Janitorial Supplies
There are several things to consider when purchasing, stocking and using janitorial supplies. Whether for home, office or industrial use, the available products vary widely. It is a good idea to first think about what you need and to survey the entire home or facility. Is it a vintage building does it have a lot of woodwork? Is it a modern office with a lot of chrome and glass? Is the flooring tile or industrial grade material? The answers to these and similar questions will dictate your inventory of supplies.
Stocking a business with janitorial supplies can be a major expense and the initial investment can be burdensome if you don’t know what you are doing. If the workplace inhabits an entire building then the requirements are large. VP Supplies offers an extensive line of Janitorial Supplies and can help you stock your cleaning supplies to provide you what you need. This includes trash cans, trash can liners, buckets, mops and squeegees, liquid floor cleaners, spray cleaners for desks, walls, door knobs and light switches and glass cleaners.
In order to know what you should order, you can begin by breaking the space down by areas to understand what is needed. The bathroom of a business for instance may require a large toilet paper dispenser if there are many employees. If there are multiple hand soap dispensers then a bulk purchase is necessary. Toilet and urinal solutions are required to kill dangerous germs. The break room uses typical kitchen supplies for the stove (if necessary) and refrigerator. Accessories such as beverage cups and plastic utensils are available from the same supplier as the cleaning materials. The supply closet should have ample shelving and floor space for cleaning carts. Wall hangers for mops and brooms will keep closer organized.
Industrial Facilities
Industrial facilities need a different set of products. A manufacturing plant will want additional cleansers such as degreasers and CLR (Calcium, Lime and Rust remover). Specialty rags and mops will be used. Buying in bulk is a must, and you can find specialized quotes on large orders from VP Supply’s catalog of janitorial supplies.
Computers and Electronics
Computers and other electronics require special attention. Specialty screen cleaners are required as to not leave a soapy film on the display. Special, soft alcohol based wipes are used to avoid scratching. These wipes can also be used on the keyboard along with large, soft tipped utensils to clean the crevices of the computer keys. Compressed air is used to clean keyboards and computer fans. Desktop computers should be opened yearly and carefully using the air, remove dust which has accumulated through continuous use.
Restaurants
Restaurants need to consider food storage and safety. This demands unique cleaners for stoves, fryers and walk in refrigerators and freezers. A standard supplier should be able to accommodate these needs.
Medical Buildings
Hospitals, doctors and dentist offices have special requirements. Bacterial, viral and germ control is obviously paramount. Disinfectant dispensers should be readily available and located in numerous places. Special cleansers are available. UV disinfection machines are available. These specialty items are essential and can be hard to find except through a fully stocked supply company like VP Supplies.
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John Jones is an expert on shipping supplies and related products. He is a packaging specialist with Vertex Packaging Supplies, a company providing a complete line of shipping supplies using an innovative approach to serving its customers. Visit our website for a complete line of shipping supplies.