Local Janitorial Distributors Will Keep You On Track

By Leslie Ball


Cleaners, your cleaners if you run a custodial firm, can not perform their tasks without things. They need to have tools for various purposes, equipment, both large and small, as well as supplies and chemicals. They, and you, also need information and this all can be gained from a visit to one of your local janitorial distributors.

Brushes, buckets, mops, brooms and putty knives are examples of the many tools that are needed to perform detailed cleaning tasks. All of these and many more will be sitting, standing or hanging in the show room for inspection. Finding the correct items, for each task and the right size, shape and weight for each cleaner is important as ease of use is also critical.

Floor machines, such a vacuums, carpet cleaners and even pressure washers can be examined in detail. Identifying the best possible mix of machines, regardless of brand, will enable you and your cleaners to provide professional service to your clients. Testing them out, in a back room of most of these stores, will assist in learning things you may not have known about their abilities and functions.

Getting all of the softer materials, such as dusters, mop heads and cloths are necessary and constitute the supplies that are needed for day to day cleaning. Micro fiber, terry cloth and other specialized materials are used for these and all of them have purposes. The different shapes and sizes facilitate getting into all of the various places that dust, dirt and grit like to get into and hide.

Chemicals are the key to being able to work smarter, not harder. The correct formulation, both traditional and environmentally friendly, are available for inspection. Talking with the employees of the store and friendly customers will help you get the right ones and eliminate from your cleaning carts any bad ones. This helps you keep your expenses down to manageable levels.

A very vital task that these informed personnel provide to you are the Material Safety Data Sheets, or MSDs that are required by federal and local regulations. These sheets list some of the ingredients and special precautions necessary for the proper use of the chemical it is prepared for. Having these are necessary for the safe handling of each chemical and your cleaning staff is better prepared when armed with them.

One of the best things about these stores is all of the information you can get through the informal training between customers standing in the lobby. They will be in the best position to help you understand how they get things done and how you can gain the same results. This information extends to businesses and private homes that are getting ready to change contract cleaning services.

Cleaning efficiently means getting the right materials and using them properly. This takes the informed knowledge of the employees, all of the discussions with customers and the reading of published pieces about each item. All of this is easier in an atmosphere of friendly camaraderie and a shared cup of coffee, some popcorn and a warm hand to shake.




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