WWW.OOOUCH! Here’s why our cleaning supplies and washroom products competitors are saying “Ooouch!”

By David Blamire
February 8th, 2012

Man yelling at ComputerWHATEVER you WANT, WHENEVER you WANT it, WHATEVER it Takes!

Everyone claims Customer Service Excellence, but is that what they really deliver?

Well at Total we claim it, and we do it!

Our ‘WHATEVER IT TAKES’ culture is deeply embedded into this 100% Aussie owned family company. If you say it, then do it! That’s what we are drilled on.

Total’s directors have recently put it all on the line to prove this with a massive investment into world leading Information Technology systems and hardware. With a combination of high tech warehouse systems, strategic product & stock holdings and world class delivery systems we really can claim service excellence and back it up!

Poor Service is plaguing the cleaning supply industry. Stop putting up with bad service! You can get the real deal at Total, and no more headaches!

Wool Approved Carpet Cleaning Pre-Spray Comparison: I-Extract vs Spitfire Advanced, SK50 and Performance Plus

By Chris Blamire
February 2nd, 2012

If you like using the most advanced carpet cleaning chemical presprays and detergents that are wool safe and approved, check this out!

Wool Approved Carpet Cleaning Prespray Laboratory Test Results - I-Extract vs Spitfire Advanced, SK50 and Performance Plus

Carpet Cleaning Pre-Spray Comparison: Lavender Force vs Spitfire Lavender

By Chris Blamire
January 27th, 2012

See the lab tests below comparing two of Australia’s favourite professional carpet cleaning pre-spray detergents.

Lavender Force vs Spitfire Lavender Carpet Cleaning Pre-Spray Testing Results

 

 

 

 

The King of Carpets: Powerboost and I-Extract Professional Carpet Cleaning Chemicals

By David Blamire
January 21st, 2012

The King of Carpets: Powerboost and I-Extract Professional Carpet Cleaning ChemicalsAre you confused when you rock up to a carpet cleaning job? Which chemical should I use and how should I use it? Like a lot of your peers, you have 20 different carpet cleaning chemicals in the van to select from, all different brands, the bottles all read well, but you have so many because you keep trying new formulas due to poor results from all the other cleaning chemicals in the van!

Confidence is a wonderful thing. Doubt makes for a tough day at the office.

I’d like to focus this article to carpet cleaners using the ‘Hot Water Extraction” method either using a portable carpet cleaning machine or truck mounted setup. This process is also often referred to as carpet steam cleaning. And in particular we will look at the cleaning process for carpets. Easy as 1-2-3! Read the rest of this entry »

Aussie Ownership = Good Decisions + Profits for Australia

By David Blamire
January 15th, 2012

Aussie Ownership = Good Decisions + Profits for AustraliaWow! We have been blown away by the support and encouragement we have received after the launch of “The Aussie Factor”. A comittment to bringing to you wherever possible, Aussie Made cleaning supplies, chemicals and washroom products from Aussie owned companies. At Total, we have been in-undated with calls, letters and emails of support, not to mention, increased orders for our products. Your positive comments, feedback and putting your money where your mouth is has been truly amazing and has motivated us to keep bringing it to you.

Due to a large and increasing number of questions relating to the second part of our comittment “Bringing to you Aussie Made Products from Aussie Owned companies” I am writing this article to answer those questions and to share, educate and inform everyone about this very important part and commonly overlooked area of your purchasing.

Australians are beginning to understand the importance of purchasing Australian Made products (and if it’s food, Australian Grown.) It’s for jobs as well as good and acceptable product standards and quality for health and hygiene.

But it’s just as important to make sure they were made by an Australian owned company AND purchased through an Australian Owned company. Read the rest of this entry »

8 Reasons Why Fabric Protection Is A Must For People Who Care About Their Family And Finances

By Chris Blamire
January 9th, 2012

Father and Child's Feet on Carpet that has been protectedWhen you use water based, hypoallergenic fibre and fabric protection on your carpet and upholstery, you will benefit in many ways. Fibre protection is far more than just protection against stains. Here’s 8 reasons why…

1. Creates a healthy indoor environment
The microfilm formed by the fibre protector repels dust mites and allergens, releasing them for effective removal by regular vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum cleaner. Most of the popular fibre protectors will not change the feel or appearance of your carpet and upholstery, nor will they emit chemicals into the air. Many fibre protectors even claim they can help prevent dust mite infestations.

