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The Emotional Toll of Crime Scene Cleanup
Crime scene cleanup is a crucial yet often underappreciated job that is key to restoring safety and normalcy to places impacted by traumatic events. These professionals step in to handle the aftermath, dealing with biohazards and making sure that spaces are safe to...
Equipment and Chemicals Used by Crime Scene Cleaners
Have you ever wondered who takes on the daunting task of cleaning up after a crime scene? Crime scene cleaners are those unsung heroes who step in to restore safety and normalcy following traumatic events. Their work is far from ordinary; it involves in-depth cleaning...
A Deep Dive into the World of Trauma Cleaning with Ben Giles
In a special episode of "Unfiltered," we get an inside look at a job most people know little about: trauma and crime scene cleaning. Ben Giles, who is the founder of Ultima Environmental, talks to Raquel O'Brien about what it's like to clean up after tragedies. Ben's...
Sharps Disposal Regulations: How to Dispose of Sharps and Needles
Welcome to the world of safe sharps and needle disposal. If you're reading this, you're likely aware that dealing with sharps – those needles, syringes, and other pointy objects used in medical procedures – isn't as simple as tossing them in the trash. Whether you're...
What Qualifications Do You Need to Be a Specialist Cleaner in the UK?
Welcome to the dynamic and essential world of the UK's cleaning industry, a sector characterised by its diversity and its vital role in maintaining public health and safety. Two distinct paths emerge in this industry: regular cleaning and specialist cleaning. Regular...
How to Start a Biohazard Cleaning Business in the UK
When we think of cleaning, what comes to mind are the everyday tasks of dusting, mopping, and tidying up. Yet, beneath the surface of the cleaning industry is a niche but vital sector: biohazard cleaning. Unlike traditional cleaning, biohazard cleaning tackles the...
How to Effectively Conduct Needle Sweeps: A Step-by-Step Guide
Needle sweeps play a critical role in maintaining public safety and sanitation. They involve the meticulous search, collection, and proper disposal of hazardous needles and syringes found in public spaces. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of...
The Importance of Certified Specialist Cleaners in High-Risk Cleaning and Pest Control Scenarios
When it comes to high-risk cleaning and pest control scenarios, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals is essential. These situations often involve hazardous materials, potentially harmful contaminants, and the need for specialised knowledge and skills. In...
How to Clean a House Professionally
Cleaning your house from top to bottom can seem like a daunting task, especially if you haven’t been following a regular house cleaning routine. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to make deep cleaning less of a chore! Our cleaning experts...
Colour Coding for Cleaning
In the late 1990s, The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) developed a universal colour code to be used in the cleaning industry. The aim was to prevent cross-contamination between cleaning areas and to raise hygiene standards in the industry. This blog will...
Potential Health Risks of Using Cleaning Products
Maintaining a hygienic work environment has never been more important, especially following the COVID-19 and Monkeypox outbreaks. Statistics show that proper commercial cleaning reduces the risk of employees catching common viruses like the flu by an impressive 80%....
The Importance of pH Levels in Commercial Cleaning
You might not give much thought to the pH levels of your cleaning products, but understanding the pH scale actually plays a crucial role in achieving optimal cleaning results. Making sense of pH levels and how they affect the cleaning process can be tricky – so we’re...
The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Kitchen Cleaning
Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen is essential for every catering business. Following a commercial kitchen cleaning schedule will help you run a productive kitchen and keep your employees and customers safe. Cleaning a commercial kitchen can be a difficult...
Communal Area Cleaning Tips
Keeping communal areas clean can be a difficult task, especially when the shared space has high foot traffic and is being used by multiple people throughout the day. In this article Why is communal area cleaning important? Communal area cleaning tips How Ultima can...
Office Cleaning Tips and Tricks
No one likes working in a messy office and keeping your workplace clean is vital if you want to create a productive working environment. The cleaning experts at Ultima have put this article together to give you our top office cleaning tips to help you maintain a...
PPE Tips for Cleaners
Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as PPE, is equipment worn to reduce exposure to hazards with the potential to cause injuries and illnesses. Common workplace hazards include chemicals, electricity, and extreme temperatures. PPE protects users...
Monkeypox Outbreak Guide
Monkeypox is a rare, little-known disease that has been all over the news in the last few weeks. Cases of the virus have been reported in countries around the world and 56 cases have been confirmed in England, according to the most recent government statistics. In...
Crime Scene Cleaner: How to Become One and What it Takes?
Crime scene cleaning is an essential job that keeps people and places safe and sanitary. Crime scene cleaners are responsible for sanitising crime scenes and showing compassion to the people affected by them. The role can be extremely rewarding, but it is not for the...
Personal Protective Equipment – how to choose the best protective coveralls?
Coverall suits are an important piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) and they are used in a wide variety of work environments. Whether dealing with chemicals, sparks, or bodily fluids, a coverall suit will protect your employees and help you meet the required...
Personal Protective Equipment – what are the best safety gloves?
Your hands are extremely important tools and you likely rely on them to do most of your daily tasks. Hand injuries are extremely common and can result in lost working days and compensation claims. This is why safety gloves are a must in many work environments. Safety...
Ultima Cleaning Academy Interactive Training Environment
The Ultima Cleaning Academy team is pleased to announce that we have just launched our new interactive training environment designed to engage students in meaningful, real-life teaching experiences. Our new training hub gives students the chance to put what they’ve...
How to Remove Blood Stains
Blood stains are a nightmare. It’s stressful enough having to deal with an accidental cut, a nose bleed, or whatever else caused you to bleed. The last thing you want is to then notice that blood has stained your clothes, carpet, or sheets. What do you do? Firstly,...
Antibacterial Cleaner vs Disinfectant: Key Differences
There is a massive variety of cleaning products on the market and choosing the best sanitising products for your business can be overwhelming! Are sanitising wipes or sprays more effective? Are antibacterial household cleaning products all-purpose? Is antibacterial...