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Cleaning & PPE FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about our cleaning products, PPE, and site safety supplies.
About Our Cleaning & PPE
Our Cleaning & PPE range includes cleaning chemicals, surface cleaners, cloths, wipes, brushes, mops, buckets, waste bags, dust control products, gloves, masks, eye protection and other site consumables.
Using the correct cleaning products and PPE helps keep sites clean, safe and ready for handover.
Below you’ll find answers to common questions to help you select and use Cleaning & PPE products with confidence.
What's Included
Why It Matters
Appropriate PPE helps reduce the risk of injury, protects workers and supports safe working practices throughout the project.
Cleaning Products for Contractors
What Cleaning & PPE products do you stock?
Orion Trade Supplies stock a comprehensive range of Cleaning & PPE products for maintenance, refurbishment and construction projects.
Our range includes cleaning chemicals, surface cleaners, cloths, wipes, brushes, mops, buckets, waste bags, dust control products, gloves, masks, eye protection and other site consumables.
Whether you’re completing a void property, fitting a new kitchen or carrying out planned maintenance, we have the products needed to keep sites clean, safe and ready for handover.
What cleaning products are best after refurbishment work?
Most refurbishment projects require a combination of surface cleaners, dust removal products, floor cleaners and specialist products for kitchens, bathrooms and newly installed fixtures.
Using the correct products helps remove builders’ dust, adhesive residue and general site debris, leaving a professional finish ready for inspection and handover.
What should every contractor keep in a clean-down kit?
A well-stocked clean-down kit should include cleaning chemicals, surface wipes, microfibre cloths, brushes, buckets, refuse sacks, gloves, dust masks and other PPE suitable for the work being carried out.
Having these essentials readily available helps reduce delays and ensures every job can be completed to a professional standard and all can be sourced from a single visit to Orion Trade Supplies, either at our Rochester or Peckham branches or online.
How do I choose the right cleaning chemical?
The best product depends on the surface being cleaned and the type of contamination. Different cleaning chemicals are formulated for grease, limescale, dust, paint residue, adhesives and general dirt.
Choosing the correct product improves cleaning performance while reducing the risk of damaging finished surfaces. The team at Orion Trade Supplies are more than happy to help you select the right materials for your specific project. Feel free to visit or contact either our Rochester or Peckham branch for a chat.
PPE & Site Safety
What PPE should every contractor keep on site?
Most contractors should carry disposable gloves, safety gloves, eye protection, dust masks, hearing protection and task-specific PPE appropriate to the work being undertaken.
Keeping PPE readily available helps improve site safety and supports compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
Why is PPE important during maintenance and refurbishment projects?
Maintenance and refurbishment work often exposes operatives to dust, chemicals, sharp materials and airborne particles.
Appropriate PPE helps reduce the risk of injury, protects workers and supports safe working practices throughout the project. There will also likely be insurance requirements dictating a minimum level of safety. Speak to the Orion Trade Supplies team to make sure you are covered from all angles.
Do you stock disposable PPE?
What PPE is recommended for decorating, plumbing and flooring contractors?
The exact PPE will vary depending on the task, but most contractors should consider protective gloves, eye protection, dust masks, knee pads and hearing protection where appropriate.
Using the correct PPE helps improve safety while maintaining productivity on site, but contact the Orion team for specific project-led advice.
Waste Management & Property Handover
How can effective waste management improve project efficiency?
Keeping work areas tidy reduces trip hazards, improves productivity and makes it easier for multiple trades to work efficiently.
Good waste management also helps speed up the final clean, reducing delays at project completion.
Why is site cleanliness important before handover?
A clean, organised property creates a positive impression for clients and allows any remaining defects to be identified before completion.
Professional cleaning is often the final step in delivering a successful maintenance or refurbishment project.
What products help control dust during refurbishment work?
Dust sheets, protective floor coverings, heavy-duty refuse sacks, dust control products, wipes and suitable vacuum accessories all help minimise dust during refurbishment.
Managing dust throughout the project makes the final clean quicker and protects newly finished surfaces.
Can Orion Trade Supplies Provide All My Cleaning and PPE Needs?
Can I collect Cleaning & PPE supplies from your Peckham and Rochester trade counters?
Yes. Contractors can collect Cleaning & PPE products from our Peckham or Rochester branches, helping reduce downtime and keep projects moving.
Our trade counter stocks everyday essentials for maintenance, repairs, decorating and refurbishment work. We also offer a handy Click & Collect service to make your visit as efficient as possible.
Do you deliver Cleaning & PPE products?
Yes. We offer delivery across our trading areas, allowing contractors to source Cleaning & PPE products alongside thousands of other building materials, helping reduce procurement time and simplify ordering. Simply place your order at your local branch, online or by phone, and we can deliver quickly, often within 1 to 2 days.
Can I source Cleaning & PPE products alongside my other trade materials?
Absolutely. Orion Trade Supplies stocks Cleaning & PPE products alongside decorating materials, plumbing supplies, tools, hardware, flooring, kitchens, doors, ironmongery and site consumables. Buying everything from one trusted supplier saves time, simplifies purchasing and helps keep projects running efficiently.
Why do contractors buy Cleaning & PPE supplies from Orion Trade Supplies?
Contractors choose Orion Trade Supplies because we understand the demands of repair, maintenance and refurbishment projects. We stock the everyday Cleaning & PPE products needed to keep sites safe, organised and ready for handover, while also supplying thousands of other trade essentials from a single source.
Whether you’re working in social housing, planned maintenance, commercial property or residential refurbishment, our experienced team can help you source the right products quickly. With knowledgeable staff, trade accounts, fast delivery and convenient trade counters in Peckham and Rochester, Orion makes it easier to keep your projects on schedule and your teams productive.
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