The Agar cleaning blog: tips and tricks for cleaning

5 Reasons for Buying Australian-made Products

January 28, 2021 | Matthew Athinis

With the pandemic highlighting our over-reliance on imported products and vulnerable international supply chains, why else is choosing Australian-made products the smarter choice? The last few years have seen a…

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the TGA & the ARTG

July 2, 2020 | Matthew Athinis

Over the last few weeks, almost undoubtedly relating to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, we have received many enquiries about products that carry an ARTG ID number, and ultimately, what the…

What Are VOCs & Are They Harmful?

May 5, 2020 | Matthew Athinis

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature, altering air quality and posing multiple health risks. Many household items such as paints,…

Coronavirus COVID-19 Crisis – Everything You Need to Know

March 31, 2020 | Matthew Athinis

Agar Update 17.07.2020 As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, our team at Agar is still working hard to ensure the regular supply of trusted high quality products to our…

ISSA Cleaning Expo – Anything you missed?

September 5, 2018 | Marketing

As a whole, the 2018 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo held at the ICC, Darling Harbour, Sydney was an excellent representation of the cleaning supply industry with most well-known brands…

Must have cleaning products for starting a cleaning business

June 1, 2018 | Marketing

You’ve decided to start your own cleaning business and now you need to work out what equipment you’ll need. Firstly – congratulations! As a manufacturer of commercial cleaning products, we…

Ultimate Outdoor Cleaner and Degreaser!

April 17, 2018 | Marketing

Rev up your outdoor cleaning operations with Agar’s ultimate outdoor cleaner and degreaser Dirt-Off. Specially formulated to tackle tough dirt, grease, grime and carbon, it can rip through the most…

Understanding the GHS – Frequently Asked Questions

February 23, 2017 | Marketing

The Globally Harmonised System (GHS) is now in full swing in NSW, QLD, NT, SA and TAS after the states transitioned, 1st January 2017. The new system has meant big…

GHS Implementation – Information for Customers

September 21, 2016 | Marketing

You may now be aware of the upcoming changes to the classification and labelling of cleaning products as the majority of States in Australia transition to the Globally Harmonized System…

How to Maintain Carpets in Commercial Buildings

May 26, 2016 | Marketing

Carpet represents a major investment in a commercial property and as such should be well maintained in order to extend its appearance and lifespan. We all know that regular cleaning…

Upcoming changes to Agar’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS) & Product Labels

January 22, 2016 | Marketing

Over the coming year Agar Cleaning Systems will be altering its Hazardous Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and some of its hazardous product labels to comply with the new format called…

Blog Article – Microfibre, Friend or Foe?

January 18, 2016 | Marketing

Microfibre has been gaining speed in the cleaning industry since its initial adoption at the end of the 20th century. Now a household and commercial favourite, this popular material is…