to all the eco-friendly cleaning products that Blendwell Chemicals supplies including the Delphis Eco range, Eco-Lyte products and Blendwell's own green cleaners including biological cleaners. To book your space please call Cynthia on 011-805-9940. Booking is essential.

Cleaning Up When You've Cleaned Up

Once all the dishes are cleaned and packed away your kitchen will already look infinitely better. But you’re not done at the sink, just yet. You still need to think about the sink.

If your kitchen sink at home is exposed to a normal amount of dirt, there should be no need for you to clean it with any heavy duty cleaning products. The more aggressive the cleaning product is, the more likely it is to damage the sink. In a restaurant or food factory it may be necessary to use these cleaners but the average home does need it. A good clean with an eco-friendly dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge will do the job.

Blendwell Chemicals will be able to supply you with an eco-friendly dish washing liquid. For more information, please go to www.blendwell.co.za/Kitchen_And_Bathroom_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals has all the cleaning products you need. Our factory is in Midrand, South Africa and we are your best local manufacturer of cleaning chemicals.

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.

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 green clean non-porous hard floors?

When it comes to eco-friendly cleaning supplies Blendwell Chemicals has some amazing cleaning products. These green cleaning chemicals are available to resellers, distributors and contract cleaners from their factory in Midrand, South Africa. It’s close to the Midrand Gautrain station.

To clean non-porous hard floors like ceramic tiles, granite, sealed marble or sealed cement I would recommend you give the Eco-Lyte range of green cleaning products a try. Eco-Lyte uses a technological breakthrough in environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals. Eco-Lyte is made from simple table salt and water which is passed through a highly specialised electrical process. This process forms two super strong cleaning products, namely Eco-Lyte DG and Eco-Lyte NTL. Eco-Lyte DG is used for cleaning and Eco-Lyte NTL is an incredibly effective disinfectant. The Eco-Lyte range of green cleaning chemicals has outperformed traditional cleaners in most tests and they are the safest cleaners you could use.

For more information on green cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Green_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Chemicals is your best choice for local wholesale cleaning supplies.

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. 

How to use your washing machine correctly

Making a few choices before each wash will help you to use your washing machine in the most effective way means. These choices can save time in the long run.

Pick the right setting for doing your washing. Most fabrics can handle a regular wash but there are more delicate fabrics that will need a particularly gentle wash. There are also some heavier fabrics that may need some more robust handling. Choosing the right water temperature will also affect your wash.

Ideally, you should try to use a low washing temperature (about 40 degrees C). This temperature is enough for most lightly soiled fabrics. If you choose a higher temperature you will be using more energy. A lower temperature is a more eco-friendly way to wash. Unfortunately not everything can be washed like this, so some dirtier fabrics will need a higher temperature. A temperature of 95 degrees C is the highest you can get. This boil wash is only recommended for very dirty fabrics that can handle this temperature. Always check labels.  Before you decide to wash at this temperature you should try washing at about 60 degrees C as this temperature can still kill most bacteria.

For more information on cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a huge range of cleaning chemicals in their Johannesburg factory. We are your best local cleaning products wholesaler.

Can I clean flexible floors with green cleaning products?

Cleaning flexible floors like vinyl or linoleum can be done in many different ways. Where these floors are will certainly affect how they should be cleaned. If being eco-friendly is a concern, then you can’t just use any cleaning products.

For green cleaning chemicals, a great option is the Eco-Lyte range of cleaning products. Eco-Lyte green cleaning chemicals are made with simple salt and water which is run through a specialised electrical process that creates incredibly powerful cleaning products. Once these awesome cleaners have been used they are then able to break down into their original components of salt and water. They leave absolutely no effect on the environment. They also do not require to be rinsed away like many traditional cleaners. This cuts down on work time and they will not taint food products.

Eco-Lyte DG is an amazing cleaning product that is great to use on floors. Eco-Lyte NTL is the best choice for routinely sanitising the floors.

You can’t go wrong with the Eco-Lyte range of environmentally friendly cleaning products. Blendwell Chemicals supplies Eco-Lyte products from the factory in Midrand. For more information please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Chemicals is your best choice for a local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

Are there any green cleaning products for my industrial dishwasher?

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a fantastic option for you to keep your dishes sparkly clean. The Delphis Eco range of green cleaning products has cleaners that were designed specifically for industrial dish washing machines. The Delphis Eco range of cleaning chemicals is an amazing group of products. They are all designed to do no harm to the environment or to the people who use them without sacrificing how effective they are.

Delphis Eco’s Dishwashing Liquid is a highly concentrated dishwashing detergent that is very effective at cutting through grease, grime, starches, tannins, fats, dried on foods and stains on many surfaces such as dishes, cutlery, glass and cooking utensils. Delphis Eco has also created Dishwasher Rinse Aid to work alongside the dishwashing product. This cleaning product will give you sparkly results on your glasses, dishes and cutlery leaving no spots or streaks. It has a water repelling formula and is low foaming and is a neutral rinse additive.

