We've put together an essential guide on how to clean shower glass, so that anyone can have sparkling glass in their bathrooms. The cause of dirty shower glass The first step in keeping your shower glass clean is knowing where all those spots and streaks come from. They can be caused by several things. Hard water … [Read more...]
A 2024 Guide to Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
How do you know if the cleaning products you're purchasing are truly eco-friendly? It's common for businesses nowadays to make claims that their products and services are either eco-friendly, carbon neutral, natural, or recyclable, to name a few. There are, however, many factors that contribute to a product's environmental … [Read more...]
Meet the Team: Amy
Our new Production Planner, Amy, has hit the ground running and is already making a positive difference in our production processes. Q. What do you do at Chemical Solutions? A. I am the production planner for Chemical Solutions. I plan what chemical batches need to be made and what pack sizes they need to go into. … [Read more...]
Why Hydrogen Peroxide is great for cleaning
Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical that comes up a lot in the cleaning industry. What's so great about it? This article explains the importance behind this essential cleaning chemical. How Hydrogen Peroxide works Hydrogen peroxide is an often included ingredient in cleaning products that disinfect surfaces. These are … [Read more...]
What are surfactants?
The word "surfactants" are thrown around a lot in our industry but what exactly are they? This article breaks down what they are in simple terms, and why they're important for cleaning. Surfactants and surface tension Surfactant is actually a shortening of the term "surface-active agent." What they do is reduce the … [Read more...]
How to make your cleaning chemicals last longer
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...]