2. Fibres Last Longer
Fabric protectors aid in releasing abrasive soils which damage fibres enabling them to be effectively vacuumed from your carpet. This means carpets and upholstery will not have to be replaced before they should. Replacing carpets is very expensive, that’s why fabric protection will save you money in the long run. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s Make It A WIIFA Year In The Australian Cleaning Supplies Industry

By Chris Blamire
January 3rd, 2012

Ausbuy Logo - AustOM - Col - JPGOur good mates at Ausbuy do a brilliant job promoting Aussie made products and Aussie owned companies. They are encouraging all Australians who love this country and want it to be a better place for their children to make this coming year a W.I.I.F.A. year. If every time you make a purchase and think “What’s In It For Australia” instead of just what’s in it for me, together we can make a massive difference to Australia’s prosperity and employment. And that’s good for all of us. You will see the vast majority of our products have now earnt the Ausbuy tick of approval. But we are not stopping there. Every month Total Supply Solutions is making fair dinkum, true blue changes to our cleaning chemicals, cleaning products and washroom supplies range that save our customers money, reduce labour costs, improve quality and support Australian made and owned products (which support Aussie workers and families). Thanks to all of you who support our Aussie made products and good on ya Ausbuy, keep up the great work.

www.ausbuy.com.au

www.totalsupplysolutions.com.au

Quality Plastic Garbage Bins & Swing Top Tidy Bins Embarass Plastic Bin Importers: Aussie Made Comeback

By Chris Blamire
December 28th, 2011

75L Green Plastic Garbage Bin With LidHere at Total Supply Solutions we are continuing to support more and more high quality Aussie made products. We are bucking the trend and moving away from poor quality Chinese imports to bring you Australian Made products that deliver superior value, quality and durability.

We are proud to announce that the majority of our plastic bins are now made in Australia by fantastic Aussie owned plastic manufacturing companies like Starmaid in Melbourne. Our new range of Aussie Made bins include…

- Plastic Garbage Bins
- Kitchen Tidy Bins
- Waste Tidy Bins
- Pedal Bins and
- Buckets

Thank you to all of our clients who love Australia and support Aussie owned companies like us supplying great Aussie Made products. You are making a difference to our country and creating jobs for fellow Australians. Good on ya!

 

3M Commercial Care & Total Supply Solutions Team Up To Create A Cleaning Products Powerhouse

By Chris Blamire
December 23rd, 2011

3M LogoThe team at Total Supply Solutions is proud to announce our partnership with 3M Commercial Care. This is an exciting addition to Total Supply Solutions already famous range of professional cleaning products. 3M is legendary for product qualtity and innovation which makes it a perfect fit at Total Supply Solutions. 3M have invented some brilliant products you might know including the Scotch-Brite scourer, Doodlebug Holder & Pads, Scotch-Brite Floor Pads (for scrubbing and polishing machines), Safety-Walk Slip Resistant Tread and Nomad Floor Scraper Matting. 3M also invented the Post-It Note and the fax machine. Everyone here at Total Supply Solutions is excited about working together with 3M to offer our clients even better solutions and cost savings within their organisations.

The 3M commercial care range will be featured on the new Total Supply Solutions website being launched in 2012. If there is anything you would like in the meantime, just call our customer service team today on 1300 822 626 for pricing and availablity.

 

The Fair Dinkum Wool Approval For Carpet & Laundry Cleaning Chemicals That Are Safe On Wool

By Chris Blamire
December 18th, 2011

Wool Approved Logo - Certified Safe On WoolNo one knows wool like Aussies (and New Zealanders of course). We love the UK and US but we really don’t need them to tell us what can and can’t be used on wool. In Australia we have the technical know how and expertise within our own home grown chemical industry to develop, test and approve world leading wool maintenance products that are the very best available and completely safe on wool. We sell products with different wool approvals including Woolsafe and our own Wool Approved program. I always tell people that if its not stamped with the Total Supply Wool Approved Logo, you may well be settling for second best! Why? Because if it passes our wool safety testing, it will pass anyones.

So what’s so great about our range of Wool Approvd laundry and carpet cleaning chemicals? My favourite benefit is that the products are completely safe on wool but are absolutely brilliant on all washable fibres. That’s great for carpet cleaners because you can carry less chemicals, they are safer, you have less problems, they are highly effective and you don’t have to be concerned about stuffing up. Cleaning wool and other fibres becomes too easy.

Try some fair dinkum, true blue wool approved products today and you’ll be saying ‘you little beauty’ in no time.

Q&A: Is a Lambswool Floor Pad or a White Polishing Floor Pad Better For Use On Porcelain Floor Tiles?

By Chris Blamire
December 13th, 2011

Lambswool Floor Buffing / Polishing PadThis is a great question and one we are often asked about these floor pads. It really depends on the situation… both floor pads are used very successfully on porcelain floor tiles. The white floor pad is a more aggressive polishing pad and is better on heavier marking but the lambswool floor pad is gentler and better at removing streak marks from mops and other residues. There is a time and a place for both, so I wouldn’t say one is better than the other. Another pad worth looking at is the microfibre floor pad, this type of floor pad is now becoming very popular because it both cleans and buffs brilliantly. It is gentle on surfaces, cheaper than a lambswool floor pad and can clean when dry, damp or wet. If you are a professional in the tile and floor care business don’t bother trying to choose between them, you will need all three. In the case of transport wax removal on newly laid porcelain floor tiles we recommend using a tan polishing pad in conjunction with our Porcelain Transport Wax Remover Cream as the first step.

 

Video: Activeion Turns Tap Water Into Effective Cleaning Liquid… How Does It Do It…

By Chris Blamire
December 7th, 2011

Click here to learn more about the game changing natural cleaning technology called Activeion.