Hy5 have 10 pairs of free entry tickets to the trader’s area at the upcoming Lancashire Catering and Hospitality Expo.
Do you work in the Catering Industry?
Can attend the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool on either Wednesday the 29th of February or the 1st of March 2012?
If you can answer yes to both of these questions drop us a quick inbox message with your name, your companies name and why you would like to attend and you could win one of 10 pairs of tickets….
These tickets are first come – first served so do hesitate – drop me a quick email to info@hy5cleaning.co.uk ….
Hy5 Commercial Cleaning is proud to announce their involvement in 3 upcoming hospitality shows.
Hy5 will have a stand at The Lancashire Catering and Hospitality Expo that’s on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 1st of March at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool. All are welcome to see live demonstrations and much, much more. http://www.lancashire-show.co.uk
Hy5 will have a stand at The North Cumbria Catering and Hospitality Expo that’s on Wednesday 7th March and Thursday 8th March at the Rheged Exhibition Centre, Penrith. All are welcome to see live demonstrations and much, much more. http://www.cumbriascotlandexpo.co.uk
Hy5 will have a stand at The Best Of Lakeland Show that’s on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th of March at the NEW Marquee Venue at Braithwaite Fold, Glebe Road, Bowness, Windermere, LA23 3GZ. All are welcome to see live demonstrations and much, much more. http://www.bestoflakeland.co.uk
Breaking News – Hy5 will be showing at The Lancashire Catering and Hospitality Expo 2012 – http://www.hy5cleaning.co.uk/ More info to follow so keep checking back for more details…..
Hy5 would like to thank all its customers, associate businesses and staff for all their help and cooperation in keeping us in business over the last 12 months. The weather’s turning colder, the heating and fires are being turned on and your pipes are giving up the ghost. What if one of these pipes was a water main and it decided to burst you would have a major crisis on your hands, a flood crisis. In all this panic who should you call, the town plumber, nah, how about hy5 cleaning. Hy5 cleaning is a specialist deep cleaning company working in the Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester areas. So we’re only a phone call away and make sure we on site in 2 hours so that damage will never become permanent. Fancy that, all that water, mould, bad dry-wall and wall paper gone and looking like you just bought the property. We also work with the insurance companies so you don’t have to fork out loads of cash. Something we don’t all have a lot of unless you’re Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Christmas is just around the corner and the last thing you need among the parties, expensive gifts and the occasional snog under the mistletoe is burst pipes. But that’s not all we do, we also clean fire damage, so if after work as you go home to get ready for your parties, the village idiot leaves the computers running and it shorts out causing a major fire, Hy5 will be there to clean up his/her stupid mistake. We always aim to restore your businesses fast so you can operate on normal trade hours and won’t lose customers. Hy5 would like wish all of you a merry Christmas and happy New Year and hope for a repeat performance next year. Visit our website hy5.com to find out more about our business and don’t forget to follow us on twitter, http://twitter.com/hy5cleaning.
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to remove flood water from your property – who would you call? Hy5 0800 316 6280 the expert flood water removal company.
There are many different companies in the UK offering flood water removal but unless you call a reputable company with the right equipment and expertise you could end up with terrible mold growth. Hy5 Commercial Cleaning Ltd covers the UK for this type of work and in most cases can be onsite with the right equipment and knowledge within two hours. This quick action reduces the chances of secondary damage; this secondary damage includes mold growth and water ingress into the walls & floors. Expensive ripping out costs will be likely if swift action isn’t taken. The process Hy5 uses is as follows. Hy5 went first onsite uses the American Hydramaster van mounted machine to firstly remove the excess sitting water from the flooring. Secondly Hy5 will remove all beyond economical repair items such as water logged underlay from the floors. Thirdly Hy5 will set up a temporary drying program that will help keep humidity levels down as the high humidity levels that will be left behind after the flood can and often will cause just as much secondary damage to the property including damage to fabrics and upholstery. Fourthly Hy5 will take moisture reading of the affected areas to compile in the report for the insurance company. Fifthly Hy5 will create a full report for your insurance company this document will have all the information your insurance company will need including full details of costings, work done, water ingress areas, damage caused, projection of costs for the completion of the scope of works, diagram of the room/rooms of the affected area/areas with details of the equipment that is currently keeping the humidity levels down, inventory of all damaged goods & beyond economical repairs belongings also details of how inactivity from the insurance company could cause more secondary damage and the cost implications of this action. Hy5 has been working in this sector for a long time and over the years have built a second to none reputation from loss adjusters and insurance companies for our forward thinking and proactive approach in flood mitigation. Hy5 is completely independent and as such can offer unbiased expert advice to get you back on your feet in the shortest time possible. Hy5 is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week so if you are unlucky enough to have been affected by flood water then every second counts call 0800 316 6280 and Hy5 will be with you as quickly as we can.
As the cold weather is now upon us let’s look at one of the flood jobs that Hy5 has done this year. Phones 4u in Blackpool had a sprinkler system malfunction. Hy5’s Managing Director Mr Keith Simm said ‘time is … Continue reading →
Reported weather forecasts this winter are set to be record breaking with some forecasts predicting below -20C before Christmas.
