6th December 2024
Odours are a common issue in homes, workplaces, and public spaces. More than just an unpleasant nuisance, they can affect hygiene, productivity, and overall comfort. To effectively eliminate odours, it’s essential to identify their source and apply appropriate solutions. Why Do Odours Occur? Odours are caused by tiny airborne molecules that stimulate our sense of smell. These smells generally stem from two main sources. Organic odours arise from the decomposition of organic matter, suc... Read More
12th September 2024
Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to refresh your space after winter. By tackling each area methodically, and using the appropriate cleaners for different surfaces, you can ensure your space is spotless both inside and out. Here are some key steps to guide you through the process. 1. Outdoor Space Cleanup Outdoor areas such as gardens and patios collect dust and debris throughout the winter. Regularly sweep away fallen leaves and weeds to keep the space tidy. Use a neutral cleaner wit... Read More
5th September 2024
There’s actually some simple chemistry behind it! Let’s break down how stain removers work to make your cleaning tasks easier. 1. Breaking Down Grease and Oil Grease and oil are tough to remove because they don’t mix well with water. This is where solvents like Naphtha and Propanol (don’t mention the names of the solvents as some have bad press) come into play. These chemicals dissolve the grease, breaking it down into smaller particles that can be rinsed away with water. Think o... Read More
3rd September 2024
Maintaining your vehicle goes beyond just keeping it clean; it’s about protecting its lifespan and performance. Car wash products are formulated with specific ingredients designed to achieve various goals, such as cleaning, shining, and protecting your vehicle. By understanding the science behind these products, you can make informed choices that ensure your vehicle remains in top condition. Understanding the Key Components of Car Wash Cleaners Car wash cleaners consist of variou... Read More
13th August 2024
The effectiveness of cleaning products often depends on their pH levels. Knowing how pH works can help you choose the right products for various tasks, ensuring both efficacy and safety. What is pH? pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, ranging from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline. This scale influences a product's ability to dissolve dirt, grease, and grime. Acidic Cleaners (pH 0-6): Ideal for removing mineral deposits, r... Read More
4th June 2024
Don’t know where to start when it comes to commercial cleaning supplies? Read on for our quick guide on everything you need for your commercial cleaning needs. Cleaning tools for commercial cleaning The tools you need will vary depending on the commercial cleaning setting that requires attention. However, there are a few tools that are almost universally used and others that are useful in many settings. Broom, dustpan – Sweeping up debris is often necessary before disinfectants can... Read More
30th January 2024
Add summer cleaning to your list of things to do at this time of the year! While we know BBQs, beaches, boats, fishing, and roadies may be top of mind these days, the warm and sunny weather makes it a great time to tackle some of the bigger cleaning jobs you’ve been putting off. We’re here to help make the whole process as easy as possible for you. Read on for the areas we recommend you clean this summer, along with some tips and products to keep things easy as. Deck Cleaning Summer i... Read More
8th November 2023
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 impact that go beyond the usage of the product itself. Read on for our comprehensive guide on how to choose cleaning products that are truly friendly to the environme... Read More
9th October 2023
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27th September 2023
We break down what surfactants are in simple terms, and explain why they are important in the cleaning industry. Read More
8th August 2023
Get the most bang for your buck by ensuring your cleaning chemicals last as long as possible, with these essential tips. Read More
29th November 2022
To download, click the icon below. A lot of work by a bunch of great people has gone into making the Kemsol Catalogue what it is today. There would be no catalogue without products! Putting a collection of products together requires a lot of expertise in many departments, including QA testing, to ensure that each product formulation performs optimally. Obtaining MPI Approval for many of our Kemsol products is also an important part of the process. By having a product lab... Read More
30th March 2022
There's a lot that goes into keeping your bathrooms clean. We've put together a handy flowchart to help you check what product you need for your situation. Click here to download the full-size flowchart. Read More
21st September 2021
As Auckland drops to Level 3 today we want to assure you that we continue to operate as a designated essential service, manufacturing critical products needed for government departments, health care, aged care facilities, food processing and a variety of other services, as well as for distributors supplying our products into these sites. All staff not required on site remain working from home. We are also maintaining our two shifts onsite to minimise contact between staff. We will en... Read More
17th June 2021
