Janitor's Closet

Major cleaning companies make use of all those high-tech machines in doing their jobs. The janitor's closet, however, needs only the simplest things to get the basic work done. These primary tools of the trade are the foundation of all those other gadgets used in the janitorial industry. While cleaning, not only do you have to think about what to use to finish the task, but also what to use in preparation and what you need to clean up after yourself. Here's a list of the necessary items in a janitor's closet, though the kind and size may vary according to what you intend to clean:

Brooms
Brushes
Bucket
Cloths
Cleaning solvents
Detergent
Duster
Dust pan
Gallon containers
Garbage bags
Garbage bins
Gloves
Handles
Hand soap
Mask
Mop
Paint brushes
Polish
Scourers
Sponges
Spray bottles
Squeegees
Wax

Other heavy-duty equipment would include wet and dry vacuum cleaners, floor polishers or floor buffers, sweepers, trolleys or janitor carts, floor sealers, sanders and finishers, carpet extractors and buffers, high pressure cleaners run by gas or electricity, stone, marble or concrete polishers and finishers, mop, bucket and wringer combos, power washers, floor signs and cones, drain jetters, trash and solids pumps, insect control systems, steam cleaners, window washing systems and parts washers.