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The Power of Orange Oil

Few people appreciate the wide-ranging powers of citrus fruits. The humble orange is more than a tasty snack; it’s the source of one of nature’s most powerful and versatile tools: Orange Oil. The sheer multitude of uses for this essential oil is staggering. It’s a key ingredient in anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant and anti-spasmodic drugs. It’s a disinfectant, a degreaser and a paint stripper. It’s even been suggested that Orange Oil has mild aphrodisiac qualities.[1] In short, it’s the superman of citrus oils.

Most of us know the pain of trying to clean up sticky stuff. Whether it’s chewing gum in the carpet, old glue marks on the wall, or a grease-laden engine part, there’s nearly always a huge amount of scrubbing and frustration involved. If you’ve never tried an orange oil product to assist with this type of cleaning, prepare to be amazed. Orange oil chemically reacts with other oils, in grease, paint, chewing gum and so on, causing these products to break down and wash away with ease.[2] It’s really quite incredible that such potent cleaning power can be found inside a piece of fruit.

And it doesn’t even stop there. Got an ant infestation problem in the house or office? Orange Oil will sort that out for you. Limonene, the active ingredient in Orange Oil, is a highly effective natural pesticide. It can kill entire colonies of ants without posing the slightest bit of dangers to humans. Limonene is also widely used as a mosquito repellent and a termite control solution.[3] Investing in an orange oil treatment may buy your wooden furniture years of extra life.

Yet another beauty of orange oil is the ease with which it’s produced. It’s readily available in orange peels and doesn’t require a high-tech extraction process. Getting the oil out of oranges and into usable products is a simple and low impact procedure, meaning using orange oil products is all benefit with next to no cost.

Orange Oil is a perfect example of our philosophy at Envirosafe Solutions: that for every harsh and toxic chemical that we use in our day to day lives, there is a clean, safe and equally effective alternative to be found in nature. Our mission is to find these natural alternatives and develop them into safe and effective industrial cleaning products. Because the power of nature is simply too great to ignore.

References:-

  1. http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-orange-essential-oil.html
  2. http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4911910_orange-oil-cleaners-work.html
  3. http://gomestic.com/homemaking/10-unique-uses-for-orange-peel/
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Marine Glass Cleaner

Anyone who works in a marine environment knows that cleaning glass on a boat is a whole different kettle of fish, so to speak, to cleaning glass anywhere else. Constant exposure to saltwater spray leaves a tough residue on windows and glass surfaces – so tough that most conventional glass cleaning products are completely ineffective against it. If you’re exposed to salt, you need a specifically-designed glass cleaner to keep your windows clear.

Marine Glass Cleaner was formulated specially for the Australian Navy, to cut through salt residue on portholes and glass surfaces as quickly as possible. Your time is precious, and you don’t want to be spending hours scrubbing away at your boat when you’ve got more pressing business to attend to. Marine Glass Cleaner is a fast-acting solution that strips away salt and leaves your windows clear and sparkling, all in a matter of minutes.

And that’s not the end of the story. Marine Glass Cleaner actually produces a two-in-one cleaning effect. After removing salt residue from a window, this cleaner leaves a durable and protective coating on the glass. This causes sea spray to bead and run off the glass surface in future, reducing build up of salt deposits – meaning you need to clean your glass less rigorously and less often. So using Marine Glass Cleaner is actually a long term time and money saver.

This is a highly-targeted marine cleaning agent, but it’s by no means limited to use on boats. Any vehicle that comes in contact with saltwater will benefit from Marine Glass Cleaner. You can use this product with equal effect on motor vehicle windscreens and aircraft.

Like all Envirosafe products, Marine Glass Cleaner is totally biodegradable. Our oceans and rivers are a vital natural resource, and the source of livelihood for many Australians. So it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to pollute the very water that we work on. Marine Glass Cleaner will break down  and disperse into the sea quickly and safely, posing no threat to the precious marine life below.

