Though it's always been handy to have around, the global pandemic has highlighted the benefits of hand sanitiser over the past few years. While this means you do find hand sanitiser stations in many public locations, it still never hurts to have your own in situations where there are no other options available. Never … [Read more...]
How to get rid of moss, mould & lichen from your roof
Moss, mould & lichen doesn't mean the end for your roof. With a few simple steps, you can not only have your roof looking brand new, but also prevent future growth for up to 12 months. Step 1. Before applying the roof treatment, ensure the roof is dry. We recommend it being free of rain for at least 6-12 hours … [Read more...]
Differences between mould, bacteria, and viruses you need to know about
The key differences you need to know about mould, bacteria and viruses and what it means for you. What Are Microbes? Microbes refer to a class of “micro-scale” organisms. This refers to single bodies that are too small for us see with the naked eye. By the same token, we have microbiology, the study of microbes. … [Read more...]
Celebrating Chemical Solution’s 30th Anniversary
Reaching our 30th Anniversary is something special. We started as a small 3-person business with a handful of loyal customers and have grown the business steadily over time into one of the largest privately-owned chemical businesses in our sector. As with many businesses, the key to our success has been people. We … [Read more...]
Meet the Team: Alex
Meet Alex, our new Auckland based Account Manager Alex is looking forward to meeting all his customers, and getting to know them personally. What do you do at Chemical Solutions and why would our customers call you?I am an account manager and look after customers from Auckland CBD to Whangarei and everywhere in between. … [Read more...]
That spa bath is dirtier than you think
Do you know how dirty spa baths can get? We often view spa baths as a place of relaxation and a way to relieve stress. But hot and wet environments don't just attract tired people. There have been studies done that show that most spa baths house at least some types of bacteria*. These bacteria can range from near … [Read more...]
This is how much you save by using concentrated cleaning products
Ready-to-use cleaning products trade cost with ease of use, and the costs are many. A lot of what you pay for in a cleaning product is water, as many chemicals need to be diluted for proper use. Concentrated cleaning chemicals let you prepare your own ready-to-use solution based on the recommended dilution ratio, creating … [Read more...]
Omicron lasts over 16 hours on surfaces, here’s how to get rid of it in a minute
A recent study has shown that Omicron lasts up to 16 hours on skin surfaces, and around 8 days on plastic surfaces. The same study reports that this survival time is over twice as long as the original strain of COVID-19. We're generally told to be most wary of catching COVID-19 via the air, however, with this recent study, … [Read more...]
How to clean your home after recovering from COVID-19
Do you know how best to clean your home after a COVID-19 infection? COVID-19 is known to last for hours in the air, and days on surfaces*. To prevent spreading the virus to visitors, ensure your home is virus-free by following our useful infographic on best practices when it comes to cleaning out COVID-19. Click here … [Read more...]
Why you should use a non-caustic dishwash detergent
People consider dishwash detergents to be dangerous chemicals because of their caustic nature. This property helps detergents break down the soiling commonly found on cutlery, crockery, and other dishware. Unfortunately, this means they can also cause damage to our skin and eyes, if they come into contact with the … [Read more...]