Chemical Solutions (CSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Taljard into the position of General Manager. Jason has played an instrumental role in CSL as the Operations Manager for over 10 years. His excellence and hard work even beyond his duties have been a great inspiration to us all. In the words of our Director, Terry Morris: "Jason not only has the in-depth understanding of what makes Chemical Solutions tick but he also has the “mana” amongst our team whic... Read More
4th June 2020
Many businesses, including shops, cafes and restaurants are preparing to revive and reopen their premises despite the danger of the coronavirus. While entrepreneurs are excited to invite clients back, they must also be mindful about how to do so safely and successfully. The pandemic has made customers and workers super aware issues of the importance of sanitising and disinfecting. Organizations will want to tackle these worries and follow general wellbeing best p... Read More
28th April 2020
With the country having made a move down to Level 3 on 27 April there has been some questions popping up about how cleaning methods change with that move. Simply put…… they don’t. Cleaning and sanitising is the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintenance of clean conditions. So, whether it’s Covid-19, bird flu, salmonella or a myriad of other diseases that can be obtained from contact with dirty surfaces, the process doesn’t change. The base line of c... Read More
23rd March 2020
Dear Valued Customer, We appreciate your patience and continued business with us through these uncertain times. Like all of you, we are reacting to the recent government announcements and we are: Transitioning office-based staff to work from homeIncreasing our production team and working longer hours to keep up with the demandStopping all non-courier collection of orders from our warehouse This may result in longer call wait times as staff phone functionalities will be limited outside... Read More
20th March 2020
Dear valued customer, due to extremely high demand and supply limitations put in place by NZ's largest ethanol supplier we are unfortunately not in a position to accept any new orders for alcohol-based hand sanitisers until further notice. We are currently looking into other avenues and solutions. We will endeavour to notify customers as soon as the situation improves and we regain the ability to fulfill orders based on the changes in raw material availability.Also please note that due to the ... Read More
29th November 2019
Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage released proposals to increase funding support for councils, community organisations and businesses for projects to recover and recycle more materials and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. “In the past decade, people have sent nearly 30 million tonnes of waste to municipal landfills around the country – a 50 per cent increase in waste that can often be recycled, composted or reused. We can’t allow this situation to cont... Read More
14th November 2019
KEMSOL OVEN CLEAN Combination Oven Cleaner A specialist cleaner for combination ovens that releases and suspends a variety of difficult heavy soiling including grease, oils and burnt on carbon deposits. Only for use on stainless steel. Not to be used on aluminium and mild steel. Ideal for combi-ovens, standard ovens, grills, hoods and fryers. KEMSOL OVEN CARE Combination Oven Neutralising Solution A jet spray solution for auto-dose usage through commercial combination ovens to neutralise cl... Read More
5th August 2019
WorkSafe introduced law changes aiming to improve the storage of class 6 (toxic) and class 8 (corrosive) substances. Anyone using and storing these substances in quantities over the set thresholds will have to find a solution to accommodate the new requirements. The changes will take effect in two parts: having an established hazardous substances location from 1 June this year and having a location compliance certificate by 1 December this year.For more information on storage requirements, see ... Read More
3rd June 2019
t might have seemed like an innocent prank at first, but it ended in the court as an injury by an unlawful act, with dire consequences for the victim, who barely escaped a tragic end. Otago Daily Times describes the incident that happened in a Dunedin store in July of last year. A salesman popped in for one of his regular visits and thought it would be funny to put two squirts of sanitiser into one of his colleague’s drink bottle. "When I put the hand sanitiser in his bottle, I had thought h... Read More
1st June 2019
As reported by WorkSafe, a company in Tauranga has been sentenced with a $219,375 fine, following an incident in January 2017 that left one of their workers with a life changing injury. The incident happened while the worker was decanting a corrosive cleaning product and a piece of tubing flicked him in the eye. The impact of the tubing and the corrosiveness of the cleaning product caused so much damage that the worker’s eye unfortunately had to be removed completely. Due to significant scarr... Read More
19th September 2018
The Food Act 2014’s requirements for surfaces that come in contact with food are that these surfaces must be cleaned and sanitised. Environmental Health Officers and MPI Auditors can do site audits in which they check how operators and staff are using cleaning chemicals, with a focus on sanitisers and their knowledge in areas such as: • dilution requirements for different applications• contact times for product to be left on surface• ri... Read More
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