If marine craft are the backbone of your business, then it’s in your best interests to keep them clean. The corrosive power of salt is well-known, and you can’t afford to leave it unattended. Envirosafe Solutions provides a range of tough, specialised cleaning solutions to suit the unique working environments of Australia. We understand your needs, and we have the products to meet them. For more information on how Envirosafe Solutions can assist you with marine glass cleaning, please contact us on 1300 88 90 70.

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Extreme Green Sanitiser/Mould Rid

Mould and mildew are unwelcome guests in the workplace. The green slimy or black stuff is a serious health  hazard for your employees. The presence of mould colonies is known to cause respiratory problems and allergic reactions, and big patches of slippery slime are an obvious OH&S issue. Mould is invasive, and once it gets into your dark and damp corners it can be an absolute nightmare to get rid of. You need to get on top of mould before it gets on top of you, and that means you need a powerful cleaner that kills the fungus and sanitises the surface area.

Extreme Green Sanitiser/Mould Rid is a tough mould removal agent that’s especially suited to hard surfaces, such as stone, masonry and brick – ideal for rugged Australian working conditions. This product doesn’t clean mould away temporarily – it kills it for good, using a specially engineered blend of chlorine, sulphates, alkalis and non-ionic surfactants. Extreme Green Sanitiser/Mould Rid is the all-in-one solution for keeping your toilets, showers and refuse areas clean and fungi-free.

A unique feature of this product is its ability to cling to vertical surfaces for extended periods of time. When you spray a conventional mould cleaner on to a vertical surface, it typically slides straight down the wall and into the drain, which means the product only comes into contact with the mould for a matter of seconds. Extreme Green Sanitiser/Mould Rid is different – it’s the Spiderman of mould cleaners. By virtue of its special chemical composition, this products attaches to the wall surface and stays there, working its powerful cleaning magic until you rinse it off. More contact time on a soiled and mouldy surface means better cleaning results. Simple.

The power of Extreme Green Sanitiser/Mould Rid is matched only by its simplicity of use. This is a free-rising cleaner that mixes readily with water, ensuring quick and effective results in all situations. Mould rid kills the green & black stuff and then washes away quickly and easily. Because this product contains no petro-solvents or harsh acids, it’s biodegradable and safe to dispose of in the waterways.

Envirosafe Solutions recognises the need for tough cleaning products to meet tough working conditions in Australia. Yet we also know that cleaning products need not harm the environment or  the user, which is why all our cleaning solutions are both 100% powerful and 100% safe when used as directed. For more information on how Envirosafe Solutions can assist you with mould removal, please contact us on 1300 88 90 70.

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What does the Japan disaster mean for Australian mining?

Japan is struggling with its worst peacetime disaster on record. While the Japanese government and defence forces work desperately to contain the damage from the 9.0 magnitude earthquake, broad questions are emerging about the viability of nuclear energy.

Here in Australia, uncertainty reigns over what impact this tragedy will have on local industry – particularly the resources sector.

Japan is one of Australia’s principal commodity export markets. The country buys an estimated 2,500 tonnes of our uranium each year, making Japan our third biggest customer after the US and the European Union.

The future of this commercial relationship – and indeed of uranium mining in general – has been thrown into doubt by the nuclear crisis Japan. According to a March 14 report in the Wall Street Journal:

“Billions of dollars of uranium-mining investments in Australia could be at risk if explosions and radiation leaks at reactors in quake-hit Japan prompt governments to rethink plans to produce more nuclear power.”

Global confidence in nuclear power is wavering in the aftermath of events in Japan. In response to the crisis, the German government moved immediately to shut down some of its own ageing reactors – and a similar response from other major economies is possible.

Australian uranium stocks have taken a significant hit in the wake of Japan’s crisis. Uranium mining companies here, most notably BHP Billiton, are now faced with a serious dillema: to push ahead with planned new uranium developments, or place a freeze on uranium projects until the long-term implications of the Japan crisis are clear.

The ultimate impact of this disaster will not be known for some time, but one thing is clear: there is now a powerful new argument against nuclear energy. This tragedy in Japan will be a talking point in the debate for many years to come. The Australian Greens have been quick to seize on this news in their argument against nuclear energy.

