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Wednesday 28 October 2009

G.P. Cleaners New Truckmount System

G.P. Cleaners invest in the latest truckmount carpet and upholstery cleaning system and are now able to offer the ultimate in cleaning technology.
Using only the best quality components and engineering excellence, G.P. Cleaners truck mounts provide cleaning performance with long lasting durability for the professional and commercial cleaner worldwide. Applications include residential, commercial, airline and cruise ship cleaning where high performance soil extraction and fast drying are a priority. Excess moisture, noise and contaminants are eliminated from the cleaning environment, making “truck mounted” carpet cleaning the fastest growing and most talked about cleaning method in the industry today.

Kärcher puts the 'high' into high-pressure cleaners with Nelson's Column clean

Kärcher puts the 'high' into high-pressure cleaners with Nelson's Column clean
Kärcher high-pressure cleaners are living up to their name as they go into action high above Trafalgar Square in London this month as part of the Mayor of London's restoration of Nelson's Column.
Two Kärcher HDS 745 hot water machines have each been fitted with three 20 metre extension hoses that will keep the machines at ground level, whilst cleaning takes place at the very top of the famous column - which stands at 51.86 metres. Impressively, the power of the machines overcomes the slight loss of pressure that is inevitable when working at such a height.
"By using hot water, the cleaning - and drying - time can be reduced by as much as 80 per cent," says Simon Keeping, Kärcher UK managing director. "And the level of pressure applied to the column's surface can be adjusted as required by the restorers - to almost pressureless if necessary for particularly delicate areas."
The work has been commissioned by the Mayor of London and is being undertaken by David Ball Restoration Limited, whose conservation team has been specially trained to use the variable pressure cleaners by Kärcher. Adrian Attwood, executive director at David Ball Restoration, comments: "Kärcher machines have proven their ability for such specialised projects around the world and they were the obvious choice for cleaning Nelson's Column. In addition, the company's reputation for reliability along with the service and training support on offer means we know that we will be able to get the job done with Kärcher."
To enable all the surfaces of the granite column and the sandstone statue of Admiral Nelson himself to be properly cleaned, Kärcher has also supplied rotary and steam nozzles. The cleaning, which is part of a wider restoration project, will use the Kärcher machines to remove layers of accumulated pigeon droppings and other soluble contaminants.
"We're thrilled that our machines have been selected for such a high profile clean," continues Simon Keeping. "We've cleaned a number of major landmarks around the world - Mount Rushmore in the USA for example - but this is the first time we've been involved in the UK. We know our equipment will bring Nelson back to his former glory!"

Lavorwash Invests In Edge

October 28th 2009
Edge Ltd has announced that Lavorwash has invested in the Edge Group with a minority share, through a capital injection.“Edge, whose distribution sales to its members has exceeded 20 million since its incorporation, will benefit from a closer tie with a customer-focused manufacturer,” said Alwyn Williams, chairman of the Edge Group.Edge recently introduced a new product range catalogue now incorporating a floorcare range as well as the traditional range of mobile and static high pressure washers
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Research Into Handwashing - Results Published

October 27 2009
People are more likely to wash their hands when they have been shamed into it, according to a study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, looked at responses to electronic hygiene messages displayed in UK service station toilets.


October 27 2009
With fresh research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) revealing small businesses in the UK are waiting up to four months for invoices to be paid by big brand names, Equifax - business information expert - believes that putting pressure on suppliers for longer payments in an attempt to improve cash position is not the answer during the economic downturn.


October 27 2009
1 in 4 companies in the UK cleaning services industry is making a loss as the downturn continues to make life difficult. But how many of these 260 loss making companies have simply had a bad year and how many are burying their head in the sand is the subject of a new study by Plimsoll Publishing.

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Prochem Natural Range

G.P. Cleaners are pleased to announce the introduction into their comprehensive range of Prochem carpet cleaning chemicals of Prochem’s Natural Range ™ of high performance cleaning products based upon new technology formulations that perform as well or better than equivalent professional products, without harming the environment.

All products feature environmentally and user friendly phosphate free formulations coupled with all natural fragrances including lemongrass, eucalyptus and tea tree as well as lavender, orange and peppermint in the new Natural Carpet Deodoriser.

Prochem’s natural products are free of dyes, synthetic fragrances, EDTA and NTA and contain only ingredients considered safe for the environment.
Natural Range ™ formulations conform to the USA EPA “Design for Environment” guidelines and the Carpet & Rug Institute Seal of Approval where applicable. Carpet cleaning products are Wool Safe approved.
Containers are made from recyclable natural polyethylene and outer containers use recycled fibreboard.

Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Service

G.P. Cleaners are now pleased to offer a professional, domestic & commercial carpet cleaning service. The new service is acompanied by its own website - www.carpetcleaning-gloucestershire.co.uk.