Being a janitor is a challenging job which can require a lot from a professional like you. Having the best janitor tools and equipment makes your job easier and your time more productive. There are so many janitor tools on the market that it can be confusing, so here is our advice on choosing the best janitor tools and equipment.
What Janitor Equipment Do You Really Need?
There are lots of specialist cleaning items and supplies that you don’t really need. It’s best not to invest in them unless you’re working somewhere that requires them. But no matter where you work, you’ll definitely need these items:- Mop, bucket and wringer. Even if you have an autoscrubber there will be areas of floor that can only be properly cleaned with a mop.
- Cleaning cloths. Microfiber cloths are far better than cheap cotton ones and last longer, too.
- Long-handled toilet cleaning brush. Wherever go, there’ll be toilets to clean. A long handle means you don’t have to get too close to the bowl.
- Broom and a dustpan. A dustpan with a long handle will save your back.
- A duster with an expandable handle to reach high up and low down.
- Cleaning supplies. A good all-round multi-purpose cleaner is vital, and you’ll need glass cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner and disinfectant.
- Safety signs, such as those to warn people of a slippery floor
- Maintenance tools like a plunger, screwdriver and monkey wrench, if you are responsible for maintenance as well.
- A janitor’s cart with enough shelves, hooks and holders to hold all your janitorial supplies, your mop bucket and a trash holder.
Janitor Apps and Software
In addition to all of those essential items, there is plenty of software designed to help janitors like you keep on top of your jobs. Simple business apps like Timely help you schedule your jobs and produce invoices faster. Vagaro does all this and manages your bookkeeping too. You’ll also need accounting software like Wave or Xero to keep on top of expenses and cash flow. Specialist janitorial apps like Cleanbid make it easier to gather information and estimate cleaning times so that you can bid for cleaning jobs faster. Swept helps you manage your employees’ time better, stay in touch if someone will be late or out sick, track supplies and send instructions.