HCL assists in flood stricken Kent
Team Hydro Cleansing to the rescue as Britain is battered by the worst tidal surge in 60 years. Water being sucked back into the creek at Front Brents in Faversham. Picture: Bess Browning Parts of Kent...
View ArticleBefore and After Subway Clean ~ Ashford, Kent
As well as our 24 Hour helpline taking calls to the max this week due to the inclement rain and unprecedented floods in the south, these before and after photo’s show its impact was inescapable...
View ArticleHow Twickenham, the home of English rugby was given a clean sweep
When the name Twickenham is uttered the first thought that runs through your mind is Rugby. You don’t have to be a fan of the energetic and physical game to realise that there is a stadium located in...
View ArticleStopping Tree Roots from being a “Pain in the Drain”
When tree roots become a pain in the drain. Trees play an important in our Eco System. Imagine a vacuum cleaner how it transforms your rug or floor. Trees help maintain clean air by absorbing odours...
View ArticleTechnology within the Environmental sector is moving at a fast pace
Hydro Cleansing are embracing this technology, believing this provides added value and ultimately cost savings to our existing and new customers. Nowhere is the use of Technology more apparent than...
View ArticleWhat is a Confined Space?
What is a Confined Space? Defined by the HSE as: “A place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions...
View ArticleExpertise is very important in managing confined space risks
Aside being completely or partially enclosed, a confined space poses a lot of risks to people. It is believed that about 60% of confined space fatalities have been among the would-be rescue team. The...
View ArticleWhy flood maps are important
Have you ever travelled to a new city or country and wondered how to find your bearings? A few years ago, I had to leave the confines of my comfort zone to ask a stranger for step-by-step directions...
View ArticleThunderstorms could lead to flooding
Thunderstorm is considered to be among the most dramatic weather phenomenon in the world. A thunderstorm is an array of rapid electrical discharges, which emanate from atmospheric conditions. This...
View ArticleThe significance of drain inspection when buying a home
The significance of drain inspection when buying a home When buying a home certain prerequisites have to be met. We look at requirements like proximity to train station, shops, parks and schools. A...
View ArticleMaking wastewater count
Wastewater is apparently the least desired type of water in the world. When we are thirsty, we often opt for still or sparkling water. For our farmlands and gardens, we breathe a sigh of relief with...
View ArticleOne thing you should know about Fatberg
They are known as fatbergs. Some people wonder what they are whilst others assume they’ve got something to do with oil fat. Hoping to spare you the time from running a Google search. A Fatberg is...
View ArticleWater pollution: the extinction of a planet
By now most of us will be aware that the Earth has finite resources of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas; but how much thought have you given to our finite supply of water? We’re always being...
View ArticleWhat is Anaerobic Digestion?
The first time I heard the word anaerobic digestion, I was puzzled and my imagination vanished into the thin air. The first meaningful thought that came to mind was that this could be a unique way...
View ArticleTouching facts about Food waste
Food is a great source of sustenance and the world is believed to produce about 4 billion metric tonnes per annum. A shocking fact is that approximately 30-50% of the...
View ArticleFlood warnings: 7 ways to prevent your home from flooding
Flood warning is that prediction from meteorologists that seem to send shivers down the spines of local residents. During these times, we glance at flood maps, to see...
View ArticleChemical Substances to Hazardous waste
Whenever the word ‘hazard’ is mentioned, there is a perceived sense of fear. A hazard is believed to be any substance, material, procedure or process that has the potential to inflict harm or...
View ArticleUK Flood Facts
By definition, flooding is viewed as the unusual presence of water on land, to a depth that interrupts normal activities. River and flash flooding are usually caused by an unprecedented level of...
View ArticleM25/M11 Closure and clean-up
Hydro Cleansing were called to a major incident at the M11 junction of the M25 at 12pm on 5/11/2015 by Connect plus the management company for the section of the motorway. Hydro Cleansing vehicles...
View ArticleLandmark CCTV Survey
Over two nights were commissioned (working to exceptionally tight timescale) to work on Tower Bridge by a major blue chip construction company, to carry out CCTV inspections using Solo Pro and a mini...
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