There is some good news for Australian exports in amongst all this. Japanese demand for finished steel exports is forecasted to spike in the near future, as the country begins an enormous reconstruction effort that will likely last for many years.

Envirosafe Solutions is committed to sustainable industry that’s safe for our planet. This tragedy is a reminder of the need to invest in green technology to meet our power requirements for the future. We express our heartfelt condolences to the people of Japan at this difficult time.

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Extreme Green Porta-Loo Treatment

Portable toilets are an indispensable facility on remote work sites. When you’re hundreds of kilometres from the closest proper dunny, you had better hope that your Porta-Loo is up to the job. Keeping your toilets clean and functional is extremely important – the health and comfort of your whole worksite depends on it. You need a reliable waste treatment solution that’s guaranteed to deliver results, yet is safe for your unique conditions at the same time.

Extreme Green Porta-Loo Treatment can be used in all portable toilets, in motor homes,caravans, and dongas, including cassette style and long drop systems, as well as waste tanks on boats. All you need to do is mix the required amount of treatment into your holding tank, and let the all-natural ingredients get to work, while you get back to more pressing matters. Porta-Loo Treatment will leave your portable toilet clean, sanitised and lightly-perfumed, all without the use of harmful or toxic chemicals. Liquid Loo is a nonhazardous solution that’s perfectly safe for use and transport.

When you’re out in the middle of nature, using environmentally friendly products is all the more important. Traditionally, many waste treatment solutions contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde. These products are wonderfully effective at killing bacteria and sanitising your portable toilet. Yet once all is said and done, you’re left with a tank full of toxic chemicals, hazardous to your health and difficult to dispose of without harming the environment. With Extreme Green Porta-Loo Treatment you need not worry about any of that – it’s made entirely from natural, biodegradable ingredients.

Extreme Green Porta-Loo Treatment is an extremely economical waste treatment solution. As little as 25ml per week can deliver total results, depending on usage levels. When stored correctly, this product has an indefinite shelf life, meaning that a tank of Liquid Loo is one of the cheapest and longest-lasting investments you can make for your portable toilet system.

When you’re out on the road, the worksite orthe ocean, controlling your portable toilet system is of utmost important. But that doesn’t mean it should take up more than a few moments of your time. And it certainly shouldn’t mean that you need to risk your health and environmental footprint by using harmful chemicals. Envirosafe Solutions is an industry leader in providing safe and effective waste treatment solutions. For more information on how we can assist you with portable toilet maintenance, please contact us on 1300 88 90 70.

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Extreme Green Glass Cleaner

Window cleaning is one of those neglected chores that most of us avoid wherever possible. Yet in your place of business, keeping clean windows is an issue of presentation and professionalism. After all, you don’t want potential customers peering in at your operation through smudged and grubby glass.

An effective glass cleaner is essential to keep your windows sparkling. As anyone who’s ever washed a window will attest, it’s not as simple as it might appear. Achieving a proper clean without leaving great dirty streaks across the glass is something of an art form, and the cleaning product you use can make a world of difference. Extreme Green Window Cleaner provides the user with a happy, streak-free experience. Easy to apply and easy to wipe off, leaving you with crystal clear windows for all to admire.

This is a highly versatile glass cleaning solution. It can be used neat for maximum effect, or depending on strength requirements can be diluted with water up to 1:5, and still produce an outstanding clean. Extreme Green Glass Cleaner works on windows, mirrors and screens. For an extra cleaning boost, fill your vehicle’s windscreen wiper reservoir with the 1:5 strength solution -ideal for long, dusty trips when windscreen visibility can become an issue.

And it doesn’t end with glass. This Extreme Green product works as an all purpose cleaner on stainless steel, vinyl and laminex surfaces. This is the ideal cleaning product to keep in your office, restaurant or hotel. Extreme Green Glass Cleaner will take care of your windows, computer screens, kitchen benchtops, tables, desks, and just about anything else you need to wipe down on a regular basis.

Most importantly, Extreme Green Glass Cleaner is safe. A surprising number of window cleaning products are loaded with nasty carcinogenic substances. If you’re working in an office, then chances are you’re surrounded by a lot of glass. Whatever you spray onto your windows is ultimately going to evaporate and float around in the air. Do you really want to be breathing toxic chemicals all day long?

