Biochemistry Based Molecular Cleaning

CleanSafe is working in partnership with Southend NHS Trust and a leading international diagnostics equipment company to implement Molecular Cleaning concepts in real world. We understand that the first prerequisite for any decontamination procedure is adequate pre-cleaning of the device or surface to be decontaminated. Organic material including blood and soil may inactivate chemical disinfectants and protect microorganisms from the decontamination process. We are able to de-contaminate laboratories following DNA fragment/amplicon contamination.

Biochemistry based Molecular Cleaning has the potential to restore contaminated environments inexpensively yet effectively, but a lack of information about the factors controlling the growth and metabolism of microorganisms in polluted environments often limits its implementation. However, in recent years rapid advances in the understanding of bioremediation have been made. We now have the ability to culture microorganisms that are important in bioremediation and can evaluate their physiology using a combination of genome-enabled experimental and modelling techniques.

CleanSafe have decontaminated a wide variety of pharmaceutical and healthcare laboratories using Molecular cleaning technology. This advanced method has many advantages over more traditional methods including low toxicity, excellent materials compatibility – even with sensitive electronics – and comprehensive biological efficacy. We also provide detailed report and decontamination certificates.

For more information on Molecular cleaning and to discuss your requirements please contact our office.

Professional Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning refers to the yearly act of cleaning a property from top to bottom which would take place in the first warm days of the year typically in spring, hence the name. Spring cleaning is a deep cleaning process that usually involves touching virtually every item and surface in the home or your office and can be quite laborious and time consuming.

Common Spring Cleaning Services

• Spot cleaning of infrequently cleaned objects such as walls, doorknobs, and ceilings.
• Extensive dusting, including baseboards, ceiling fans, high shelves, and furniture.
• Cleaning of carpets and rugs.
• Extensive vacuuming, including behind and underneath furniture and the air conditioning vents and duct cleaning.
• Exterior window washing and cleaning.
• Wiping of blinds and shutters.
• Deep clean of kitchen appliances.
• Cleaning yard waste and disposal.

Hiring a Professional Cleaning Company
Many people don’t automatically think of using a cleaning service to do their spring cleaning, but more and more folks are realizing that it’s a great idea that will save them time and energy, not to mention that the service will probably do it better and faster!  Here are some things to consider when hiring a service:

• Hire only a licensed and insured professional. Remember when your home and personal property is involved, you don’t want to take chances. Cutting corners to save money might result in less than professional results, and some surfaces, such as marble, require special cleaning solvents and can be easily damaged by careless cleaning.
• Talk to different cleaning companies and gather estimates. Remember not to focus solely on price, but also take into consideration quality of work, reputation, and services offered.
• Understand what is included in the price. Spring cleaning requires a lot of chores that often aren’t included in a standard, one time cleaning service. If you can, have a cleaning service representative come out to your home for an estimate and to go over a list of your requirements. This way, the company can accurately quote you based on the actual magnitude of the job and you will know in advance if there are some aspects of the work, which they will not be able to tackle.
• Ask about the cleaning products. Make it clear that you’d prefer green products instead of toxic chemicals.
  Get your timeline in writing. You do not want your spring cleaning to go on for months. Make sure you clearly define your expectations and timeline.

CleanSafe offers competitive prices for spring cleaning services. Our professional staff is well trained and experienced in spring cleaning for residential and commercial properties. To get a free no obligation price quote, give us a call today.

Tips for Removing Graffiti

 The term graffiti comes from the Greek word graphein, which means, “to write.”  You’ve probably seen graffiti somewhere in your area. It’s the words, colors, and shapes drawn or scratched on buildings, overpasses, train cars, desks, and other surfaces. It’s done without permission and it’s against the law.

If your property has been a victim of Graffiti, you have to know that removing Graffiti could be a very difficult task. Hiring a professional is probably your best bet but if you want to try something like pressure washing on your own first, here are some tips:

Cleaning porous surfaces: Concrete, Stone, Brick, and Stucco
Being porous, “pores” tend to catch and hold dirt and Graffiti, they are the most difficult to remove graffiti from. Pressure washing is a fairly reliable way to get these kinds of walls clean, however, it is not always effective. If it is not effective, it may be necessary to hire a professional such as CleanSafe to remove the Graffiti.

Before you attempt to remove Graffiti using pressure wash, here is a quick checklist that will help make Graffiti removal safe and successful.

• Make sure you know your work-site well.
• Notice where runoffs from your property go, and know where your drain inlets go–unlike the sanitary sewer system that flows to the city’s waste water treatment plants, runoff that enters our storm sewer system drains directly into area creeks and rivers.
• Avoid harmful, toxic chemicals–especially methylene chloride.
• Absolutely no waste water containing any chemicals should be allowed to run off into the storm drains.
• Take time to cover outdoor electrical fixtures and receptacles with plastic bags and plastic tape. Be sure they are watertight.
• Use skin protection and eye goggles for the pressure washer.
• Apply a chemical remover to the Graffiti. Local hardware and paint stores carry citrus-based, biodegradable removers—usually the thicker the better.
• Be patient…use a stiff brush to agitate vandalized area.
• Position yourself approximately three feet from prepared surface, start washing with very low pressure.
  Work from top to bottom. Use back-and-forth overlapping strokes. Experiment–find the right distance and range to achieve best cleaning results.

Hiring a Professional Contractor
If scope of cleaning is much larger than what you can handle, hire a professional contractor to do the job. Before you hire a contractor, ask some basic questions such as:

• Ask your contractor what the best method of removal would be that would return your surface to its natural state.
• Ask your contractor how they plan to prevent the pollutants (i.e., dirty water, chemicals, etc.) from entering the storm drains.
• Ask if contract includes a provision requiring that the contractor comply with all environmental regulations.

Crime Scene Cleaning Experts

A crime scene is a very different cleaning environment than other commercial and residential cleaning jobs. Most people tend to believe that crime scene cleaning is something that any cleaning company can do. But in reality, it is a very different story.  It takes special skills and years of experience to do the job properly and efficiently. A crime scene or accident cleaning job requires coordination with local law enforcement authorities and knowing how to manage a crime scene that might still be under investigation.

At CleanSafe, we offer fast response and professional advice. In domestic property and public places, CleanSafe supports local authorities and the private sector dealing with the aftermath of crime and accidents. We clean up death scenes, like homicides and other tragic accidents. We also handle other traumatic and tragic scene cleaning jobs such as suicides, accidental deaths, meth labs and body fluid cleanup.

CleanSafe can also handle all your cleanup needs after an accident or trauma. We take care of everything for you. For example, body fluids are cleaned and removed. The accident site is thoroughly cleansed using the latest anti-viral and anti-bacterial cleaning chemicals. We also perform steam cleaning and carpet cleaning to remove blood or other fluids.

Safe disposal of removed waste is supported with Waste Transfer Notes and CleanSafe deal with all legal requirements – you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Remember, people tend to think that police take care of the cleanup after an accident or crime. That’s not true. If your property ends up being a crime scene or accident scene, it is your responsibility to clean it up or hire a professional cleaning company such as CleanSafe to do the job.