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 your hands at the end of your work day

At Blendwell Cleaning Solutions we like to stay ahead with trends and needs of our customers. It’s important to us to continuously relook at the cleaning products we manufacture and see if we can do them differently to suit new trends in the market. When it comes to cleaning your hands when they are covered in grease all day, it’s not always enough just to get them clean.

We know that having soft hands is something most people would like and many cleaners can be really hard on the skin. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has recently introduced Bead Cleaner. This hand cleaning products has extra skin softening agents in it for extra moisturisation. There are coconut derivatives and lanolin to help with skin stay soft. We’ve also added beads to this hand cleaner to gently exfoliate the skin while you’re cleaning it. Another added advantage of the beads is that when rinsed down the drain, the beads will float and not clog up the drain.

For further information on this fantastic industrial hand cleaning product please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Bead_Hand_Cleaner. You can buy this hand cleaning product and many others at Blendwell Cleaning Solutions factory in Midrand, 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 

HACCP Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Pearl Hand Cleaner H

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures a variety of different hand cleaners in their HACCP compliant h-range. The h-range is specifically designed for use in the food industry.

An economical option for hand cleaning in the food industry is Pearl Hand Cleaner H. This liquid hand soap has been designed for use in soap dispensers and is a high-foaming, high-grade cleaner. It contains toilet grade detergent, an emollient and a soluble cleaner. It is pH neutral and will leave the hands feeling soft after use. This hand cleaning product is effective against common everyday soils, fats, grease, oils, ink and many other types of dirt without resorting to harsh alkalis and abrasives. This hand cleaning product is perfect for use in toilets, hotels, kitchens, restaurants, butcheries and other industries.

Please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products for more information on HACCP compliant cleaning products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions has a factory in Halfway House, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

HACCP Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Hand Soap Plus H

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures a large range of cleaning products. One of the specialized product ranges that they manufacture is their HACCP compliant h-range of cleaning products. This range of cleaning chemicals is specifically designed for use in the food industry.

This range has several different hand cleaning products. Hand Soap Plus H is a thick green liquid soap to be used in a soap dispenser. This cleaning product contains a dual chain QAC as the anti-bacterial agent, thickener and surfactant. This cleaning chemical is ideal for use in veterinary clinics, hospitals, kitchens and food factories.

For more information on this cleaning product and other HACCP compliant cleaners please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures a huge range of cleaning products from factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier! 

Why do hands need to stay clean? HACCP

Keeping hands clean no matter what you are doing is a simple and effective way to avoid diseases spreading. In the food industry this is even more important.

There are many diseases that can spread in food preparation areas if hands are not cleaned using proper washing procedures. The diseases that can be spread by dirty hands can cause a myriad of ailments.

The shigella bug can cause diarrhoea and streptococci can give you a sore throat. Haemophilus can cause pink eye to spread and streptococcus pneumoniae can give you pneumonia. Pseudomonas can infect wounds and Hepatitis A will cause jaundice and diarrhoea. Staphylococcus will create boils. E Coli and bacteroides will spread if hands are not washed after toilet use.

None of these germs need to be spread if hands are washed regularly and properly and good manufacturing procedures are followed. For more information on HACCP compliant cleaning chemicals please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions is able to supply many different hand-cleaning products depending on your requirements. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier.

HACCP Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Hand Cleaner H

In environments where food is handled it is very important that everything in that environment stays hygienic. This includes keeping hands clean. Following a proper hand washing procedure is necessary.

Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures the h-range of cleaning chemicals that has been specifically designed for use in the food industry.  These cleaning products are HACCP compliant. One of their hand cleaners is known as Hand Cleaner H. This hand cleaner is a thick, clear liquid for use in soap dispensers. It is ideal for use in hospitals, veterinary clinics and kitchens because it contains alcohol and anti-bacterial agents. This hand cleaner leaves hands feeling soft and is non-irritating to skin. It works with a two-phase action: initial kill by alcohol and then followed by the long lasting effect of Irgasan.

For more information on this hand cleaning product and other food safe cleaning products please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Products. Blendwell Cleaning Solutions manufactures its cleaning chemicals in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning products manufacturer!

How to clean with HACCP

The HACCP cleaning system is typically instituted in food factories and kitchens.

In order for the HACCP system to be effective the correct cleaning equipment should be used. This cleaning equipment should be colour coded so that a particular item is used in a particular area. This helps to prevent cross-contamination of bacteria. Therefore each particular area will have it’s own set of cleaning equipment.

This will also apply to the cleaning chemicals used. The cleaning chemicals used to clean a food factory or kitchen need to be effective in killing bacteria to ensure food safety.  Only approved cleaning chemicals may be used! Using approved cleaning chemicals can minimise the risk of contamination of food on contact surfaces.

There will also need to be a master cleaning schedule in place which will involve deep, maintenence and daily cleaning procedures. Cleaning records will need to be kept.

It is also necessary to test for any residues after the food factory has been cleaned to ensure that cleaning was effective.

