Cleaning supply delivery route

Small cleaning companies, offices, restaurants, daycares, churches and property managers who reorder every few weeks.

You sell at a markup over your wholesale cost, with repeat orders and delivery fees on small orders. Volume and reorders matter more than any single sale.

• Sales and relationship building
• Organizing inventory and orders
• Reliable driving and route planning

• Margins can be thin, so check your costs, fuel and delivery time before you set prices
• Safety Data Sheets and chemical labeling: check OSHA hazard communication rules for what you must provide
• Some chemicals have storage and transport limits; check fire code, any HOA or lease rules, and shipping rules for hazardous goods
• Get a state resale certificate and check sales tax rules, and ask your insurer about general liability and vehicle cover for deliveries
• Offering payment terms to customers risks late or unpaid invoices

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy, what storage space you need and the vehicle you use. These are estimates, so price your first orders from wholesalers before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many regular customers you serve and how large their orders are. Margins can be thin, so check your costs, fuel and delivery time before setting prices.

Check OSHA hazard communication rules for Safety Data Sheets and chemical labeling. Also check storage and transport limits (fire code, HOA or lease rules, hazardous goods shipping), your state resale certificate and sales tax, and insurance for liability and deliveries.