http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog The Newlife Cleaning Systems Cleaning Blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:59:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the previous blog post, we gave you an update on the accreditations that Newlife Cleaning Systems currently hold, and the ways in which these accreditations will benefit our clients and our staff.  Previous posts have already informed you of the ISO 14001:2004, the ISO 9001:2008 and the SAFEContractor award. The ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2012/02/construction-line-certificate/ At Newlife Cleaning Systems, we couldn't emphasise enough how important continual development and improvement is.  We want to ensure that we are constantly, systematically keeping up-to-date with the certifications we need to hold, alongside updates on new industry laws and requirements. As part of this, we hold the ISO certificates in ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2012/01/iso-90012008-accreditations/ Last week's blog discussed the ways in which business owners could make small changes to their workplace in order to counteract the spread of germs and bacteria, to prevent members of staff from getting unwell.  As a result, it also alarmingly drew attention to the fact that one third of ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2012/01/hand-sanitisers-or-hand-washing/ There was an article in the C&M (Cleaning and Maintenance) this month, which drew attention to an issue that is undoubtedly affecting most businesses this winter.  Emma Murray who wrote the article commented on the issue of sickness in the workplace, and the amount of money lost by the businesses ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2012/01/stopping-bacteria-in-office-spaces/ At Newlife Cleaning Systems, developing and continuing to improve are essential parts of what we do.  In the contract cleaning industry, there are new expansions and advancements in technology all the time, so it’s very important to us that we're always at the top of our game. One of the ways ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2012/01/safecontractor-accreditation/ We’ve all done it- you’re cooking dinner, whilst doing 1000 other things, and your mind wanders.  The next thing you know, your frying pan is burnt and the remnants of your spag bol remain glued to it's surface.  Fortunately, this doesn’t need to mean the end of your pan, a ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2012/01/how-to-clean-a-burnt-pan/ Helping you to get ready for work by smartening up your clothing, irons are the final hurdle in your washing and drying routine.  It’s very easy, therefore, to take advantage of this household friend- forgetting in the process that it needs to be cleaned regularly itself.  The combination of high ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2011/12/how-to-clean-an-iron/ Keeping carpets clean in your premises can often be a difficult task- especially if they are areas of heavy traffic where spillages become almost a guarantee.  With thanks to the Daily Telegraph, and Reader’s Digest's 1000 Ways to Save Money and Time, we have found a way for you to ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2011/12/how-to-remove-stains-from-carpets/ At Newlife Cleaning Systems, we understand that cleaning everyday household items can often be quite expensive.  Branded cleaning products, with the guarantee to polish metals, glass and other surfaces can be costly at a time of year, when every penny counts. So, with the help of Daily Telegraph and Reader’s Digest ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2011/12/how-to-clean-a-coffee-maker/ Diverging slightly from the usually quite serious topics on our blog, an article appeared on the BBC News website which warranted a mention. It drew attention to one particular cleaner, who in a bid to do a thorough job, had ended up making a very valuable mistake.  Whilst cleaning the Dortmund's ... http://www.newlifecleaning.com/blog/2011/11/cleaner-damages-artwork-worth-1m/