You buy professional facade cleaning products in bulk best directly from a manufacturer or a specialized construction chemicals supplier, such as us at Mavro International. You then get technical advice, consistent quality and the option to buy by the jerrycan, drum, pallet or IBC. Below you can read what to look for when choosing, what determines the price and when a private label pays off.
Which suppliers sell facade cleaner in bulk to professionals?
You can buy facade cleaner in bulk from manufacturers of professional cleaning products, from technical wholesalers of construction chemicals and from specialized suppliers of facade maintenance products. Buying directly from a manufacturer gives you the shortest route to product information, advice and purchasing terms for larger volumes.
A manufacturer develops, produces and tests the products itself. That means you can take technical questions to the same party that knows the formula. A wholesaler often offers several brands side by side, which is handy if you are looking for a single supplier for your entire range. For professional facade cleaning, we work with our own range, which we develop and produce in-house, so you get advice and product from the same source.
What should you look for when choosing a supplier?
Choose a supplier that provides technical data sheets, gives advice based on your substrate and type of contamination, and demonstrably safeguards quality, for example with ISO 9001 certification. Also pay attention to delivery reliability, packaging options and the possibility of carrying out test patches beforehand.
These specific points will help you with the comparison:
- Technical documentation: an up-to-date product information sheet and safety data sheet for each product.
- On-site advice: technical advisers who assess substrates and contamination and support you at the start of larger projects.
- Quality assurance: a certified quality system and consistent production, so that batches of the same cleaner behave identically.
- Training and support: guidance on correct application, because a good result is always a combination of product and craftsmanship.
- Delivery flexibility: repeat orders, fixed purchasing agreements and packaging that suits your way of working.
Always ask for a sample or test patch as well. The product has to suit the substrate, and the safest way to check that is on a small, inconspicuous spot before you tackle an entire facade.
Which packaging sizes and purchase quantities are common?
A supplier usually delivers professional facade cleaner in jerrycans, drums and IBCs, and by the pallet for large volumes. Exactly which sizes are available differs per product and supplier. Always ask for the current packaging options and minimum order quantity for the product you need.
The choice of packaging depends on how you work:
- Jerrycans: handy for maintenance crews who work per project or per building and want to transport the product easily.
- Drums and larger packaging: suitable if you have fixed consumption volumes and distribute the product from a central storage facility.
- IBCs and pallets: interesting for companies with many projects, cleaning companies with a large vehicle fleet or resellers.
When buying in bulk, also take storage and shelf life into account. Store products in the original packaging in a ventilated, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Facadeclean Strong, for example, has a shelf life of at least six months in the original, unopened packaging. Buying a large stock therefore only makes sense if you use it within the shelf life.
What determines the price of facade cleaner for large orders?
The price of facade cleaner for large orders depends on the type of product, its composition, the packaging size and the volume purchased. Delivery agreements and transport costs also play a role. A concentrate or gel costs a different amount per litre than a ready-to-use product, so always compare on the actual cost per treated surface.
Pay attention to these factors in that comparison:
- Product type: a bleach-based cleaner, an acid cleaner or a gel cleaner has a different composition and therefore a different cost price.
- Consumption: consumption depends heavily on the nature and degree of contamination. A cheaper product that you use more of is not always more economical.
- Packaging and volume: larger packaging usually lowers the cost per litre, but requires storage space.
- Delivery and agreements: fixed purchasing, delivery frequency and transport affect the total price.
- Advice and support: a supplier who thinks along with you prevents wrong product choices and remedial work, and that counts towards your total costs.
So request a tailored quote based on your expected annual volume. That way you compare based on your situation rather than on a list price.
Which facade cleaner suits which facade material?
The right facade cleaner depends on the facade material and on the type of contamination. Neutral cleaners are widely usable for light contamination, acid cleaners tackle stubborn mineral deposits, and a bleach-based cleaner removes green and organic growth. Always carry out a test patch first.
Neutral facade cleaners
Neutral cleaners have a pH of around 7 and are designed to remove dirt without damaging the substrate. You use them for light contamination, usually with a low-pressure sprayer or brush.
Bleach-based cleaner for green growth and atmospheric dirt
Facadeclean HC is a concentrated cleaner based on sodium hypochlorite. The product removes atmospheric, organic and green contamination from mineral substrates without the need for rinsing afterwards. Thanks to its foaming properties, you apply it with foam equipment for a longer contact time. The product is corrosive to metals, so protect exposed metal surfaces and use application equipment made of chemically resistant plastic.
Acid cleaners for efflorescence and cement film
For stubborn mineral contamination such as efflorescence, rust stains and cement film, a neutral cleaner is not enough. Acid products break down these deposits. Use them only on acid-resistant substrates and not on calcareous natural stone. Facadeclean Gel is a gel-type acid cleaner based on ammonium bifluoride, suitable for brick, concrete, sandstone, terracotta and slate, among others. Thanks to its gel form, the product stays in place on vertical surfaces and you get a long contact time. Facadeclean Strong is a liquid acid cleaner based on hydrofluoric acid (HF) and phosphoric acid for extremely contaminated mineral substrates. HF is a toxic acid, so we only recommend this product in situations where other products offer no solution.
Not every natural stone reacts the same way to acids or alkaline agents. Therefore always check suitability on a test patch and consult the product data sheet and the label for application and safety. Do you want to protect the facade for the long term after cleaning? Then facade impregnation can be a logical next step.
Is having your own brand of facade cleaner produced an option?
Yes, you can have your own brand of facade cleaner produced. With private label, a manufacturer develops and produces the product and fills it under your brand name. This suits wholesalers and brands that want their own range without building a production facility themselves.
A private label project usually follows four steps:
- Formulation and product development: together we determine which properties the product must have.
- Production: the manufacturer produces the cleaner according to the agreed formula.
- Filling: the product goes into the packaging that suits your brand and sales channel.
- Delivery: you receive the finished product under your own brand.
This pays off especially if you structurally purchase large volumes or want to build your own brand towards your customers. It requires a partner who not only supplies, but also thinks along with you about formulation, quality and packaging.
How Mavro helps with buying facade cleaner in bulk
At Mavro International, we combine our own range of facade cleaners with advice and training, so you can buy large quantities with confidence. We develop, produce and test our products ourselves and are ISO 9001 certified.
This is what you get from us:
- A range of facade cleaners for different types of contamination and mineral substrates, including Facadeclean HC, Facadeclean Gel and Facadeclean Strong.
- Technical advisers who inspect substrates and contamination, carry out test patches and support you at the start of large projects.
- Training in application, so your specialists achieve the best result.
- A free sample, so you can first test the product in practice.
- Private label production via Compound by Mavro, from formulation to filling and delivery under your brand.
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