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Fore damage - remit was to gut out property of all

Fore damage - remit was to gut out property of all damaged furniture and leave the rest to the tradies!

Fire damage poses some unique challenges. No power or water makes cleaning a struggle. Melted plastics bind themselves to carpets and furniture, meaning they have to be hacked free. Everything is damp after being (understandably!) Soaked by the fire brigade. Stability of the structure of the flooring can also make things dangerous. And the blackness absorbs all light, making seeing things very difficult.

Gardening isn't normally something we do, but basi

Gardening isn't normally something we do, but basic clearance of the rubbish buried deep in the undergrowth required a full strip back for this property that was due to be put on the market.

We're well equipped with the best equipment to cater for these types of jobs when we need to. Clearing a property and giving it a deep clean can add far more value to it, well in excess of the cost of the work. It also gives prospective buyers a better scope of the gardens. This one was over ½ and acre, but didn't look it until we'd cleared it, even uncovering and old ww2 look out post.

An elderly gentleman, caught between a rock and a

An elderly gentleman, caught between a rock and a hard place! This particular property was tenanted by a gentleman with mobility issues. It didn't help that he was living on the 4th floor of a block of flats with no lift (which didn't help us either!), so although he was bagging his rubbish, it was left in the flat rotting for a long time.

Once the issue was noticed, and the hoarding problem highlighted, he was moved to a more appropriate residence. His problem was obviously the stairs and his ability to get the rubbish out of the property to the bins downstairs. A lovely neighbour was helpful enough to take some bags down when requested but wasn't allowed in the gentleman's house, so had no idea as to the extent of the problem.

3.5 tonnes of rubbish removed to empty the flat, and a full deep clean to the property ready for other trades to enter. Not to mention moving all that rubbish down 4 flights of communal stairs, running up and down over 3 days and approximately 50 yard walk to the trailer due to access issues.

It makes you appreciate that, even though you obviously can't force your way into a neighbours property, look out for the warning signs of a problem. take some time out of your day to get to know them and help where you can!

Another one! We're obviously very selective as to

Another one! We're obviously very selective as to which properties we put onto social media. We'll usually also wait a few months between the job and posting.

This particular job took us 2 days with 2 technicians. The carpets had been left down at the request of the tenant but were too fragile to clean.

The satisfaction in these jobs is that we can help someone keep their home and their independence for longer.

Heavy contamination to the floor in this bed-sit m

Heavy contamination to the floor in this bed-sit meant the only decent thing to do was to rip it out and start again. The joiners will be in next to relay new boards and get this property back to where it should be.

This is the result of 45 years of smoking. It's an

This is the result of 45 years of smoking. It's an easy process to remove, but requires a lot of care. The process requires an application of a chemical that will loosen and extract the nicotine staining. Working on the affected ceiling from below can leave the danger of the chemical dripping onto the technicians skin, being absorbed. Although not necessarily harmful long term, it can give a nicotine 'buzz' if allowed to sit. Full PPE is absolutely necessary (whitesuit, face shield, gloves taped to suit) for the safety of our team.

Completed the charity ride round Loch ness ness. 4

Completed the charity ride round Loch ness ness. 4 hours 16 minutes, almost 4000 feet of climbing and didn't walk any of it 😂
Thanks to everyone who sponsored me. If you haven't, you can go to my just giving page and still donate to Macmiĺan Cancer research to a good cause.

Recent hoarders clearance. We actually pulled out

Recent hoarders clearance. We actually pulled out 17 non-working vacuum cleaners, 3 cookers, 2 dead washing machines and 5 tonnes of rubbish from this one. What stood out about this one was that it was a 5 floor flat with no lift. So up and down the stairs we went! I'm a keen cyclist, so it was good for the legs! My labourer was worn out after 3 days of running up and down!

It's been a year and a half since we posted about

It's been a year and a half since we posted about a challenge the boss is undertaking. Covid has bumped the event on and on, till the latest date of 22nd August.

A massive group ride around Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland in support of Macmillan Cancer research (this is the bit where we're asking you to get your wallet out!). 65 miles, 3000 feet of climbing, and not a pint in sight 😱

The goal is £500, but we don't expect you to donate that much 😉. We're just asking for what you can give in support of a much needed cause. With covid taking precedent over all other care at the moment, there's never been a greater time to give to help those in need.

LINK IN BIO!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stuart-stanyer

As lockdown eases, businesses and communities are

As lockdown eases, businesses and communities are beginning to open up there spaces for use.

We were asked in to this community hall to do a full 'peace of mind' clean, including all the high level areas (3 section ladders were dusted off!) So they can open their doors once again to the public

A tenant decided to change the regulator on a camp

A tenant decided to change the regulator on a camping stove, and connect a 13kg gas bottle to it to cook. Luckily they got out unscathed before it went completely wrong.