With Extreme Green Glass Cleaner you won’t need to worry about any of that. The ingredients in this product are all-natural and organic. No pollutant chemicals, no health risks, just window after window of clear, shiny glass. Keeping your office or business looking its best doesn’t need to be a chore, and it certainly doesn’t need to compromise your health or increase your environmental footprint.

Envirosafe Solutions stocks a whole range of innovative cleaning products that achieve clean and green results for your workplace. For more information on how we can assist you with window cleaning, please contact us on 1300 88 90 70.

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Australia to have a carbon tax after all

After months of uncertainty, the Gillard Labor government has finally announced that Australia will have a carbon tax. This is an effective policy backflip since the last election campaign, and the initial reaction from the voters and the opposition has been largely negative.

Public unease over the proposed tax has been widespread, with many lower and middle income earners voicing concern about a rise in electricity prices.

The government has taken a significant hit in the polls over the carbon tax announcement, amid heavy criticism from the opposition that Julia Gillard does not have a mandate from the Australian people. Tony Abbot has decried the carbon tax as illegitimate, and suggested Gillard call an early election and put the issue to the people.

Much uncertainty remains over how the tax will work, and a rigorous debate on the issue lies ahead. If this tax becomes a reality there will be significant implications for Australian industry – particularly the resources sector.

At Envirosafe Solutions, we believe that reducing carbon emissions is a positive step toward a green future, yet at the same time we understand the pressures faced by Australian industry. Whether or not Gillard’s carbon tax is successful, we will be keeping a close eye on developments.

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Extreme Green Dishwasher Powder

Extreme Green Dishwasher Powder is a versatile and highly active detergent that’s suitable for use in all types of dishwashing machines, both domestic and commercial. The powder is ready soluble and fast-acting in hot or cold water. This is a maximum-strength solution that will attack the most stubborn stains and encrusted filth, and yet it’s gentle enough to use on fine china. Most importantly, it’s safe for use in hard water systems.

Extreme Green Dishwasher Powder is just one in a whole line of Envirosafe products designed specifically for the remote mining sites of northwestern Australia. When you’re off the water grid and a long way from any major town, keeping your septic system in good working order is of utmost importance. If your system fails, the consequences can be unpleasant at best, and disastrous at worst. You don’t have the luxury of flushing substances down the drain and forgetting about them – whatever enters your system stays there, and using the wrong detergents and cleaning agents will wreak havoc on your entire site.

Many conventional detergents contain high levels of phosphates. Phosphate build up is a leading cause of damage to hardwater and septic systems. These chemicals are rich in nutrients and provide a food source for algae. Once phosphates start accumulating in a water tank, algae blooms are sure to follow, and it’s only a matter of time before your system becomes clogged with slime. This is the last thing you need on a remote site, and it’s amazing how much damage the wrong detergent can do.

Extreme Green Dishwasher Powder is formulated with the lowest possible level of phosphates, to ensure that you won’t find any nasty surprises in your tank. The ingredients are 100% biodegradable, so this powder won’t pollute the water and soil around you. You’ve got enough things to worry about working on a remote site – you needn’t be losing sleep over your choice of dishwashing detergent.

Envirosafe Solutions is working hard to provide effective cleaning agents for the Australian mining industry. We understand the unique and challenging conditions faced by workers on remote sites, and we design all of our products accordingly. Yet we never lose sight of our green objectives, and ensure that, while our products are powerful and effective, they pose no threat to the environment in which you work. For more information on how Envirosafe Solutions can help you with remote area dishwashing, please contact us on 1300 88 90 70.

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Extreme Green Dishwasher Rinse Aid

Everyone knows the pain of opening your dishwasher expecting to find everything shiny and fresh, only to discover that your plates and utensils are smeared, streaked and not very clean-looking at all. When the rinse water inside your dishwasher doesn’t dry quickly enough, or dries unevenly, it can leave terrible streaks across your dishes – all but defeating the purpose of having washed them in the first place! At home, this is a nuisance. At work, in a commercial kitchen, it’s a waste of valuable time and money.

