Where carpet cleaners buy
Carpet cleaners buy chemicals from cleaning distributors and machines from equipment dealers.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Brady | Distributor | North American distributor for cleaning and facility care, foodservice and packaging supplies. | Ask at the counter |
| Uline | Distributor | Stocks over 45,000 shipping boxes, packing materials, janitorial and warehouse supplies. | Ask at the counter |
| The Home Depot | Retailer | Calls itself the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores across North America. | Pro Xtra |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items carpet cleaners buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Pre-spray and rinse agents | Every job |
| Spotting chemicals | Stains |
| Deodorizer and protector | Add-on sales |
| Furniture blocks and tabs | Protecting floors under furniture |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: portable hot water extractor; floor wand and upholstery tool; pre-spray pump sprayer; carpet rake or grooming brush; commercial vacuum; air movers; corner guards and floor runners; spot kit. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: truckmount system; low moisture machine; rotary scrubber; tile and grout tool; moisture meter.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the carpet cleaning tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Oreck).
When supplier prices change
Update your carpet cleaning price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- Imperial Brady: About, checked October 9, 2026
- Uline: About us, checked October 9, 2026
- The Home Depot: About, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.