Wednesday 30 July 2014

What To Consider When Choosing Janitorial Supply Distributors

By Annabelle Holman


Janitorial supplies are a necessity in homes and places of work. They help people keep their homes and business premises clean. These supplies are also used by cleaning companies, hospitals, government agencies and education institution among other entities. If you own a store that sells cleaning supplies, you should order them from reputable janitorial supply distributors.

Some of the factors that may determine whether you should select a particular supplier include your budget, quality judgment and brand preference. You should consider a number of things in order to choose a reputable distributor of janitorial supplies. The professional expertise of the supplier is one of the things to consider. One way for gauging this is by considering the experience that the distributor has.

A distributor of janitorial supplies may sell a wide range of products or specialize in selling certain products like vacuum cleaners, restroom cleaners and carpet cleaning supplies among others. Buying cleaning products from distributors who offer a wide range of products is better. A store owner can get many different products from such a distributor.

The other thing that retailers should consider when choosing a distributor is price. They should choose a wholesaler who sells high quality cleaning supplies at reasonable prices. Some less expensive cleaning supplies may be of poor quality and it is therefore wise for retailers to test the products so that they can know if they offer high cleansing quality. Retailers can increase their profits if they buy janitorial supplies in bulk or during clearance sales.

Considering the materials and ingredients that have been used to make the products is also important. Buy products from a distributor who sells eco friendly products. Such products do not contain toxic and non biodegradable materials that cause pollution. It is advisable to only buy biodegradable brooms, wringers, floor pads, garbage bags and mops.

You should also purchase environmentally friendly detergents, disinfectants and air fresheners. It is also advisable to find out if the distributor offers on site seminars and training for staff on how to use the supplies. This is a common service that distributors offer in order to promote new product lines. You should also find out if the distributor has a strong cash flow. This can provide you with peace of mind by knowing that the firm will not go out of business when you least expected.

Another quality of good distributors of cleaning supplies is reliability. Choose a firm that is able to fill orders in a timely fashion. The quality of the supplies also needs to be consistent. Conducting research about the vendors of janitorial supplies in your area is also important. You can visit the websites of various distributors to get information about the products they sell, promotions and additional services.

It is also wise for retail store owners to buy cleaning products from distributors who are located in their city so that they will not have to spend much on delivery charges. They can also choose to buy the products from suppliers who are situated far away if the suppliers do not charge much for the delivery of products. As they search for a distributor of cleaning products, retailers can also seek recommendations from their business colleagues.




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