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Mercury Spill Clean Up
Ashford
- Fast, reliable technicians
- Years of mercury spillage cleaning experience
- Fully accredited members of IOSH
- Cater to commercial and domestic clients
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Expert Mercury Spillage Cleaning
We offer professional mercury spillage cleaning services for customers in the Ashford Borough of Kent.
We are a local, reliable cleaning company based in the Kent area.
Mercury plays a vital role in our everyday lives, but too much exposure can prove dangerous and even lethal. Here at ICE Cleaning, we understand the urgency of a mercury spill and aim to respond quickly to contain the hazards.
Whether you have had a spill in a laboratory, the workplace, or a school, we will be on-site within a few hours in an emergency. Our expert technicians will assess the hazards present and prioritise the safety of everyone in the area.
To speak to one of our sales advisors about an emergency spillage clean, call us at 0208 066 0360 or email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk.
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A quick overview of our process
Step 1 Contact
You can book a free, no-obligation survey appointment by either visiting our website or contacting us directly by phone or email.
A member of our team will call you to discuss your requests and deliver an estimated cost for the mercury cleaning services.
Our technicians will visit your site to review your situation. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Step 2 Quote
Taking COVID safe protocols into consideration, our technicians will assess the severity of the mercury spillage. They will then conduct a risk assessment to avoid unforeseen issues evolving during the cleaning process.
Our team will make tailored suggestions concerning the best service for your situation and address any concerns or queries.
We will provide a comprehensive, free quote for the cleaning service.
Step 3 Cleaning
Our qualified technicians will arrive promptly, fully uniformed with ICE Cleaning ID badges.
We’ll complete the mercury clean-up process in accordance with the survey, adhering to all health and safety rules. We aim to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
All substances will be transported and disposed of in line with the correct regulations. Our technicians are fully certified to handle and dispose of all types of waste.
Our team will review and document the completed work, making sure you’re pleased with the job. Included in the certificate will be a guarantee.
Step 4 After care
We go the extra mile to ensure all customers are well cared for.
Our dedicated customer service team strive to converse with every customer following their service to make sure all expectations have been met.
You’ll also be given the opportunity to write a genuine Google Review.
Emergency Hotline
0208 066 0360
Helpline open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
When calling please have
the following ready:
- Your Name
- Company Name (if applicable)
- Site Postcode
- The problem you're having
- Email Address
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Why choose us?
- Cater to a wide variety of cleaning situations
- Nationwide coverage, available 24/7
- Cater to commercial and domestic clients
- Free survey provided prior to quotation
- Emergency response team
- Offer a bespoke service designed to suit all your needs
- All technicians hold professional health and safety qualifications, including BICSc, IOSH, Dewpoint Professional & Safe Contractor
We’re fully accredited
We place best practise, professional expertise and health and safety at the core of our business. We’re fully compliant with all legal obligations. You can view a list of our accreditations below, or visit our Health & Safety page for more information.
Our rapid response team can contain a mercury spill within hours of arrival
Our cleaners will arrive on-site in appropriate PPE and assist in keeping any bystanders away from the hazards in a mercury spill. They aim to follow the latest safety regulations and openly communicate with you before, during and after the cleaning.
We use industry-leading technology in combination with non-abrasive and non-toxic solutions. This prevents staining on the surfaces affected and will make your workplace a safe environment again.
What objects contain mercury?
Although there are strict regulations on the presence of mercury in everyday objects and how they are transported, many still contain mercury. When disposing of objects with traces of mercury, you must do so per the hazardous waste guidelines to minimise the risk of a spill.
The following are the most common items that may contain traces of mercury:
- Glass thermometers
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Mercury batteries
- Circuit boards
- Backlights
- UV curing lamps
- Tilt switches
What types of mercury are there?
Mercury can occur in three forms, each from a different source and presenting varying levels of danger.
Organic Mercury (Methylmercury)
Most often found in poultry, fish, and pesticides. It is the most toxic and encountered form of mercury. We all have this element present in our bodies caused by naturally occurring organic mercury, but it poses little to no risk. However, too much consumption of methylmercury can prove fatal.
Elemental Mercury
This form of mercury is perhaps the most well-known of the three, known for its strange, fluid, and metallic appearance. It will evaporate at room temperature and become a dangerous, odourless vapour that poses an inhalation risk. It was most notably used in glass thermometers back before these were banned.
Inorganic Mercury
This type of mercury is usually white or red and is found in products such as fungicides and disinfectants. It is the least toxic of the forms of mercury, but high exposure could cause skin irritation and rashes and weaken the muscles.
We cover all areas of the Ashford Borough of Kent, including:
- Aldington
- Bagham
- Challock
- Ebony
- Godmersham
- Hamstreet
- Kennington
- Little Chart
- Molash
- Newtown
- Orlestone
- Pluckley
- Reading Street
- Rolvenden
- Smarden
- Tenterden
- Westwell
What should you do when you spill mercury?
When mercury spills, you will only have a limited time to evacuate the area. If you work or teach in a building where mercury is at risk of being spilt, you must have an emergency plan for everyone's safety.
Raise the alarm
The first thing you should do is alert everyone nearby that mercury has spilt and evacuate the area. You must block the affected space with barricades or display warning signs to keep people safe.
Ventilate the area
Open doors and windows leading to the outside, and close any that may lead to other areas of the building to contain the spread.
Protect yourself
If you are qualified to help contain a spill with a mercury spill kit, you must wear PPE and gloves to keep yourself safe. Do not try to clean the mercury yourself, and keep contact to a minimum.
Contact the professionals
Once you and everyone in the area are safe, you must contact mercury clean-up specialists who can be on-site quickly to take it from there.
Call our friendly support team today
Our team will arrive on-site within a matter of hours in an emergency mercury spill, regardless of where you are based. Get in touch today by calling us at 0208 066 0360 or sending us your details at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk.
