Posts Tagged ‘cleaning’

Friday Feature Product: Vacuums

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Earlier in the week we mentioned that a key factor to maintaining a welcoming environment in any store is by keeping it clean. During the fall and winter months when there is more debris outside, dirt is sure to make it into your store. Vacuums are a store supply must have to keep your floors looking great. We recommend two Oreck models because of their durability and versatility that make them perfect for retail cleaning.

The Oreck XL2000 Commercial Upright Vacuum is built to handle virtually any commercial cleanup job. It moves with ease from carpet to hard surfaces. Featuring a light, fast and durable design, the Oreck XL2000 Vacuum is perfect for cleaning under furniture and fixtures, as well as up close to baseboards and displays. This vacuum includes a one year commercial warranty. Disposable bags and replacement belts are also available for the Oreck XL2000 Upright Vacuum.

As an alternative to lugging out a full size vacuum, a floor sweeper is perfect for quick cleanup jobs. The Oreck Hoky Wet/Dry Manual Floor Sweeper features a lightweight and maneuverable design. It works on carpet, tile, wood, concrete and vinyl. It picks up wet and dry substances such as fruits, vegetables, dirt, flour, thread, ashes, grass, sand, pins, paper clips, glass and even nails. Additionally, Oreck provides a 10 year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Keep vacuuming on your daily task list and don’t let a dirty floor become an issue in your store. Wait until you store is clear of customers to vacuum so you don’t interrupt anyone’s shopping experience.

Note: Oreck products sold for commercial use only.

Friday Feature Product: Steamers

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Clothes do not look their best when they come straight out of a box. They are usually wrinkled and smashed. A great appliance to have handy is a steamer that can give clothes a fresh look. There are many benefits you can enjoy with steamers as opposed to irons.

  • Steamers are gentler on clothes than irons because heat is not directly applied.
  • Steamers are designed to use on clothes that are on the hanger or even on mannequins.
  • Steamers are safe to use on fabrics such as silk, cashmere, velvet and wool.
  • Steamers can also be applied to hanging curtains and table clothes.

There are a variety of different steamers available depending on your needs.

* These Jiffy models are backed by at 12 Month Factory Warranty plus an additional six Month Store Supply Warehouse Warranty FREE of charge.

It is important to keep your steamer in the best condition possible for lasting use. Liquid Cleaner for Jiffy Steamers will clean out scale and deposits. We recommend applying this liquid cleaner every six months to keep your steamer performance high.

If you ever have a problem with your Jiffy Steamer, Store Supply is a factory authorized Jiffy Repair Station. You can send us your Jiffy Steamer for repair and order Jiffy replacement parts.

Tuesday Tip: Keep Merchandise Looking New

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Nothing can turn a customer off more than shabby looking store merchandise. Keep your products looking their best by following some simple tips.

Keep garments away from windows and out of direct sunlight. The sun will fade clothing materials, especially cotton, and can leave streak marks on clothing. Even bright, direct lighting can fade materials.

Dust off your merchandise and displays. It only takes a small amount of dust on items to give away that products have been sitting there for some time. Feather dusting will suffice on a daily basis, but try to take the time once every couple weeks to use glass cleaner or other liquid cleaners such as plastic polish.

Don’t allow smoking, eating or drinking inside of your store. This is especially important for employee drinks as a small spill could potentially ruin merchandise.  Smoke will ruin clothing, making it smell forever. If smoking, eating or drinking can not be avoided in your establishment, protect your merchandise by displaying in glass display cases or behind the counter.

Remove damaged merchandise from the shelves. Once a customer sees a damaged product, they usually keep walking. When you are doing your daily sweep of your store, pay close attention to the quality of shelf items. This includes looking at expiration dates, price tags and other small details.

Make note of how you keep merchandise in your storage areas. We recommend storing merchandise in containers protected from sunlight, dust and water damage. Keep in mind that cardboard boxes are vulnerable to water and sunlight can discolor items in clear containers. Storing items in newspaper may protect breakables, but the ink can also rub off on products.

Taking extra care of your merchandise will have customers coming back for quality products.

How do you keep your merchandise looking its best?