With energy bills already taking their toll on disposable incomes James Madden who is a UK Long Range Forecaster for Exacta Weather is requesting that the elderly and most vulnerable are sufficiently prepared for this cold snap.
There are simple measures that can be prepared for now to stop the big freeze from catching you and your loved ones by surprise. The government website recommends keeping your home warm to around 18-21°C (64-70°F) in the main living area and the rest of the house to at least 16°C (61°F). Keeping the heat in with proper insulation for your walls and attic space will keep your house warmer for longer and keep your heating costs down as well.
On average for less than £20 the fitting of draught-proofing along any gaps around windows and doors is a great way of keeping the warmth in. The website goes onto detail a good idea that won’t cost anything is to dress warmly by wearing plenty of thin layers, rather than one thick one. It also states if you have had a serious illness or are aged over 65 or are pregnant you should get the annual flu jab by contacting your GP.
Every winter in the UK, 25,00-30,000 deaths are linked to the cold weather states the NHS website so if you are worried about a relative or an elderly neighbor you can call the free Age UK advice line on 0800 169 6565.
County Council
Cumbria County Council is said to have already set aside £3.9m to keep vital roads open as some forecasts are predicting the coldest winter on record. This will be the third successive severe winter and it’s predicted to break all records for the severity, length and snow fall.
Mr Keith Simm of Hy5 Commercial Cleaning Ltd who specializes in flood damage restoration said ‘last year’s cold snap caught many by surprise, but all of us at Hy5 want everyone to be aware that the forecast for this year’s winter is to be a record breaker and much worse than last year’.
The winter of 2010 saw Hy5 attended many properties in Cumbria and Lancashire that had burst pipes and heavy water damage due to the cold snap. The devastation that the flood clean-up, drying, rebuilding and redecoration that the water damage caused to the families are almost beyond belief.
Mr Keith Simm went on to say ‘make sure all of your water pipes are sufficiently insulated and keep the heating on when temperatures drop. If you don’t the water inside the pipes can freeze, this expands and then breaks a hole in the pipe letting the water run freely into your home. On one flood clean-up Hy5 attended in 2010 the water pipe that broke was at the header tank in the loft space.
This break in the pipe completely flooded the property over two days with hundreds of thousand of liters of water totally destroying the property and the lives of the family who lived there.
The family had to go into rented accommodation whilst Hy5 worked with the insurance company to remove all of the water, sanitize the property, remove all damaged and beyond economical repair belongings, rebuild and decorate this once family home’.
He went onto say ‘this wouldn’t have been necessary if the water pipe had of been sufficiently insulated and the heating had of been left on’.
Hy5 have invested heavily in cutting edge dehumidifiers and drying technology so any problems this year can be rectified in the shortest time possible, if you are unlucky enough to suffer water damage this year Hy5 will work with your insurance company to get you back on your feet in the shortest time possible and can be contacted on 0800 316 6280.
The Perfect Storm
According to James Madden of Exacta Weather the time is right for the perfect winter storm of cold weather. It’s not good news for the future either he goes onto write with the ever decreasing jet stream that brings warm weather fronts to the UK and Europe the low solar activity with sun spot activity miniscule compared with what they should and the Icelandic volcanic eruptions it’s not going to get any better in the near future.
The volcanic activity creates something similar to a massive mirror across the Northern hemisphere and this acts like a massive mirror reflecting valuable heat from the sun away from the Earth that would have entered our atmosphere warming it up.
He goes on to write that the UK will without a doubt see progressively worsening winters due to its latitude, it’s not good news if you were contemplating moving South for the winter as apparently so will other European countries that previously had more clement climates as they benefited from these valuable heat sources as well.
Temptation To Turn It Off
It’s tempting to turn the heating off when you leave your property but if the temperatures are going to be the worst ever many thousands of properties in the area won’t be able to cope causing massive damage and disruption to many families and possibly your own.
So if you are going away during the cold spell remember to leave the heating on, and make sure your property and pipes are all sufficiently insulated. Remember to keep in touch with the elderly and most vulnerable and make sure they are sufficiently prepared by following these previous simple steps.
Triple Safety Accreditations for Lancashire based firm Hy5 Commercial Cleaning Ltd
Hy5 Commercial Cleaning ltd has scored a hat-trick of accreditations, designed to help industry improve its safety record.
The Ulverston based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, CHAS & Constructionline three programmes which recognise very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors. Hy5 is principally involved in domestic, commercial and industrial cleaning but last year started to specialise in flood damage restoration, with the help of the Furness Enterprise creating two new fulltime jobs.
Covering Cumbria, Manchester and Lancashire with a rapidly growing turnover, Hy5’s most recent clients have included major players such as WHSmiths, Phones4u, Harveys the Furniture Store and Stollers Furniture World.
