Arm them with grime fighters and organizational hardware to do the job right
It’s official. Most American households do spring cleaning. According to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2019 National Cleaning Survey:
- 77% of households spring clean every year while 8% never spring clean
- 29% finish in one to two days, 31% finish in three to four days, 40% take five days or longer with the average being 6 days
In 2019, top priorities were:
- Windows (49%)
- Clothes, closets, and drawers (42%)
- Ceiling fans (36%)
- Curtains/blinds (36%)
- Carpets (32%)
- Hardwood/tile floors (25%)
- Bed linens (17%)
- Home offices (15%)
- Upholstered furniture (14%)
- Trash cans (13%)
And despite the hard work, spring cleaning makes people feel:
- Accomplished (36%)
- Satisfied (29%)
- Happy (18%)
It’s hard to argue with those kinds of numbers! Since spring cleaning is a sure-fire annual rite, be sure to carry the cleaning and organizational products your customers will need.
Spring Cleaning: Removing dirt and grime
Deep cleaning things usually takes time and elbow grease. It’s why people have to psych themselves up with a special time of year in order to tackle them. Fortunately, there are a lot of products to make the job easier. Some are very task-specific, while others can clean a number of items.
For kitchen appliances and surfaces, there is a myriad of grime fighters. Consider showcasing in your store items like:
- All-purpose cleaners
- Mold and mildew removers
- Odor eliminators
- Glass cleaners
- Fridge cleaners
- Stainless steel polish and cleaners
- Granite cleaners
- Cooktop cleaners
- Appliance cleaners
Ovens in particular can be hard to clean and even harder to keep clean. Once clean, a nonstick oven liner makes future cleanups a snap.
And don’t forget to include step stools for added reach!
Check the general category of Cleaning Supplies for a full list of products that Petra carries.
Spring Cleaning: Brushing up on floor care
Your customers use a vacuum cleaner for general floor maintenance. But as the days grow longer and the window shades are drawn back to flood rooms with light, all those dust bunnies and stains become obvious. As a result, they demand immediate and more in-depth attention.
Products to tackle floor issues include:
- Hard floor polishers, scrubbers and cleaners
- Carpet shampooers, stain cleaners, and odor removers
- Steam cleaners
- Vacuums and sweepers, including robotics
- Mops
- Power washers for exteriors and garage floors
Be sure to review the general category of Vacuums, Carpet Cleaners, Mops, and Accessories for a full rundown of products that Petra carries.
Spring Cleaning: Defeating dust and dirt
Nasty things can be found in linens, mattresses, window treatments, upholstery, electronics, and even dryer vents. Some items can be tossed in the washer. Or they can be run through an air-dry-only cycle with a damp towel in a dryer. But others must be cleaned in place—or at least freshened.
Hard and soft surfaces
Products to remove dust and dirt (and mites!) include:
- Adhesive removers
- Disinfectant sprays
- Multisurface dusting sprays
- Cotton shop towels and microfiber towels
- Furniture polish
- Dryer vent cleaners
- Refrigerator/freezer coil brushes
- Sanitizer, insecticide, and protectant for use on mattresses, bedding, and furniture
- Garment and fabric steamers—steam can also help combat dust mites near the surface!
Media and LCD screens
There’s something static-y about electronics that attracts dust. So, they definitely need TLC. Media care products include:
- Canned air and dusters blow out hard-to-reach particles
- Cleaning wipes for electronics and screens eliminate fingerprints and dust
- Lens cleaners for CD/DVD players work inside the machines so laser-based playback is smoother
- Vinyl record cleaners remove dust and fingerprints from old favorites as well as new releases
- CD and DVD disc repair products help repair scratches and remove contaminants
Spring Cleaning: Learning to compartmentalize
Spring cleaning also involves dejunking and reorganizing. Kitchens, closets, garages, and media rooms in particular seem to be clutter magnets. Petra carries products specifically designed to organize even the most challenging of spaces.
Kitchen organizers
- Drawer organizers divide open drawers into more useful storage areas
- Pot racks make pots and pans more accessible plus free up cabinet and under-counter space
- Can racks solve the dilemma of storing those awkward cylinders
- Mini refrigerators can be filled with the most used beverages and snacks then placed in a rec room, bar, or man cave to free up the main unit for other, long-term items
Closet and laundry organizers
- Shelf organizers optimize limited closet space
- Bin drawers made from easy-to-clean fabric are a great alternative to wood or plastic
- Shoe organizers provide cubbies for footwear and small objects
- Nonslip clothes hangers keep clothes from puddling on the closet floor
- Laundry organizers include hampers, sorters, drying racks, and laundry bags
Garage organizers
- Fabric shelving is easy to clean and ideal for sporting equipment and toys
- Auto organizers help corral loose items in the car
- Parking aids provide foolproof ways to park vehicles without endangering nearby objects
Media organizers
Offices, home theaters, and gaming rooms can get quite cluttered, especially when it comes to media organization. In addition to can racks, Atlantic has a wide array of media storage racks, game storage and desks, album cubes, and even a remote caddy that drapes over the arm of a chair!
For a complete inventory of storage and organization for portable and personal electronics, take a look at all the products that Petra carries.
Spring Cleaning: Connectivity upgrades
During spring cleaning, furniture is often moved away from walls for better access to windows. It’s also moved to clean and vacuum hidden areas of upholstery and carpet. As a result, nests of ratty, haphazard electrical wiring come to light. This provides an excellent opportunity for your customers to upgrade their power cords with safer, newer products.
Be sure to have on hand:
- Wall taps—their multiple outlets can eliminate extension cords plus offer USB charging and even surge suppression
- Extension cords—there are 2-prong and 3-prong varieties, straight and right-angle wall hugger plugs, and some even include USB charging
- Power strips—a single source of multiple outlets that sits at a useful distance from a wall outlet
- Power strips with surge protection—useful for protecting multiple electronic devices
Bye-bye winter, hello spring
As the weather warms up, Americans everywhere will air out and declutter their living spaces. They’ll want sparkling homes and organized rooms for a fresh start to a new season. Let them know you have what they need when it comes to banishing their dirt and clutter.
But don’t forget to spring clean your own business! Clean your shelves to remove dust, dust bunnies, and cobwebs—then restock them. Furthermore, do you have the inventory you can reorganize in to a closeout section? Now’s the time for you to do some spring cleaning, too.
So, if you’re wondering where to buy cleaning supplies, turn to Petra.com. We have a wide array of wholesale cleaning supplies. As a result, your customers will find exactly what they need for their spring cleaning projects. And you’ll clean up your bottom line.