For more information on the Delphis Eco range of green cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is the best local manufacturer of cleaning products in the Midrand area. We manufacture the Delphis Eco range of eco-friendly cleaning products under license to the UK.

Does Blendwell make any specialized dish washing liquids?

If you are looking for something beyond an ordinary dishwashing liquid, Blendwell Cleaning Solutions probably has the right product for you. So when you need more than just a dishwashing liquid come see what Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures.

Our Dishwash Plus is a blend of anionic and non-ionic surfactants that create powerful cleaning action. This dishwashing liquid also has an antibacterial agent added to it for intense cleaning. This is a very high foaming cleaning product.

If you are looking for eco-friendly cleaning products, we have those too! Delphis Eco Dish Liquid is a fantastic choice to go green. This environmentally friendly cleaning product is made only from plant based ingredients and is very gentle on the skin.

Delphis Eco Washing-up Liquid has been designed to give you sparkling results every time. It is made from sustainable plant sources and its concentrated formula will cut through any grease or grime. Delphis Eco products are the best green cleaning products you can get.

For more information on all the fabulous cleaning products available from Blendwell Cleaning Solutions please visit www.blendwell.co.za. We manufacture all our cleaning products at our factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are the best local cleaning chemical wholesaler.

Can you clean your toilet with green cleaning products?

It is important for your business to have clean toilets. It will affect how customers view your business and dirty toilets can also affect staff morale. Cleaning the toilets in your business should be one of the cleaning jobs that can be done fast and properly and to do this your cleaning products need to be effective.

Can green cleaning products really be powerful enough to clean toilets? Yes, they can! Try Delphis Eco Daily Use Toilet Cleaner. This green cleaning product carries the EU Ecolabel which is also known as the Flower. To be able to achieve this accreditation a cleaning product must first reach the strictest of green standards and then it must be able to perform as well, if not better, than the top 5 traditional cleaners in the same category. This will ensure that when you buy a cleaning chemical that carries Ecolabel this cleaning product will be the best eco-friendly product on the market.  This environmentally friendly cleaning chemical has been designed to use once a day. All you need to do to clean properly with this cleaning product is a simple squirt, brush and flush. It cleans and deodorises while preventing lime scale build up and works on all toilets and urinals including stainless steel.

To make a better choice for the environment, choose Delphis Eco cleaning products today. For more information please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Green_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures the Delphis Eco range of eco-friendly cleaning products under license to the UK. The Blendwell factory is in Johannesburg South Africa. We are the best local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How to clean your toilet facilities with eco-friendly cleaners

When it comes to cleaning toilet facilities of your offices, restaurant or work place you really cannot afford to skimp. When these facilities are not properly cleaned, it can affect your company’s reputation and your staff’s morale. A poorly cleaned, or not cleaned at all, toilet area can lead to some pretty horrific hygiene problems and awful smells.

When choosing cleaning products it’s really important to choose what works. A cleaning product needs to be extremely effective in this area. Green cleaning products are often thought to be less effective than traditional cleaners but this is no longer true - especially when it comes to Delphis Eco green cleaning products.  Delphis Eco environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals are manufactured by Blendwell Cleaning Solutions under license to the UK.

An amazing eco-friendly cleaning product called Washroom Cleaner has been designed for cleaning basins, baths, floors, walls, taps and bathroom surfaces. This green cleaning product carries the Flower which is known as EU Ecolabel. This accreditation means that this cleaning product reached the strictest standards of eco-friendliness and also performed as well if not better than the best traditional cleaners in the same category. Washroom Cleaner will remove all normal soiling and not leave any streaks.

For more information please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Green_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is a manufacturer of all types of cleaning chemicals. We make a huge range at our factory near the Midrand Gautrain station. We are your best local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

How to clean your kitchen countertops and be eco-friendly

Whether it’s your kitchen at home or your industrial kitchen where you and your staff prepare a gazillion dishes a day, you need to keep your work surfaces clean. Counter tops can get messy really fast and need consistent and regular cleaning not only to keep your food hygienic but to keep your kitchen safe.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures the Delphis Eco range of green cleaning products under license to the UK. In this range is the Delphis Eco Multi Purpose Cleaner. This green cleaning chemical carries the EU Ecolabel (also known as The Flower) and is truly a spectacular cleaning product. It also carries the SABS 1828 mark. Multi Purpose Cleaner is an all-in-one industrial strength cleaner that is able to remove grease, fats, grime and soils from almost any washable surface. It can be used on plastic, vinyl, marble, granite, chrome, stainless steel and quartz countertops without leaving any streaks. For a household kitchen you would need to use this cleaning product at a dilution of one part product to 50 parts water – so you use very little. For a food factory or industrial kitchen you may need to increase this dilution but it will all depend on what you are preparing.  On top of all of this, this cleaning product is environmentally friendly too!

Delphis Eco Multi Purpose Cleaner is a fantastic eco-friendly cleaning product to use in your kitchen. For more information on the green cleaning products manufactured in South Africa by Blendwell Cleaning Solutions please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Green_Cleaning_Products.  We are your best local cleaning products manufacturer!