Extreme Green Dishwasher Rinse Aid is designed specifically to avoid this scenario. It adds the finishing touch to a rigorous machine wash, and ensures that your dishes emerge sparkling each and every time. The unique chemical ingredients in this product work by breaking the water surface tension, allowing your dishwasher’s rinse water to sheet and evaporate instantly. No streaks, no smears, just clean and dry dishes that look good as new.

Extreme Green Dishwasher Rinse Aid is one of many Envirosafe Solutions products formulated with remote work sites in mind. We stock a range of detergents and cleaning agents suitable for use in mining camps and anywhere that hardwater and septic systems are used. Combine Dishwasher Rinse Aid with Extreme Green Dishwasher Liquid or Powder for a total cleaning experience that’s designed for your conditions.

On remote sites, you have to be vigilant about what sort of chemicals and substances you’re flushing down the pipes. Not only is your water treatment system at stake, you’ve also got to think about the health of the land around you. Using cleaning products full of toxic chemicals will ultimately poison the soil and water, endangering your health and severely damaging our precious ecosystem.

Extreme Green Dishwasher Rinse Aid, like all Envirosafe dishwashing products, is fully biodegradable and formulated only with non-toxic and non-harmful ingredients. This Rinse Aid is the perfect accompaniment to Extreme Green Dishwasher Liquid or Dishwasher Powder, and together these products will deliver you a powerful and reliable clean that’s safe for your dishes, your health and your water system.

There’s no reason that people living on a remote site shouldn’t have access to all the same kitchen conveniences as everyone else. Envirosafe Solutions is committed to providing safe and effective cleaning products to suit the most challenging working environments in Australia. For more information on how we can assist you with dishwashing detergents, please contact us on 1300 88 90 70.

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Envirosafe Solutions and Carbon Neutral – A Partnership for the Planet

At Envirosafe Solutions we promote green initiatives in whatever way we can. We seek to form meaningful partnerships with Australian environmental groups and organisations, to bolster the local economy and advance a green agenda for the nation. Carbon Neutral is one such initiative that we proudly support. Carbon Neutral is an Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing the impact of carbon emissions and raising awareness of climate change issues.

Established in 2001, Carbon Neutral is engaged in various endeavours to research, reduce and offset harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to the warming of the planet. This unique and visionary company works with thousands of businesses and individuals across the country. With financial assistance from industry supporters, Carbon Neutral has to date planted over three million new trees in Australia, offsetting over 42,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. This has been an enormous effort, and Carbon Neutral has even bigger plans for the future.

The benefits of tree planting go beyond carbon sequestration. Plantations are made primarily on private land, in consultation with the landowner, and this practice can dramatically improve the value and aesthetic appeal of a property. Native forest plantations help to combat salinity, soil erosion and loss of habitat. Carbon Neutral also acts as an advisory and consulting services, offering strategies and ideas on how to reduce carbon footprint of households and businesses. The organisation regularly hosts seminars for local government and the business community, and Carbon Neutral is widely regarded as an authoritative source of information.

Carbon Neutral is well and truly at the forefront of climate change action in Australia. This incredible work is only possible through donations and the tireless efforts of volunteers. Environmental industry leaders have the biggest role to play in supporting ventures such as Carbon Neutral. Envirosafe Solutions has had a long and productive association with Carbon Neutral. We are a major financial supporter, and 2% of all sales profits are donated to the organisation. When you buy Envirosafe products, not only are you purchasing premium quality industrial liquids, you’re also investing in a carbon-free future for Australia and the world.

To be a truly green company, we must do more than offer environmentally-friendly products. It is imperative that we offset our own carbon emissions, and contribute to revegetation where it’s needed most in Australia. That’s why, for us at Envirosafe Solutions, we consider money donated to Carbon Neutral to be money well-spent.

We encourage our customers and all Australian businesses to support initiatives such as Carbon Neutral. Because what’s good for the environment is good for business too. Discover more about Carbon Neutral at http://www.carbonneutral.com.au