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Heavy metals like lead and mercury pose serious health risks and require specialised cleaning solutions. Hanleys supplies a range of lead removal cleaning and hygiene products. Let us introduce you to the D-LEAD range, designed to effectively remove toxic metal contamination and support workplace safety across high-risk industries.

What Are Heavy Metals?

Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements with high density and atomic weight. While they exist in the environment, they are commonly defined by their toxic potential to humans and ecosystems—even at very low concentrations.

Lead is among the most well-known hazardous heavy metals including mercury, chromium, and cadmium. These substances are widely used across industries such as manufacturing,

Queensland is generating waste faster than its population is growing. In 2024-25, the state produced more than 10 million tonnes of waste, an increase of around 440,000 tonnes in just one year. At the same time, less than 30 per cent of household waste is being diverted from landfill — well short of the state’s recovery targets. See ABC article.

These figures make one thing clear: improving recycling outcomes isn’t just about setting targets. It’s about how waste systems are designed and used every day. Businesses, schools, facilities and households all share the responsibility of waste management. The way we label bins, place recycling stations and manage waste streams can either support better recycling — or quietly undermine it.

Making Recycling Easy and Effective

In organisations, at schools, or at home, recycling success depends

A comprehensive blog and downloadable checklist to get your facility stocked, safe, and spotless for the holiday season.

Before the holiday rush hits, take a moment to make sure your facility is fully stocked and ready. Hanleys’ Holiday Readiness Check makes it easy to prepare for peak guest numbers and summer events, with a checklist of washroom essentials, commercial cleaning supplies, and hospitality products tailored to your industry.

The festive season is fast approaching — and with it comes the busiest time of the year for facilities across hospitality, accommodation, health, aged care, and event spaces. Now’s the time to pause, take stock, and make sure you’re fully prepared for the holiday rush. From a busy front-of-house and bustling washrooms, to non-stop kitchens and in-demand back-of-house cleaning areas, a little planning goes a long way in preventing last-minute shortages.

Think about what you’ll need to cover peak guest numbers, extra staff activity, and special events or

Doing laundry isn’t just about throwing clothes into a machine — whether at home, in a care facility, or in a commercial laundry, following the right processes ensures better results, longer-lasting fabrics, and greater efficiency. This guide covers the essentials: from wash programs and fabric classification to troubleshooting common laundry problems.

The WATCH Principle: 5 Key Variables in Cleaning

At the core of effective laundry is the WATCH principle. These five variables work together to determine wash quality:

• WATER – The universal carrier that transports both chemicals and soil.

• ACTION – The mechanical movement that loosens soil and circulates fresh cleaning solution.

• TIME – The duration needed for chemicals to penetrate and act on soils.

• CHEMICAL

Understanding the difference between cleaning and disinfecting is essential for maintaining a healthy environment - in homes, schools, childcare centres, aged care facilities, offices, or healthcare settings. While both are necessary for optimal hygiene, cleaning and disinecting serve different purposes - mistaking one for the other can lead to the spread of germs that may cause illness.

By clearly understanding when and how to clean versus disinfect, cleaners can create more hygienic spaces, prevent the spread of germs, and ensure the products and methods they use are effective for the situation. 

Step 1: Cleaning – “Removing the Gunk”

Cleaning is the process of removing dirt, dust, and germs from surfaces. Typical or daliy cleaning doesn't necessarily kill germs, but by removing

This article introduces the Solutions® 1L Self-Dosing Chemical Concentrates—compact, commercial-grade cleaners designed for convenience, accuracy, and performance. Featuring five of the most popular products from the existing Solutions® 5L and 20L range, these 1L bottles offer the same trusted formulas in a portable format ideal for mobile cleaners, end-users, and resellers. With built-in self-dosing chambers and high dilution yields, the range helps reduce waste, save space, and simplify cleaning without compromising on strength.

Why Choose 1L Self-Dosing Concentrates?

When it comes to hygiene and convenience, paper hand towel is essential for homes and businesses alike. Whether you're outfitting a busy office washroom or mopping up food mess in your home kitchen, the right towel does more than just dry hands. The right choice of towel supports hygiene standards, minimises waste, and can even reduce operational costs when used efficiently with a compatible dispenser. This guide will walk you through the key considerations for choosing paper hand towels and help you find the right fit for your space.

Things to Consider: Ply, Absorbency & Fold Type

Choosing the right towel begins with understanding ply, absorbency and folding style:

Ply: Refers to the number of layers in a sheet. 2-ply options are often

This article explores the growing Right to Repair movement and its importance for sustainability, consumer rights, and reducing e-waste. It highlights how manufacturers are increasingly limiting repair access, contributing to a culture of planned obsolescence and unnecessary waste.

The article explains global and Australian developments in Right to Repair policy and how these changes could benefit both consumers and the environment. It also outlines Hanleys’ ongoing commitment to repair over replacement, drawing on over 35 years of experience servicing cleaning machinery to help businesses reduce waste, save money, and extend equipment lifespan.

In a world where smart technology surrounds us—from phones to fridges, coffee machines to robot vacuums—life has become more efficient and convenient. But when

This article has been updated for Clean Up Australia Day 2025, which takes place on Sunday 2nd of March. This comprehensive guide includes all you need to know about Clean Up Australia Day for individuals, schools and business – from how to register your event, to activities for schools, and recommended products for your clean up kit.

While our nation’s pollution problem can’t be solved with an annual clean up day, the clean up and the lead up is a great time to reflect on your environmental impact and learn ways to improve it. Beyond the clean up, there are many small and practical ways to act to protect the environment and alleviate Eco anxiety.

In the ever-demanding landscape of aged care facilities, maintaining industry standard cleanliness isn't just a task—it's a commitment to the health, safety, and the well-being of residents and staff alike. From the outset, Hanleys recognised PM Aged Care's commitment to maintaining this standard and have worked alongside them to provide tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed industry expectations.

Our latest implementation is a Rubbermaid Cleaning System for their housekeeping team.