Graffiti removal can be a nightmare. And removing it can be a strenuous and truly tedious process. You’ll need a good detergent, a tough wire brush and some handy rubber gloves, paired with some, often herculean, grit and determination. Removing graffiti paint from porous walls is even more of a challenge (sometimes nigh on impossible),… Read more »
Aviation Grade Winter; How to keep runways and aeroplanes safe in freezing conditions
De-icing and anti-icing fluids play a critical role in providing safe, uninterrupted and timely air travel during winter weather. Planes need to contend with sub-zero temperatures as they soar where ice and snow quickly build up on an aircraft, decreasing lift by disrupting airflow around crucial parts of the aircraft, which can lead to disastrous… Read more »
Winter fleet maintenance; what your boss wants to know this winter
Fleet maintenance can be a complicated business. As well as ensuring your vehicles are safety compliant, they also need to keep running regardless of the weather. During the winter this can be a real challenge here in the UK, where temperatures and conditions are as unpredictable as the news. Whilst servicing and maintenance are standard… Read more »
How London Keeps Moving in Icy Winter Weather
Dealing with winter is a costly and, at times, controversial problem in the UK. Especially when it falls on the public purse strings to ensure a good ongoing operation. When it comes to Transport for London, keeping the roads clear and a good Underground service running is crucial for the prosperity of the city. But… Read more »
Beat the ice; how to keep business moving during extreme weather events
Extreme weather in the UK is becoming more and more commonplace. It’s icy effect on business and the economy is now a real cause for concern. Every winter we are seeing more extreme weather events, leading to disruption and delays across the rail, freight, road and aviation. If your business depends on logistics and transport… Read more »
Chela sponsor Hinton FC
Hinton was founded in 1957 and has a long and proud history. In 1985-1986 the Club applied to join the Mid Herts League. They enjoyed many successful seasons in the league, capping these when the first Xl were crowned the Premier Division Champions in the 2001/2 season. In the 2002/3 season Hinton stepped up from… Read more »
Train Toilet Presentation & Maintenance Products
Chela have put together a range of high performance innovative products to deal with the difficult cleaning and odour problems that the train operator and cleaning contractor encounter on trains. Utilising modern odour lock, biotechnology and high end perfumes the range solves the problems the modern trains encounter. SURFACE CLEANING – Including Carpets 3253 Guardisan… Read more »
10 Quick Tips About Working With Hydrochloric Acid
Working With Hydrochloric Acid is extremely dangerous so safety is always of the utmost importance. It is a highly corrosive and hazardous chemical that require extreme care to be taken when handling. Personnel should all be properly trained with full protective wear. With that in mind, we’ve put together a must read list of 10… Read more »
Chela to sponsor school science event
In support of the nationwide initiative to get children more engaged with the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Chela are sponsoring a Model Rocket Car Competition at local school, Dame Alice Owen. Organised by The Learning Partnership (TLP) the event will engage the pupils in elements of science (motion/force/friction), Computer Science (measurement of… Read more »
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet when it comes to Cleaning RMC Equipment
Cleaning anything with concrete on can be difficult. Cleaning RMC equipment is harder. However, it needs to be done because, like anything, when RMC equipment is properly looked after, it lasts much longer. Mud, grease, grime and old hardened concrete are sure-fire things to slowly destroy your equipment. In fact, a study compiled the University… Read more »