The company’s application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business. SAFEcontractor is applicable to most sectors although it is particularly relevant to food manufacture, property, facilities management, retail and leisure sectors, all of which are big users of contract services. John Kinge, Head of Risk at SAFEcontractor said, “Major organisations can no longer run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies”. “More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Hy5 has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example, which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector”.
Keith Simm, Managing Director at Hy5 Commercial Cleaning Ltd said, “Health and safety should be the most important thing for businesses in the South Lakes area as there were 489 fatal injuries in 2010/11 in the UK”. “This cannot be acceptable in this day and age; this is why Hy5 has embarked on these accreditations to show business and the general public that we are working to the highest standards possible”.
Under the SAFEcontractor system, businesses undergo a vetting process, which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via a website, www.safecontractor.com Employer-organisations who sign up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they even set foot on site. These employers agree that, as users of the scheme, they will engage only those who have received accreditation. Over one hundred and fifty major nation-wide businesses, from several key sectors, have signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work.
For further information contact: Mr Daniel Trotter, General Manager Tel: 0800 316 6280
For further information about the SAFEcontractor Scheme, contact: Tammy Meredith SAFEcontractor marketing@safecontractor.co.uk 029 2026 6750
It seems like a strange question but – ‘if you could get free help, would you?’
Hy5 are happy to announce that it has embarked on the Unite with Business program – it’s a free business support programme that adds value and skills to almost any business. Hy5 have taken on with the help of the program a database developer for a full month for free!
If something seems too good to be true then unfortunately in this day and age it usually is, but on this occasion with the help of the incredible Ewan Pullan who is the Project Manager with the Business School at the University of Cumbria the implausible becomes reality. The whole experience couldn’t have been better. Ewan sorted out the descriptor, advert, helped short listing the candidates and was even there to help with the interview process. The whole experience couldn’t have been better and if you have a business that employees less than 200 people and you’re in the Northwest of England then I’m sure one of the University of Cumbria’s Business Placements Service workers would love to hear from you.
Hy5’s brief was simple but needed expert knowledge the type of knowledge that on the open market would have cost many thousands of pounds (I researched this and rates are around £750 per day!). With Ewan Pullan sourcing the funding for the project and the potential staff all Hy5 had to do was after an initial interview with Ewan, attend the interviews for the appointment.
The quality of the interviewees was exceptional – it really was a very close and hard decision to make and Hy5 would like to thank everyone that came for interviews the standard was so high it was the most difficult part of this experience!
Best kept secret!
If you had a magic key that could open a door others couldn’t would you let them use it?
At Hy5 we like to share good experiences to better the local economy and that’s why we’ve put this on our blog and will be telling our contacts for years to come, I expect some businesses may not want to share this offer due to wanting to maintain market dominance or fear of others bettering them. Hy5 wants all businesses to contact the Business Placements Service at the University of Cumbria if you have a skills shortage – this could be web design, marketing, research, programming in fact almost anything that students could be studying for you could tap straight into! There cost to you is only your time so if you feel this is something you want to pursue contact the team today on 01228 616315 or send an email to jobsandplacements@cumbria.ac.uk.
What is a Business Placement?
If you need short term assistance with a specific project e.g. updating your website or doing some market research then the business placement service is for you. You can employ an undergraduate, full-time or part-time, at any time of year for between 2 and 13 weeks.
What are you waiting for? Call today 01228 616315.
Hy5 Commercial Cleaning Ltd would like to thank Ewan and his team for an excellent job well done!
Hy5 have gained CHAS accredited cleaner status and would like to thank everyone involved for all of their hard work!
Health and safety on the workplace has never been so important and Hy5 has recognised the fact that an increasing number of clients demand some form of external health and safety accreditation. Hy5 is dedicated to offering and safe, fun, exciting and challenging working environment for its staff, contractors and members of the general public. Early in 2011 Hy5 decided to aim to achieve this fantastic business accolade. CHAS accreditation is the accumulation of lots of hard work, only the best working practices and an exemplary health and safety record. Hy5 are very proud of this top flight business qualification and are looking forward to gaining more strategic accreditations in the coming months.
Hy5 Commercial Cleaning Limited are now CHAS (The Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) Accredited.
The simple answer is that as a CHAS accredited supplier our Health & Safety policy, working practises and methods have all been externally accredited and passed as to a standard that exceeds there benchmark and to a level that CHAS are pleased for us to use their logo.
As a buyer of a cleaning service you have a duty to make sure that you use a supplier that has at least a basic health and safety in place and that they abide by it. Hy5 has agreed to be audited once a year by CHAS and as such needs to provide past evidence of method statements, working practices, training, CHOSS data sheets, PPE etc. So you can be sure of the fact that Hy5 are leading the way for commercial cleaners and industrial cleaning companies in the Northwest of England.
If you have ever been let down by a cleaning company, aren’t happy with your current company or are just looking for the best price and service then call Hy5 Commercial Cleaning today and speak with our friendly, knowledgeable cleaning professionals who are always happy to help.
Please feel free to browse over our website and see for yourself why Hy5 is the specialist cleaning professionals you can trust every time.
