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Rapid Response Mercury Spillage Cleaning
With years of experience in the chemical spill cleaning sector, we are on hand to deal with all your cleaning needs in Edenbridge.
We guarantee an excellent level of service and outstanding results every time
Mercury is a naturally occurring element in the Earth's crust, often found in cinnabar ores. However, it is present in other forms in our environment. Humans often interact with low levels of mercury, which makes high-level exposures rare, but they could still happen.
Most exposures are through consuming fish and poultry that contain organic mercury. Elemental mercury that spills and evaporates into a toxic vapour can cause the most harm to humans.
If mercury spills in the workplace, school, or at home, you must act quickly. Prioritise your safety and any vulnerable people like young children or the elderly to minimise the risk of mercury poisoning. Here at ICE Cleaning, we have a range of experts that can be on-site in a matter of hours to tend to a spill. They can contain, clean, and decontaminate an area exposed to mercury.
Call us today at 0208 066 0360 to learn more about our full range of chemical spill cleaning services for customers in the Sevenoaks District.
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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 experts have years of experience in the chemical spillage cleaning field
The safety and needs of our customers are what matters most to us. When our technicians arrive on-site, they will be equipped with PPE, modern tools, and industry-grade chemicals to carry out the job. The size of the spill and the mercury in the air will help determine the next steps.
This helps our cleaners decide what is required to complete the cleaning process. Feel free to ask our technicians any questions if you have concerns or wish to know more about the process that will take place.
The chemicals we use depend on the size and severity of the spill, and our state-of-the-art equipment ensures that all dangers are gone when we leave the site. An air purity test must be conducted once the cleaning has concluded to ensure that you can occupy the space safely.
How does mercury occur in the environment?
There are a few sources where the mercury will emerge, and although the exposure levels are usually low, you should remain cautious if you are aware of the presence of mercury.
Consumption of fish
Traces of methylmercury are found in predatory or large fish species — when consumed in large quantities the risk of high-level exposure increases.
Dental fillings
The levels of mercury present in dental fillings are low and not considered dangerous to dentists or patients. Recent dental fillings will either contain very little or no mercury at all.
Glass thermometers
Even though these thermometers have been phased out over the past few decades, they may still be sold in charity shops, vintage emporiums, or boot fairs. These contain elemental mercury that turns into vapour upon breakage and spillage.
Broken fluorescent and energy-saving bulbs
These bulbs are made of glass, ceramic, and metals. Inside the bulb is a powder called phosphor and traces of mercury — it is an invisible vapour that works with the phosphor to coat the inside of the glass. If these bulbs break, mercury vapour will release into the air. Although it is a small amount, you should ventilate the room and leave quickly.
Batteries
Battery recycling is an important process everyone should take part in. Proper recycling procedures ensure that batteries are disposed of, preventing mercury exposure. When batteries end up in landfill, traces of mercury will enter the environment and expose workers to high levels of mercury.
We cover all areas in the Sevenoaks District in Kent, including:
- Ash
- Brasted
- Chipstead
- Crockenhill
- Fawkham
- Four Elms
- Hever
- Horton Kirby
- New Ash Green
- Otford
- Penhurst
- Sevenoaks
- Swanley
- Underriver
- Westerham
What to do when mercury spills
When mercury spills, you must act quickly and prioritise your safety first. Do not try to clean up a spill by yourself, but you can take steps to help contain it safely.
Raise the alarm
Let everyone in the area know of the spill and evacuate. Put up signs to alert anyone unaware.
Ventilate
Open any doors or windows that access the outside to air out the room. Close any doors that may lead to any areas inside the building.
Wear PPE
If you are qualified to contain the spill with a mercury spill kit, you must wear proper PPE. This includes wearing a mask, gloves, and any protective clothing. Do not try to clean the spill yourself.
Evacuate
Leave the area immediately to minimise your levels of mercury exposure. Once you have done this, you must call a professional cleaning company to come and properly decontaminate the area.
Call us today
You can either give us a call at 0208 066 0360 or email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk to find out more about the full range of industrial cleaning services available for customers in Edenbridge.