For more information on food safe chemicals that Blendwell Chemicals manufactures please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Food_Industry_Cleaning_Chemicals . You will find the Blendwell Chemicals factory in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

Industrial Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Part 4

Hand cleaning when working in a workshop or other industrial environment can be a huge headache. Ordinary soap and water will not be able to get through all the grease and grime the skin gets exposed to and aggressive scrubbing can be painful.

Blendwell Chemicals has created a hand cleaner that can help. Bead Hand Cleaner is a new type of gel hand cleaner. Some people find that a grit hand cleaner is harsh on their skin. These new poly beads are much gentler and are still very effective at removing ingrained dirt. The hand cleaner itself has also been upgraded and now contains coconut derivatives and lanolin for extra skin conditioning. Another advantage of this hand cleaner is that the beads float in water. When rinsing the product off your hands the drains will not get clogged with beads as they float away with the water.

Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a huge range of cleaning chemicals from their factory in Johannesburg, South Africa. Please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Industrial_Cleaning_Chemicals for more information. We are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

Industrial Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Part 3

Cleaning your hands is a normal part of anyone’s day. When you work in a factory or workshop a simple wash with soap and go will not be nearly enough to get rid of the grease your skin has been exposed to. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a few different types of hand cleaners for those exposed to heavy grease.

One of our all time favourite hand cleaners is grit hand cleaner. This is a very thick hand cleaner that contains a fair amount of grit to aid cleaning and exfoliate the skin. Simply scoop a small amount from the bucket and rub into your hands. You will be able to feel the gritty bits working on the skin. When you are satisfied that your hands are clean, rinse off with water.

Please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Industrial_Cleaning_Chemicals for more information on this and all the other industrial cleaning chemicals that we manufacture for our factory in Halfway House, South Africa. We have a huge range and we are sure to supply whatever cleaning chemicals you require.

Industrial Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Part 2

Hands can get really dirty when working with machine parts that are covered in grease. Using a normal soap is not going to do very much so it’s important to invest in an industrial type of hand cleaner.

Blendwell Chemicals has designed a hand cleaner for this purpose and it’s called Gel Hand Cleaner. This hand cleaner is a thick cleaning product that you can scoop a small amount out of the container to clean your hands. You will need to rub this hand cleaner into your skin to be able to lift the grease and grime from your hands. It doesn’t contain really harsh chemicals to clean the skin. This product is very similar to our grit hand cleaner. Some people prefer this cleaning product simply because they do not like the exfoliating qualities of the grit hand cleaner.

For more information on this and other industrial cleaning chemicals please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Industrial_Cleaning_Chemicals. Blendwell Chemicals manufactures a huge range of cleaning chemicals and we are sure to have the one you are looking for. Our factory is in Johannesburg, South Africa and we are your local cleaning chemical manufacturer!

Industrial Cleaning - Hand Cleaning - Part 1

A part of industrial cleaning that cannot be ignored is hand cleaning. Blendwell Chemicals offers many different hand cleaners for industrial applications.

We manufacture a product that you can use before you even start getting your hands dirty. Our Barrier Cream is designed to protect the hands while you are working so that you do not have to work quite so hard at cleaning them afterwards. Barrier Cream has been created to protect the skin from long exposure to water, dirt and oil.

All you would need to do is rub a small amount of Barrier Cream onto the hands before you get started. If you are working for very long periods you may need to reapply through the day. When you are finished you can simply wash your hands as normal to wash off the Barrier Cream. This product works particularly well when cleaning greasy engine parts.

It really is as easy as that! For more information on this industrial cleaning chemical and all the other cleaning products in Blendwell Chemicals huge range, please visit www.blendwell.co.za/Industrial_Cleaning_Chemicals. You will be able to find us in Midrand, South Africa. We are your local cleaning chemical supplier!

How to clean your office the eco-friendly way - Part 1

Office suites require many different types of cleaning to get them properly clean. There is not one cleaning chemical you can use for the entire area and the cleaning products that you use you may need to use them differently in different areas.

It has become more necessary for companies to be more responsible in how they clean and which products they choose. The need to go green with your cleaning products is no longer something that only a select few can do. With the prices of eco-friendly cleaning products coming down there is no longer any excuse for companies to not choose green. The Delphis Eco range of green cleaning chemicals will also give you peace of mind that the products you are choosing are as good as if not better than any traditional cleaners you may have used before.

In your toilet areas and kitchen it will be necessary to have some hand soap. I would recommend having a dispenser for a liquid soap like Delphis Eco’s Hand Soap. This liquid hand soap will allow everyone to clean their hands in a clean and hygienic way. The awesome thing about this hand soap is that it will not dry the skin out so use can use it as often as you need to. This eco-friendly cleaning product is also fully biodegradable and safe for people and the environment.

For more information on this cleaning product and all the others in this range please go to www.blendwell.co.za/Green_Cleaning_Products  Blendwell Chemicals manufactures the Delphis Eco range under license to the UK. Blendwell Chemicals has a factory in Midrand South Africa