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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Have you ever given thought to the pH levels of your commercial cleaning solutions? The pH level of sanitising products can help you pick the most suitable cleaning product for the job. Using the wrong cleaning chemicals in the commercial cleaning industry can cause...
Businesses in the UK have a legal responsibility to contain any waste products safely and dispose of them in line with the regulations set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This includes discarded commercial and household cleaning products.Table of...
Fogging offers a quick and effective disinfectant solution that kills 99.99% of all known germs, bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19. Fogger machines have become increasingly popular during the pandemic and a fogging machine can be used in a wide variety of...
What does PPE stand for? PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. Workplace safety equipment is essential in any environment where workers are at risk of injury from hazards like corrosive liquids, biohazards, or falling objects. Who is responsible for providing...
Working as a crime scene cleaner is not for the faint-hearted, but it can be an extremely rewarding job for the right person.Are crime scene cleaners a thing? Yes! Crime scene cleaners play a vital role in restoring trauma scenes and contaminated areas and protecting...
By now, everyone knows that hand washing, sanitising and face masks protect us from contracting COVID-19. Although millions have now had vaccinations, and the number of hospital admissions has decreased in the past month, it is still crucial to continue to implement...
You spoke. We listened. Over the last couple of months we've been listening to feedback from our customers. We've been working hard to bring you the new Ultima Environmental Store! We've also used this opportunity to bring you our new look and logo which some of you...