Housekeeping/Janitorial
Housekeeping and Janitorial Supplies for Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Facilities
Geriatric Medical supplies housekeeping, janitorial, kitchen, and laundry products in wholesale volumes to skilled nursing facilities, long-term care and assisted living communities, and other senior care providers nationwide. Our catalog includes general cleaners and disinfectants, floor and glass cleaners, kitchen cleaning and sanitizing supplies, industrial laundry products, room deodorizers, and ice melt, so your environmental services, dietary, and laundry departments can order from the same distributor as your nursing staff.
Whether you're standardizing cleaning chemicals across a building, stocking a commercial kitchen and laundry, or preparing for winter weather, our team can help you match products to your cleaning protocols, equipment, and order volume.
Housekeeping and Janitorial Questions from Facilities
What housekeeping and janitorial supplies does Geriatric Medical carry?
We carry supplies for every department that keeps a facility clean: general cleaning products and disinfectants, floor cleaners, glass cleaners, kitchen cleaning supplies, industrial laundry products, room deodorizers, and ice melt. Products are available in case quantities for facility-level ordering.
What's the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?
Cleaning removes dirt, debris, and some germs from a surface, and it's always the first step. Sanitizing reduces the number of bacteria on a surface to a level considered safe, and it's commonly used on food-contact surfaces. Disinfecting uses an EPA-registered product to kill the specific germs listed on its label, and it's used on high-touch and patient care surfaces. In healthcare settings, surfaces generally need to be cleaned before they can be effectively sanitized or disinfected.
How do we choose a disinfectant for a nursing home?
Choose an EPA-registered disinfectant with label claims against the pathogens your facility is concerned about, such as C. difficile, norovirus, or MRSA. Pay close attention to contact time, also called dwell time, which is how long the surface must stay visibly wet for the product to work. Shorter contact times are easier for staff to follow consistently. For C. difficile, look for products on the EPA's List K, which covers disinfectants registered as effective against C. difficile spores. Always follow the product label and your facility's infection control policy.
What cleaning products are needed for a nursing home kitchen?
Commercial kitchens in senior care facilities typically need dish detergents and rinse aids for dish machines, food-contact surface sanitizers, degreasers for cooking equipment and hoods, and general-purpose cleaners for floors and non-food surfaces. Sanitizers used on food-contact surfaces should be labeled for that use and applied at the concentration listed on the label. Kitchen chemicals should also be compatible with any dispensing equipment already in place.
What laundry products do facilities with on-site laundry need?
Facilities with on-site laundry typically use commercial detergents, destainers, softeners, and sours formulated for industrial washers and heavy soil, including linens soiled by incontinence. Many of these products are designed to work with automatic chemical dispensing systems that feed the correct amount into each load. When switching products, confirm they're compatible with your washers and dispensers, and follow your facility's infection control guidance for handling and washing soiled linens.
What floor cleaners are safe for senior care facilities?
For routine cleaning, many facilities use neutral pH floor cleaners, which clean effectively without dulling floor finishes or leaving slippery residue. Using the correct dilution, rinsing when the label calls for it, and placing wet floor signs during and after mopping all help reduce slip and fall risk. Facilities with vinyl or finished floors may also use floor strippers and finishes as part of periodic maintenance, following the manufacturer's instructions for each product.
How do we control incontinence odors in resident rooms?
The most effective odor control starts with removing the source through prompt cleaning and changing of soiled linens and products. Odor eliminators and enzymatic or bio-based products are designed to break down the compounds that cause odor, while air fresheners mainly mask it. Because some residents are sensitive to strong scents, many facilities choose light-scented or fragrance-free deodorizers for resident rooms and common areas.
What type of ice melt is best for a senior care facility?
The right ice melt depends on how cold it typically gets and what surfaces you're treating. Rock salt (sodium chloride) is the most economical option but loses effectiveness as temperatures drop. Calcium chloride and magnesium chloride work at much lower temperatures and melt ice faster, and some blends are formulated to be gentler on concrete and landscaping. Treating walkways, entrances, and parking areas early and using entry mats to catch tracked-in moisture helps reduce slip hazards for residents, visitors, and staff.
Do we need Safety Data Sheets for the cleaning chemicals we use?
Yes. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace and to keep them readily accessible to employees. SDS are provided by the product manufacturer, and they cover safe handling, required protective equipment, storage, and first aid. When adding new cleaning chemicals, add the SDS to your facility's binder or electronic SDS system before the product goes into use.
Do you offer case pricing on housekeeping and janitorial supplies?
Yes. Housekeeping, janitorial, kitchen, and laundry supplies are available by the case, with volume pricing available for facilities ordering at scale or standardizing products across locations.
Can we order housekeeping and janitorial supplies through EDI or a punchout catalog?
Yes. Geriatric Medical supports EDI ordering and punchout catalog integration for accounts that manage purchasing through their own procurement, EHR, or ERP systems, so housekeeping, kitchen, and laundry supplies can be ordered the same way as the rest of your catalog without manual re-entry.