Get the most bang for your buck by ensuring your cleaning chemicals last as long as possible Handling your cleaning chemicals incorrectly is not only dangerous but money wasting. Read on for a bunch of expert tips for extending the life of your cleaning chemicals. Dilute appropriately While some cleaning products … [Read more...]
Keeping the Winter bugs away in 2023
Stay sanitised and keep those Winter bugs away. Winter is here! While it's also the season for winter sports, and bundling up indoors, it's also the season for bugs to spread. This higher rate of transmission is helped by people being indoors more, with decreased ventilation and a higher density of people sharing … [Read more...]
Dave Takes on the Dry July Challenge: A Personal Journey for a Worthy Cause
Dave (right), pictured with our Managing Director, Terry Our very own Dave Waiwiri, who takes care of our Christchurch warehouse, is taking on a new challenge this July. He has decided to join the Dry July campaign with the goal to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of July. Dave admits that he’s been talking about … [Read more...]
The best temperature for washing laundry
This is the definitive guide on the best temperature for washing your laundry. The best temperature is actually highly variable. There is no one size fits all when it comes to the optimal temperature for washing laundry. The optimal temperature depends on a number of factors. Level of soiling With more heavily … [Read more...]
Chemical testing strips guide
The following is a quick guide on chemical testing strips - why they're important, and which ones to use for your needs. Benefits of testing First of all, why do we test? Your cleaning chemicals contain disinfectants that are responsible for killing bacteria and viruses on the surfaces you need to keep … [Read more...]
Meet the Team: Andrew
Andrew, our new South Island Territory Manager, has hit the ground running and is bringing with him well over a decade of experience in the industry. Please tell us a bit more about yourself and the Territory Manager role you just took over at Chemical Solutions. I filled this roll due to a previous Territory Manager, Rod … [Read more...]
Re-introducing Naturemade!
We are proud to be re-launching Naturemade, our cleaning product brand committed to offering high-quality cleaning products with the least negative influence on the environment. It’s cleaning that’s tough on dirt, but gentle on the earth. Naturemade products were developed to satisfy the high standards of modern cleaning … [Read more...]
How to clean your property after a flood
We've put together some recommendations on how to clean up if your property has recently been affected by flooding. While many homes were left unsafe to enter due to the unprecedented Auckland flooding in late January, those affected that are still habitable are in need of repair and cleaning. It's especially important to … [Read more...]
The definitive toilet cleaning guide
It's everyone's least favourite chore, but this definitive guide will help you make cleaning the toilet a breeze. What you'll need: Step 1: Prepare to clean Gather your tools and cleaners! Don those gloves. You may also want to open a window, and/or turn on an extractor to boost ventilation. Wearing a mask can … [Read more...]
How to prevent illness & infection in schools
Attendance at school is linked to academic achievement in secondary students, according to research [1]. Missing just a few days of class for reasons including illness, could mean the difference between a student passing university entrance requirements or not [2]. With the NZ government planning to spend $88m to bolster … [Read more...]