The Great British Spring Clean

Over the last eight years there has been a campaign called the Great British Spring Clean which takes place every year during the month of March. The aim of the campaign is to promote rubbish removal, waste collection and recycling.

When is it?

This year the campaign is set to run from the 17th March to the 2nd April which coincides perfectly with a lot of spring cleaning promotions and awareness drives. As such, we at Alliance Online want to give businesses an overview of how they can get onboard with the campaign and what products are best suited for the annual spring clean.

Removal

Rubbish removal focuses more on the removal of litter with waste collection addressing litter which is already being binned. To try and reduce the amount of litter that accumulates near or on your business premises, install bins in areas where litter amasses. Couple the bins with anti-litter signs to make members of the public aware of the waste receptacles available.

Waste Collection

The annual spring clean is the perfect time to review and consider your current waste collection and management system. Ensuring your waste collection is as streamlined and efficient as possible is important when it comes to the correct waste being collected by the right people. Having a system where general waste, recycling, paper and other types of waste are segregated before collection can help to prevent the total amount which ends up in landfill. A current waste management system which can make the above easily achievable is the Slim Jim range of bins from Rubbermaid. The bins are brilliantly manufactured and are designed to include a range of labels which can be attributed to the individual bins for clear and concise communication for those who will be using them.

Recycling

Over the past few years recycling has become a focal point where environmental procedures are concerned. With legislation being passed banning the use of certain materials which are not recyclable, we would suggest the following two ways you can improve recyclability within your business.

1. Install a Recycling Bin – Having a dedicated recycling receptacle on your premises can help increase the likelihood of individuals opting to recycle their rubbish. Ensure the bin is sufficiently labelled and easily accessible.
2. Use Recyclable Products – Where possible, try to buy products which can be recycled such as recyclable food packaging, cutlery, cups, straws and other such items.

Spring Cleaning Products

When looking to purchase products which will help with spring cleaning we’d recommend choosing items which are easy to use and ultimately perform well. We’d suggest the below as a basic starting point for spring cleaning items:

• Bin Bags / Refuse Sacks
• Gloves
• Surface Cleaners
• Brushes / Brooms
• Mops & Buckets
• Microfibre Cloths
• Floor Cleaner

Top Cleaning Chemical Brands

When looking to buy chemical cleaners for spring cleaning we’d recommend the following brands as fantastic options:

• Flash Professional – When looking for a product range of cleaning solutions which will comfortably perform in a commercial situation to remove tough stains and dirt, look no further than the Flash Professional range from P&G. We offer a full suite and range of Flash professional products which give customers the benefit of using a familiar brand, but which has been formulated for commercial use.
• Evans Vanodine – Evans are a supplier who appreciate it can be difficult to quantify and classify “green” credentials when it comes to chemical products, as such they developed their GreenTick product line. The purpose is to highlight and give a visual indication to products of theirs which have a low impact on the environment. Ranges are analysed using Evans’ GreenTick system ensuring any product which possesses the certification has been thoroughly reviewed and checked for its environmental impact.
• Cif Professional – The Cif Professional product offering includes products which cover all aspects of cleaning ensuring there is always a solution to any hygiene problem you may face at work. Being manufactured for industrial cleaning the products work brilliantly and efficiently making your life easier.
• InnuScience – As a supplier, InnuScience strive to be at the forefront of eco-cleaning and chemicals. They use advanced research and development to offer a range of biotechnological products which utilise microbes and enzymes to help tackle dirt, grease and grime and eliminate odours. Their commitment goes as far as their own creation of a Dragonfly hallmark which they attribute to all products as a sign of their biotechnology. The nature of the Dragonfly acts as a hallmark of nature and serves as their promise to always produce cleaning products which are safe for the environment.

The Great British Spring Clean is a great awareness campaign and one which we at Alliance Online can help businesses take part in. Our full range of commercial cleaning products and solutions are manufactured for business use and won’t faulter under such pressures. For more information about our cleaning products contact one of our knowledgeable customer service team members on 01270 252333 or email us on hello@allianceonline.co.uk.