The cleaning company supplies you invest in when starting your own cleaning business can make the difference between success and failure of your new venture. The good news is that to start off you will not need to purchase large volumes of stock, and you can even start your own business with a standard sized car.
Cleaning Company Supplies : Why Start Small
When setting up your own cleaning company, starting small is the best policy. You should not expect to be winning any large contracts in the first months of trading, so you don’t need to worry about having to have a large amount of cash at the outset. When you first start out, you need only one set of supplies that you can cart around from job to job with you. As you secure regular customers, you can then build and add to your cleaning supplies, leaving the necessary equipment at each place you clean.
When your business is domestic cleaning, you may even find that the homeowner will have his own cleaning supplies that he or she prefers you to use. When you build your business up and start taking on commercial clients, then is the time to start building your cleaning supplies slowly but surely. The exact materials you need will depend on the jobs you take on. For example, if you limit yourself to domestic cleaning with no window cleaning to start with, you can avoid having to attach a ladder to your car or poles for window cleaning.
Vital equipment for your cleaning company supplies should always include:
- Paper towels
- Multipurpose spray
- A powerful vacuum cleaner with attachments ( preferably of the bag-less design)
- White Cloth Rags
- Toilet Cleaner and Brush
- Dust Pan and Broom
- Dry and Wet Mops
- Gloves
- An extension Lead
- Safety Signs (Wet Floors)
- Multipurpose cleaner, disinfectant, bathroom cleaner, and multipurpose polish
- Soft scrub sponges
- Dusters
- A trolley or caddy to carry your equipment in ( preferably on wheels)
Depending on how much money you have to set aside for cleaning company supplies, you may prefer to spend no money at all until your land your first cleaning job. You should however decide where you will purchase your supplies from in advance. Choosing your local supermarket is not the cheapest option, and is only viable at the outset. Once you become more established you should contact a local janitorial supply company who will offer a wider selection of cleaning products at lower prices. Once you register yourself as a self-employed individual, you will also be able to open an account with a local cash and carry supplier. This is another option open to you. Using a local janitorial supply company however will enable you to network your business, and collaborate with local providers within your community.
Like in any business, having the correct supplies for the job at hand is vitally important. With quality supplies, local interest, and the will to work long hours and establish yourself, your new cleaning business will soon be on the road to success.