Keeping a warehouse or commercial facility clean isn’t just about appearances—it directly impacts safety, efficiency, compliance, and employee morale. Choosing the right janitorial supplies helps reduce accidents, extend the life of your floors and equipment, and streamline daily operations.
Below is a practical guide to selecting the right products, using commonly stocked items from Totalpack.com as reference points.
1. Understand Your Facility’s Needs
Before purchasing supplies, take time to evaluate how your facility operates on a daily basis. Janitorial needs vary greatly depending on layout, usage, and industry standards.
Key factors to consider include:
- Facility size & layout: Large warehouses with multiple aisles, mezzanines, or loading docks require more robust cleaning tools and higher quantities of consumables.
- Foot and equipment traffic: Forklifts, pallet jacks, and heavy foot traffic increase dirt, tire marks, and debris, calling for industrial-strength cleaners and brooms.
- Surface types: Concrete floors, epoxy coatings, carpets, tile, stainless steel, and glass all require different cleaning products.
- Operational hours: Facilities running multiple shifts need fast-drying cleaners and easy-to-replace consumables.
- Regulatory or industry requirements: Food handling, healthcare, and manufacturing environments may require approved disinfectants and strict sanitation protocols.
Tip: Conduct a walkthrough and document your biggest cleaning challenges. It helps you buy only what you truly need—saving money and improving results.
2. Choose the Right Cleaning Chemicals
Using the right cleaning chemicals is essential for both effectiveness and safety. Industrial facilities should avoid one-size-fits-all solutions and instead match products to specific tasks.
Floor Cleaners & Degreasers
Warehouses often deal with oil, dust, grease, and tire marks. Look for products that support both daily maintenance and deep cleaning.
- Heavy-duty industrial floor cleaners: Ideal for routine cleaning in high-traffic areas.
- Concentrated degreasers: Great for loading docks, maintenance zones, and machinery areas.
- Neutral or low-foam cleaners: Recommended for sealed concrete, epoxy, or polished floors—especially when using auto scrubbers.
Tip: Many Totalpack floor cleaning products are compatible with mop systems and auto scrubbers, making them practical for large facilities.
Disinfectants & Sanitizers
Restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and shared equipment require proper sanitation to support workplace health standards.
- EPA-approved disinfectant cleaners: For high-touch and shared surfaces.
- Multi-surface sanitizers: Useful for desks, handles