Cleaning has never been so complicated as it is today. With so many different detergents, chemicals, tools, types of cloths, with so many new things being developed in the industry, with all the different cleaning products for different surfaces and for different purposes – janitor's trolleys are getting fuller and fuller. And with the contents constantly changing, the way they perform has to also change. All of this is why it's so important to choose a cleaning trolley wisely – to be suitable to the needs of the place, and to be able to perform perfectly.
What's a Good Janitor Trolley?
Often referred to as the rolling offices of janitors, in order to be considered good, cleaning carts have to meet some standards, regardless of the type of trolley, or the industry for which it's used. The main advantage of a properly designed janitor cleaning cart is that it will make the worker's job easier, much more efficient and less time-consuming, by giving them a way to carry all the necessary tools for their usual tasks, but also provide them with ways to manage unexpected issues they might stumble upon during their work.
Easy-to-Use
A properly stocked, organised and well-thought-out cleaning trolley cart can help protect the janitor, cleaning worker, housekeeper, or anyone that's using it from dragging heavy weights around while working, and in turn improve their productivity and effectiveness. This means that a trolley that's not easy to push, doesn't have enough room for all the needed objects, or doesn't provide good options for organising, defeats all the purposes, and more importantly, it can be dangerous for the worker, and in a way bad for business.
This furthermore means that, apart from being comfortable to manoeuvre, the janitorial cart needs to be lightweight and compact. A good-quality cart will help prevent work-related injuries and strains, by reducing physical stress. All of this, in turn, means that the walls and the doors will also be protected from damages from bumps.
By allowing the worker to carry many things, janitorial carts provide them with the option to do multiple tasks simultaneously, without having to return all the time. This is why a good trolley is one that can be easily organised, and provide enough storage space. For instance, it may have a space especially for a vacuum cleaner.
Aesthetically Pleasing and Quiet
Janitors or housekeepers are moving all around the place, so it wouldn't hurt if the trolley they're using are aesthetically pleasing. This is why many manufacturers are starting to produce darker coloured carts. Having an aesthetically pleasing cart is also important for the workers themselves, because they're the ones that are always going to be watching them, but also some consider that it makes them feel more professional.
As with anything you invest in, the more quality the better. A well-made janitor cleaning cart won't be noisy. To ensure the cart is quiet, look for rubber wheels. And, on top of being quiet, they will also last longer.
Providing Protection
Another important characteristic of a good janitor trolley is to be designed in a way that it will protect the products and items the worker places in them. For instance, it can have water-resistant separators. In other words, you should look for a cart that will allow you to separate electrical items and chemicals, or separate anything wet from anything dry. This will also protect spills from getting on the ground, or on the carpets etc.
Types of Trolleys
Different industries have different cleaning needs, so there are many different types of trolleys, all mainly used for cleaning and for collecting waste, serving similar purposes. Janitor trolleys vary in sizes, as well as in designs. The smallest versions of the standard cleaning trolley will have two buckets and they can feature additional attachments so that they can be used for collecting rubbish. The bigger ones can hold things like chemicals for cleaning, detergents, toiletries, tools for dusting, mopping, sweeping etc., but they can also be big enough to carry a vacuum cleaner and replenishing supplies for bathrooms, such as liquid soap, toilet paper, paper tissues, bulbs etc. There are also janitor trolleys that are especially made for the specific needs of different industries.
Another common cleaning trolley version is the recycling cart. As the name suggests, they are used to collect waste. They can additionally allow for carrying tools for collecting garbage, and some also allow the worker to separate the garbage. Trolleys made for room service, on the other hand, allow housekeepers to collect linens from the guest rooms, as well as garbage, while also providing a clean, dry space for them to carry new toiletries, fresh linens, towels etc. in the guest rooms.
