We've all learned that impeccable hygiene is one of the most important things for a healthy life. This became especially important during the Covid-19 pandemic that stopped the world for a while. Besides keeping our homes clean, industries had to pay more attention to their cleaning and hygiene. Buying commercial and industrial cleaning equipment for hotels, restaurants and warehouses is a big investment. That's why you should make sure you get the right products that are the best in what they do.
Cleaning Trolley
This is the first and most essential supply you’ll need to get for your business. Nowadays, you have a vast variety of cleaning trolleys to choose from, both online and at stores. They're an easy and convenient way of carrying around all of the cleaning supplies. The janitors move around the building a lot and they need something that’s easy to move and control.
Knowing what you’re looking for will make the whole buying process a lot easier. Think about what kind of supplies and products it will hold. Will it be for cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, rooms or hallways? It's a good idea to consult with the people responsible for cleaning and ask for their opinion. They'll tell you how to accommodate their needs.
Also, take into consideration the flooring. Will it be tiles only, carpets only or a combination of both? These carts have different wheels specifically designed for different floorings. Choosing the right ones will make strolling around much easier.
Certain carts are made to be quieter than others. For instance, a hospital's neonatal ward will require silent carts to keep the infants on the floor undisturbed. Nobody wants a noisy cleaning cart, but if the cart is what you need, a little noise might be acceptable.
Take a look around the building and evaluate if the cart will be able to fit in hallways, closets and elevators. If you’re going to use it outside, choose one that’s made of more durable materials because it’ll be exposed to the elements. It should also have a lot of handles and supply holders. Enough compartments are neatly organised so the products will be easily accessible.
Hospital carts should have good waste separation, make almost no noise, have colour-coded cleaning materials and have a lot of space for different cleaning supplies. Office trolleys should have trays and sufficient bag space, good wheels for manoeuvring and good brakes on the wheels. Hotel trolleys can be adjustable, and noise-free, and should have extra shelving and extra space to store smaller vacuums.
Laundry Cart
Billions of kilograms of laundry are transported and cleaned in different industries every year. Without the proper equipment to carry it around, this chore would be extremely difficult to do. That's why having a laundry cart is a must. It's an effective way to deal with sheets, clothes and towels.
First of all, it must be very voluminous, especially in hotels and spas. Fortunately, there are carts that can carry up to 400kg of laundry in just one trip. There are ones that can carry less, and it’s up to you to decide what you need. These carts also improve productivity by doing their function.
Some of them can even be upgraded with extra equipment like the spring lift platform or a shelf conversion system. This way you can maximise space and bring the laundry closer to the people that handle it. It's always useful to have a lid on the cart so the laundry won’t spill if the cart tips and falls.
You should invest in carts made of high-quality materials. This will save you money in the long run. The cart will be durable, sturdier and resistant to scratches, cracks and bumps. Choose one that’s easy to clean and maintain. Plastic ones are at the top in this category because they don’t rust, and you can add small holes so the water can drain.
Brooms
If your employees have the right equipment that’s easy to handle and made for the job, their daily tasks won’t be an issue. This goes especially for the brooms they use. Standard drilled and stapled brooms are widely used in every industry. The bristles are tightly stapled to a block but can sometimes fall out.
Resin-set brooms are also popular but not recommended for food processing industries because of the resin. The latest trend and state-of-the-art tool are the UST (ultra-safe technology) brooms. The bristles are moulded into units and maximise cleaning efficiency. You can use them in any industry including the ones that manage food.
There are several types of bristles that can make a big difference in your decision-making:
- Soft – long, thin, good for sweeping smaller particles;
- Medium – wet and dry application, good for peelings;
- Stiff – short, thick, strong, good for stain removal;
- Soft/stiff - removing dirt and sweeping small particles;
- Soft/split - good with water.
Depending on your business there are several types of brooms to accommodate your needs. Angled brooms are good for narrow spaces, push brooms are good for warehouses and moving a lot of debris and upright ones are made for lobbies and ballrooms. It would be convenient if the brooms fit into the cleaning trolleys you have.
Cleaning Supplies
There are 3 main types of cleaning supplies. The first one is water-based. Their main ingredient is water and always come in liquid form. They usually defer in their pH levels. The ones that are more acidic are good at removing mineral stains such as soap scum or rust. The ones that are on the alkaline side are good at removing fats such as oils, wax, and dirt.
Solvent-based cleaners are made mostly of chemicals and have little water in them. They're further divided into more categories depending on what surfaces they clean the best (wood, glass, steel). There are also all-purpose cleaners, but they may not do a good job with some stains. So it’s better to buy specific cleaners. This will save you money, time and effort.
And the final group is water-soluble solvent-based products. This is a hybrid of the previous two because they have chemicals in them but can be dissolved in water. They can also target specific types of stains or be all-purpose cleaners. Whatever you decide to get for your business make sure it’s time-effective, budget-friendly does the job as it should and fits into your cleaning carts.