Our remit was to clear all items from the property to off-site disposal.

Lockdown has meant that people have gone unnoticed

Lockdown has meant that people have gone unnoticed. Single, living alone, and with the onset of dementia, this problem had gone unnoticed all year.

This client was regularly being phoned by family and friends to make sure she was OK, but the problem only showed up when a neighbour insisted on entry.

During the pandemic, people have been noticing problems with neighbours, or people with problems have been home more and their problems have grown exponentially.

Never be scared to check!

Alfie says "say no to drugs, kids!" Poor attempt a

Alfie says "say no to drugs, kids!"
Poor attempt at a new company ambassador. He promptly walked off in dis-interest straight after I took the photo.

But seriously, another years worth of needles collected from properties we've worked in. Property clearance is just one aspect of our business, and we're regularly called to deal with properties with a background of drug use. It's completely different from a standard clearance. With systematic picking, checking and bagging, it's mentally exhausting having to concentrate on where you put your hands, feet, knees, and being fully aware of your surroundings.

Something different from what has become the norm!

Something different from what has become the norm! Throughout the pandemic, work has changed. So many people with problems have kept hidden, flying below the radar. But since lockdown, they all seem to be popping up and appearing. We can only put this down to neighbours being home becoming aware of, and reporting problems. Or that peoples mental health has deteriorated, and has grown their issues exponentially.

So for a change, we were privileged to be involved in the completion works at the UHI Dornoch college, formally the burghfield house hotel. The original hotel (which the boss of stanyer cleaning services, and his wife were married at in 2000!), was bought by UHI to develop into a catering college, and has been successfully operating for a few years now.

But the recent extension, which is now housing the college's golf training section, is now complete, and ready for occupancy! Big, airy and light rooms have been built, including a large training area that is fully digital to train for golf swing and putting technique.

Although completely different techniques are used by our staff in a project like this, the same level of quality and detail is at the forefront. With such a modern building, access and ease of cleaning usually takes second place to style! But a bit of planning, full RAMS assessment (risk assessment and method statements) and a bit of imagination, can make sure we do the job correctly

Sometimes, you've just got to rip it out and start

Sometimes, you've just got to rip it out and start again!

We were contracted to do a 'light clean' after a 'minor' sewage leak. The landlord hadn't actually seen the condition of the property before instructing us. Upon arrival, we found there had been a 'minor' sewage leak, but with the poor condition of the property and the length of time the leak had been left, the bathroom had to be gutted and sanitised.

One thing we've learnt in over 20 years of experience, is that you never take someone's word as gospel (everyone has a different view of how dirty 'dirty' really is!), and secondly, always be ready to adapt.

Since March 2020, the start of the pandemic, our w

Since March 2020, the start of the pandemic, our work has changed considerably. It used to be 75% standard end of tenancy cpearance cleans, builders cleans etc, and 25% of the time spent on extreme jobs. Now it seems the opposite. Most of our time is now spent on major hoards, super dirty properties, or deaths.

For years, people have seemed to be 'flying under the radar'. But the pandemic has caused them to pop up and be noticed. Great for business for us, but also really sad that these problems have gone unnoticed for years. On the positive, at least these individuals are now getting the help they need.

This was a 3 day job, dealing with the rubbish hoard, the cleaning, and the mould remediation throughout the property

Quick cleanup after 1: someone's fly tipped rubbis

Quick cleanup after 1: someone's fly tipped rubbish, and 2: the local little angels got bored!
Doesn't take long, and with a good wash down after, its pretty much back to how it was (apart from the grass!)

Sometimes, it's best just to rip it out and bin it

Sometimes, it's best just to rip it out and bin it!

Just a quick post to show what we can actually fin

Just a quick post to show what we can actually find in houses. Very difficult to just shovel out, it needs to be hand picked, due to the compaction of the rubbish from the weight, people walking over it, and the general decomposition. When the rubbish is finally bagged, it can take between 4 and 5 times the space it was before due to the expansion when its pulled out.

Pictures of the cleaning process/finished works fr

Pictures of the cleaning process/finished works from previous post. In total we removed just under 17 tonnes of rubbish. 6.5 tonnes was in just one room, made up mainly of used incontinence pads, and approximately 3-400 open 2 litre bottles of urine, taking 4.5 days to clear that one room. Certainly a challenge!
The client was sure that the bathroom and kitchen weren't salvageable. The kitchen was completely cleaned in 1 day, saving the client approximately £4000. The bathroom will be replaced though, as the dated sanitary ware was due for changing. As such, we removed the toilets as they were filthy...why walk when you can ride!
In total its taken 12 days to clear the property with 2 technicians in attendance, and a further 4 days to clean and sanitise the property ready for trades to enter.

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